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1. triyam+f5[view] [source] 2023-09-26 23:54:13
>>pictur+(OP)
Can someone explain to me what this ecosystem is and the appeal of it?

I have nothing automated in my life, that I know of? I don't have a garage; the door to the house has a key; the lights I turn on with a switch; no Alexa, don't use Siri... I am not exactly opposed to automation, but I am hesitant to share even more demographic data to cloud services.

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2. Rebelg+XA[view] [source] 2023-09-27 03:18:48
>>triyam+f5
Some things I do, all running locally with Home Assistant so minimal cloud shenanigans:

* Turn the light red in my laundry room when a load is done

* Turn all my lights off when I set my alarm at night

* Slowly turn light on before my alarm goes off in the morning

* Turn off lights when I leave the house, then turn on the one by my front door if I get home after dark

None of these are life changing, but they're all marginally useful. And for me, half the fun is the sense of accomplishment getting these automations to work

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