An Australian team is building the foundations of the smart home of the future, with an alliance of the world's most powerful technology companies appointing local software developer Two Bulls to expand the AllJoyn internet of things framework.

Originally developed by Qualcomm, the open source AllJoyn framework allows smart devices to discover each other and work together regardless of manufacturer. The AllJoyn framework is now overseen by the AllSeen Alliance — formed in 2013 and backed by dozens of technology heavyweights including Microsoft, Cisco, Sony, Sharp and LG.

The smart house of the future will have its foundations built here in Australia. Credit:iStock

AllJoyn is already built into Microsoft's Windows 10 along with a wide range of devices including LG webOS smart televisions, LifX smart light bulbs and Icontrol Networks' Piper smart home security system.

As the internet of things (IoT) finds its feet, AllJoyn aims to be the glue that holds the smart home together, says Two Bulls chief operating officer Evan Davey.