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All this smarthome stuff like an enormous amount of work. What are any actual concrete benefits over doing things the dumb way? I can't think of anything signi
by everyone 5y ago
All this smarthome stuff like an enormous amount of work. What are any actual concrete benefits over doing things the dumb way?
I can't think of anything significant, certainly nothing to justify the cost (not just money, also time, embodied energy etc).
Though I have 0 experience with this stuff, so I am asking a genuine question.
- nouveaux 5y agoWithout knowing your home, it's hard to say. I think the biggest benefit right now is sun rise alarm lights and circadian rhythm lights. This should have a noticeable benefit for everyone. The hardest part is figuring out what to do with your physical light switches. At the end of the day though, the ones that benefit the most from home automation are enthusiasts who enjoy tinkering. If that's not you, get some hue lights and light switches, and call it a day.
- randyrand 5y ago> get some hue lights and light switches, and call it a day. Or you know, physical light switches.
- markvdb 5y agoWe use a traditional system at our first home, but at the family holiday home in the remote countryside, smart home stuff makes a lot of sense: - burglary alarm - smoke alarm - no guests? all lights off - minimal heat in winter to prevent freezing pipes - preheat home and boiler before arrival - ...