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Home Automation

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Home automation is the residential extension of building automation.

It is automation of the home, housework or household activity.

Home automation may include centralized control of lighting, HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning), appliances, security locks of gates and doors and other systems, to provide improved convenience, comfort, energy efficiency and security.

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Hi,

Having lost it with my glitchy Mill stupid heaters, I was scrolling through this subreddit for inspiration and noticed a) there is a lot to learn and b) this looks like something I would like to do a course on!

So, can anyone recommend a good course for me? I have an MSc, so score highly on numeracy and logic. I am reasonably tech savvy as an end user but want to get more into the design side - I think there is a lot of untapped potential in HA! I have intermediate python skills at best and close to no experience with IoT or home automation. I would want to learn about the types of hardware and software available and how to customise them. I'd especially enjoy a course including a hands on hardware project.

Possible goals for me would be to use smart sockets and thermostats to make my own smart heating controller, or to control smart lighting based on ambient light...

TIA for any thoughts or recommendations!

Edit: included question on hands on project

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[–] kigmatzomat@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Read the wiki. Its full of terms and info you can use as jump off points.

https://www.reddit.com/r/HomeAutomation/wiki/index/