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As someone who is a bit of a luddite when it comes to smart home features, there are 2 things that really stand out to me that i would like. 1. Open/Close sens
by seanalltogether 11mo ago
As someone who is a bit of a luddite when it comes to smart home features, there are 2 things that really stand out to me that i would like.
1. Open/Close sensors, I would like to put sensors on my shed door and side gates that can tell me if they are open or closed. I will occassionally leave these open, or the kids may leave them open and would prefer they be closed each night. It's impossible for me to tell if they are closed at the moment without stepping outside.
2. Smart plugs. Being able to remotely operate / schedule plugs to shut off or on seems pretty nice. Outdoor lights being one usecase. Kids media area is another.
- thedougd 11mo agoI use YoLink products for #1. LoRA radio based with 1/4 mile range and low power consumption. I have one on my shed door. Frequently on sale at Amazon.
- magixx 11mo agoOpen/Close sensors + lights (and optionally luminance sensor) is what I find to be useful. When I open my home door the light turns on automatically if it's dark enough.
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- teamonkey 11mo agoIt seems like you have a strong enough use case to justify it! I started with similar needs and thought it would be frivolous, but now I find it genuinely useful and can’t believe I waited so long.