Data is changing our lives but what about our homes?

Services like Netflix and YouTube personalise our entertainment, and devices like Alexa control our home with voice command. But do you ever think about how much data they know about you and your loved ones?

Do you wonder where personal information is stored, how safe it is, or how household devices interact with each other, and you? And, in the future, how much will your living room know about you?

We invite individuals, couples, families, and groups of friends to explore these questions at V&A's digital weekend as part of the London Design Festival.

The Living Room of the Future is a short interactive cinematic experience after which, you’ll have a chance to share your thoughts.

Suitable for all ages, but under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

This is a Research project delivered through the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) project Objects of Immersion. The work is a collaboration between FACT, BBC R&D, Lancaster University, University of Nottingham, and University of York. Additional support is provided by the British Council and the EPSRC research Project PETRAS, The Cybersecurity Research Hub for the Internet of Things.

Tickets

Each ticket is for a slot to experience the living room with others. We will contact you closer to the time with the exact time for your experience, within the slot you pick.

Tickets are free.

There will be tickets on the door but book now to avoid disappointment.

FAQs

Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?

Suitable for all ages, but under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event?

The nearest underground station is South Kensington and highly recommended

There is cycle bays dotted around the area for cyclists.

Car parking is not recommeded you can read about parking options here.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

Printed or a digital copy is fine

Is it ok if the name on my ticket or registration doesn't match the person who attends?

This is fine and you can bring a friend or two.