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I do not want a centralized, home assistant that controls and monitors everything unless it is open source software hosted on my own computers that stores data

I do not want a centralized, home assistant that controls and monitors everything unless it is open source software hosted on my own computers that stores data on my own servers, without sending to 3rd parties.

adyus 9y ago
So, https://home-assistant.io https://home-assistant.io then?
bgun 9y ago
Are you working on making this a reality? Or do you know of people who are, that you can share with us? Because complaining about, or refusing to buy, Amazon's or Google's offering, is not furthering your desired outcome. The only way to beat them is to actually make what you describe more useful and user-friendly than what they are offering.
- TaylorAlexander 9y ago
  If parent’s desired outcome is to not own a closed source centralized home monitoring system, refusing to buy Amazon or Google’s offering is in fact ensuring their desires are satisfied. If parent said they really wanted a home assistant, but felt a conflicted due to their desire for it to be open source, they’d have an issue. Personally I just don’t adopt this tech. I used to be an early adopter but I don’t really need more efficient ways to buy Amazon stuff and the Spotify app already makes a great music remote for my home stereo.
  - SubiculumCode 9y ago
    Indeed, I have very little desire for the tech anyway...but if I were to go that way, I'd want to own the data. I'm curious about what recording everything in my home, and then seeking legal protections on it as my intellectual property (e.g. copyright) could benefit me. Could I sue spying apps as copyright infringement?
- SubiculumCode 9y ago
  I have not the time, skill, or desire to make this software. I am a scientist, busy doing science. However, voicing my desire for such IS useful, because if enough people voice it, then someone might decide there is a market for it, and build it. How such a venture could make money, I have no idea. Systems set up and installation, I suppose.
api 9y ago
"Amazon is winning the battle for the home audio surveillance system."

adyus 9y ago

So, https://home-assistant.io https://home-assistant.io then?

bgun 9y ago

Are you working on making this a reality? Or do you know of people who are, that you can share with us? Because complaining about, or refusing to buy, Amazon's or Google's offering, is not furthering your desired outcome. The only way to beat them is to actually make what you describe more useful and user-friendly than what they are offering.

TaylorAlexander 9y ago
If parent’s desired outcome is to not own a closed source centralized home monitoring system, refusing to buy Amazon or Google’s offering is in fact ensuring their desires are satisfied. If parent said they really wanted a home assistant, but felt a conflicted due to their desire for it to be open source, they’d have an issue. Personally I just don’t adopt this tech. I used to be an early adopter but I don’t really need more efficient ways to buy Amazon stuff and the Spotify app already makes a great music remote for my home stereo.
- SubiculumCode 9y ago
  Indeed, I have very little desire for the tech anyway...but if I were to go that way, I'd want to own the data. I'm curious about what recording everything in my home, and then seeking legal protections on it as my intellectual property (e.g. copyright) could benefit me. Could I sue spying apps as copyright infringement?
SubiculumCode 9y ago
I have not the time, skill, or desire to make this software. I am a scientist, busy doing science. However, voicing my desire for such IS useful, because if enough people voice it, then someone might decide there is a market for it, and build it. How such a venture could make money, I have no idea. Systems set up and installation, I suppose.

api 9y ago

"Amazon is winning the battle for the home audio surveillance system."