A consistent platform is the most obvious benefit.
Could it also be a fairly static non vendor customized and hence upgradable OS also? Most Smart TVs are never updated after all
Could it also be a fairly static non vendor customized and hence upgradable OS also? Most Smart TVs are never updated after all
Along with the usual problems of "smart" (spyware) devices, the non-updatability of IoT devices is a time bomb.
We already have a problem with firmware based on very-old Linux kernels; shipping devices with known kernel exploits should be automatic liability for any damage the device does. It's willful negligence.
As Dan Geer says[1], embedded devices need to either be updated or have a limited lifespan. We cannot allow a situation where common consumer IoT devices are both immortal and unfixable.
Consistent platform could be a decent benefit for the markets where Firefox OS makes sense though.