News for hackers. Stuff that matters.

A comment on Show HN: Wovyn, physical world sensors for developers. Parent comment

Re:Show HN: Wovyn, physical world sensors for developers by huhtenberg on Friday May 11, 2012 @02:12AM (#3957949)
> Getting an SMS if one of my doors opened during the day might be nice.

And what will you do in response? :)

> that's DOA

I don't know what DOA is, but replacing a light switch is the same whether it comes from the Home Depot or from a home automation start-up.

[ Parent | on HN ]
Re:Show HN: Wovyn, physical world sensors for developers by webwright on Friday May 11, 2012 @02:49PM (#3960684)
If I got an SMS that my front door was opened in the middle of the day, I'd call my wife to see if she went home early. If she didn't, I'd call my neighbors and/or the cops.

My point on light switches is that (unlike outlets, which could just have a pass-through unit) they require someone actually un-attach and re-attach wires, which many/most home owners aren't super comfortable with. Even if they are, it's a meaningful time investment in comparison.

[ Parent | on HN ]
Re:Show HN: Wovyn, physical world sensors for developers by KwanEsq on Friday May 11, 2012 @02:38AM (#3958025)
DOA is short for "dead on arrival".
[ Parent | on HN ]