What do you guys think of the idea of smart homes? I could make a basic setup using https://home-assistant.io to control my home temperature and lighting; the tools for doing this are everywhere nowadays and implementation doesn’t seem too horrific anymore.

But setting aside what I “can” do, is this something that I “should” do? How can a person implement this without connecting any devices to the internet?

  • MadCybertist@kbin.social
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    1 year ago

    Or you may simply not really have a need. That’s totally fine.

    I’m disabled, so being able to do lights and thermostats and appliances with my iPad or phone is great for me. Having things turn on or off based on motion detection or sunset/rise really helps. I can unlock my door or open my garage for guests without having to get up.

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      1 year ago

      I helped set a friend up with my old smart lights when I upgraded to WLED ones and they have found it absolutely incredible for their lighting sensitivities/sensory issues!

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        1 year ago

        Smart bulbs are so helpful for sensory issues related to light. You can turn the light down and change it to a less stimulating color. Wonderful for the migraine prone.

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      1 year ago

      Now if only I could somehow let my dogs in and out without getting up… (fellow disabled person)