Smart home appliances have been argued to have a transformative impact on our daily lives in the future. Through the technology Internet of Things, smart home appliances are able to collect data from our surroundings and offer customs services. They have the possibility to automate daily tasks and contribute to energy saving, security, and more. Though smart home appliances can offer several benefits, concerns exist about data collection and research gaps as previous research has mainly been applied from a technical standpoint and less on a societal one. Research on different target groups and contexts is needed as it is important when creating digital services. One of these target groups that needs further research is students and their perspective on smart home appliances. As such, this study has focused on students' expectations of smart home appliances in future student housing, thereby shifting focus from a technical perspective to a societal one by using group- and follow-up interviews. The outcome contributes to an increased understanding of students’ aspects and expectations when creating smart home appliances in student homes. These insights can assist developers, researchers and designers in creating future smart home services, custom for students.