Abstract: Systems and methods for transferring ownership of virtual twins of smart dwellings are provided. In an aspect, a virtual twin of a smart dwelling maintains information associated with the smart dwelling, such as dwelling information, configuration information, and user preferences. The virtual twin may assist in a sale process for the smart dwelling. The virtual twin may additionally help a buyer of the smart dwelling during move-in, as the virtual twin already has information associated with the smart dwelling compiled and smart devices are already onboarded with the virtual twin. The virtual model further assists the buyer and the seller to ensure their privacy and security are protected after the transfer of ownership. In examples, ownership of the virtual twin is transferred substantially concurrently with a transfer of ownership of the smart dwelling.

Abstract: A virtual twin of a smart dwelling is provided. In an aspect, the virtual twin maintains information about a smart dwelling and the devices associated with the smart dwelling. In examples, a user may use the virtual twin to control smart devices in the smart dwelling and change settings of the smart devices. In other examples, the virtual twin may be used to apply user preferences from the smart devices in the smart dwelling to smart devices in a temporary dwelling, such as a hotel room or a rental property. In further examples, the virtual twin may be used to assign permissions to guests to control aspects of the smart dwelling and the virtual twin. In some examples, the virtual twin may generate recommendations for a user related to the smart dwelling.