this post was submitted on 25 Jun 2023
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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

At least in theory there is a way to reap the benefits of the connectedness without that price, if the system relies on a local computer instead of someone else's, running open source in both ends. I actually remember reading about a system like this somewhere; if I can recall its name* (as the underlying tech doesn't interest me directly, for me it's just a "meh why bother?"), I'll post about it here.

*EDIT - as another user pointed out, it was Home Assistant.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I believe you're referring to Home Assistant.

Would recommend. Having a free (as in freedom) smart home is incredibly convenient, without most of the downsides folks are worrying about here.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Yup, it was this one - thanks for finding it! I'll edit the comment to mention it.