Re:I built an offline smart home, and why you should too
by jfim on Thursday January 11, 2024 @11:40PM
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It's still pretty dumb, though. For example, it'll often misunderstand "turn all the lights off" as turn the lights off or worse, turn the lights on (even though they're already on).
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Re:I built an offline smart home, and why you should too
by stacktrust on Thursday January 11, 2024 @11:50PM
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Alexa has been most reliable when a command does not require a third-party cloud service.
For Amazon Basics WiFi smart plugs, the device type can be configured as "Light" instead of "Plug".
Echo 4 works as a Zigbee hub, avoiding dependency on a third-party cloud service.