How I built a fully offline smart home, and why you should too
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Tired of your smart home failing during internet outages? Me too, so I made the switch to an offline smart home. Here's how you can too.
  • xthexder@l.sw0.comEnglish
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    10 months ago

    I’ve got zero smart home stuff, and have no intention of setting it up any time soon. I just don’t see the need. I’m just glad self-hosting stuff offline is getting easier.

    • Auzy@beehaw.orgEnglish
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      10 months ago

      For schlubs like us, not really that useful.

      I only use it for turning on my ac/heating remotely using sensibo and for lights really. But I can use 2 apps for that

      But, if you have multi story house or a large house, at a minimum, you really need a quick way to turn everything off with one press when leaving as an example and to ensure everything is locked. We also do things like allow all TV’s to see the CCTV, get alerts for pool, etc

      Some home automation stuff though is pointless or a bad idea. And there are rich people who definitely do it to show off their house.

      Commercial jobs also often need it, because people can’t be expected to know how to work the remotes, and lights need occupancy, etc. Also, there are considerations for emergencies and such

      HA is basically a step above Google and Alexa, but some jobs need the stronger stuff