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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What smart stuff are you hoping to snag as a holiday present this year? (alien.top)

submitted 11 months ago by Substantial__Unit@alien.top to c/homeautomation@selfhosted.forum

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My family is pretty decent on getting big and small gifts but this year I'm out of ideas. I generally don't spend a lot.of money throughout the year on pricey stuff so I save it for Xmas.

I don't know what I need for HA stuff but hoping some of you have ideas.

Btw, will this sub have another Black Friday deals thread?

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[–] tosstoss42toss@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

I want the random number locks... I'd prefer them to be barely smart enough. The WiFi bits scare me.

[–] Brilliant_Soup2417@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Barely afford anything smart. Maybe Broccoli 🥦.. yea how about that! Nutritious and affordable.

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

Even broccoli is getting expensive these days. :)

[–] BoostedCoyote20@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Just an FP2, I’m good on all other things.

[–] Aggressive-Floor6542@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Unless your 5 you shouldn't hope to snag anything from anyone and if you are 5 Santa isn't real 🎄🎅🦌

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

Here's an idea:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1957275162/smartremote-a-customizable-remote-control