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.

Warning: Working with electricity can result in injury, property damage, or even death if it is not done properly. Please keep this in mind while assisting others. If you are not sure about what you are doing, hire a licensed professional.

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submitted 11 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Hey y’all, first time home buyer. I’ve always been a sucker for efficiency and automation, and will be closing on my first home in January. Wanted to see what everyone recommends as a starter set for home automation. Would certainly want something with the ring/lights/heat, but am inexperienced and wanted to see everyone’s thoughts are to start with.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago

Depends on your tolerance for tinkering. If you love to tinker, Homesassistant is by far the most versatile. And can be totally local. On the other hand, if you do not want to tinker, Apple Homekit can also be (Mostly) local, and is much easier to set up. Google is not something I would trust. They have a history of shady behavior. Amazon less so, but when the internet is down, so is your house!