The maximum bandwidth for LoRa is 27 kbps. That is shared with everyone in 5mi range. Home automation doesn't use much bandwidth but enough users will saturate

The maximum bandwidth for LoRa is 27 kbps. That is shared with everyone in 5mi range. Home automation doesn't use much bandwidth but enough users will saturate the channel. LoRa is perfect for sensor networks that it was designed for, and good for mesh messaging as long as it stays niche.