Why does a dishwasher need to connect to a remote server to use its full functionality? Why does my coffee maker need me to start it using an app? At that point it isn’t a feature, it’s a dependency that the company behind will eventually shut down one way or another.
Frankly you shouldn’t stop with just IoT devices. My sister wouldn’t listen to the HA so she’s not allowed over. It was a bit of a fight in the family but the dog listens so it got to stay and I think that’s totally reasonable.
I have an automation for controlling bathroom vent fans using a humidity sensor in the bathroom and a reference one outside it if you’re interested.
It also has logic to not turn off the fan if it has a Bluetooth speaker that’s playing music (currently using the “Music Active” companion app sensor, Bluetooth MAC was flakey).
And logic to turn it off if the AC is running and music isn’t playing.
All jokes aside, IoT devices suck.
Why does a dishwasher need to connect to a remote server to use its full functionality? Why does my coffee maker need me to start it using an app? At that point it isn’t a feature, it’s a dependency that the company behind will eventually shut down one way or another.
Nothing IoT is allowed in my house if it can’t be fully managed locally with Home Assistant.
Frankly you shouldn’t stop with just IoT devices. My sister wouldn’t listen to the HA so she’s not allowed over. It was a bit of a fight in the family but the dog listens so it got to stay and I think that’s totally reasonable.
Damn, which integration did you use for the dog?
Ii use esphome to flash the firmware on his shockcollar. Now when he barks the shock collar on my sister goes off and she gets him a treat.
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The collar does have BLE but I thought that would be a violation of my sisters privacy and I don’t want her to feel unwelcome.
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HA?
Home Assistant
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I need to get my 3D printer working so I can actually print a housing for my smart thermostat.
All you really need is a temperature sensor and a 4x relay board.
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I have an automation for controlling bathroom vent fans using a humidity sensor in the bathroom and a reference one outside it if you’re interested.
It also has logic to not turn off the fan if it has a Bluetooth speaker that’s playing music (currently using the “Music Active” companion app sensor, Bluetooth MAC was flakey).
And logic to turn it off if the AC is running and music isn’t playing.
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Yeah, getting my wife on board has been the hardest part of things.
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