• Buelldozer@lemmy.today
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        21 hours ago

        That’s the answer commonly given but I don’t understand how automation can handle the ad hoc nature of life. Here’s some examples, maybe you could explain how this works for you?

        • Watching TV and I’d like the lights dimmed or turned off.
        • Finished putting laundry away and laid down to go to bed.
        • Someone left the kitchen and the light is still on. I want it turned off without having to get up from the couch and I don’t want to wait for the motion timer to expire.
        • Someone is coming over, say Pizza delivery, and I want the exterior lights to go back to full bright before they arrive.
    • guy_threepwood@lemmy.world
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      2 days ago

      I can’t stand voice assistants. I have ZigBee switches all over the house for lights, or I control things directly from my phone. Works really well for me!