Re:Smart home devices should work without the internet
by AdrianB1 on Tuesday November 10, 2026 @11:56AM
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Software stack: if you don't want to spend too much time tinkering with the software, go for something simple like HomeAssistant with nothing else around and you will be just fine. For most people any software is more hassle than they desire, all the extreme customizations are not really needed. If you feel so special, home automation is not that special, not if you want mass adoption and convenience.
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Re:Smart home devices should work without the internet
by skittleson on Tuesday November 10, 2026 @01:35PM
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fair. the qr codes and nfc tags are for guests and family who won't install an app. they sit next to the wall switches, not instead of them. I put them inside the switch plate sometimes to make it hidden. kind of a neat approach BUT it does require access to my wifi and usually guest permissions