According to a survey by Lowe’s, 70% of Americans’ main reason for wanting a smart home is to avoid getting out of bed, and Greentech Media‘s take on the report emphasizes the consumers desire for smartphone-based DIY models over monthly subscriptions. Over the summer, smart home investments totaled $800 million. iControl has partnered with Indiegogo to found the OpenHome Labs, to certify the crowdfunded startups that are taking the DIY sphere by storm. Wink has released a ZigBee wall-panel that incorporates a touchscreen, switches, speaker, microphone and motion sensors. A device like this would quickly add smart home functionality to an entire home if placed in every room, solving the issue of needing multiple products to achieve the same goal.…