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tech never works for long (lemmy.blahaj.zone)
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[–] howrar@lemmy.ca 4 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I'll add that things should also fail gracefully. If something breaks, they should all revert back to working like the dumb equivalent. Dumb switches, dumb thermostat, etc.

[–] Lemmee@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

For sure. That one is a bit harder to get right, but is good to keep testing and striving for.

[–] blargh513@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 days ago

My home assistant is set up that way. If I turn it all off, the house is a little less awesome, but everythiing works fine. You just have to turn on/off lights and open/close doors yourself now. you'll have to diddle with the thermostat and ceiling fans more too.