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?
I’ve never seen the point, personally. Maybe this is just one of the things i’m too poor to ever understand.
In addition to it being helpful for me due to disability, I also love the convenience of being able to simply say something like, “Hey Google, play The Kids Aren’t Alright” and have my Home Assistant speakers start playing The Kids Aren’t Alright by The Offspring through my Spotify account. As a random example. I listen to music a lot more frequently because of it.
Edit to add that it’s not a need, it’s a convenience.
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.
Now if only I could somehow let my dogs in and out without getting up… (fellow disabled person)