durendal
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Anybody here into home automation? Care to share how you started?
I've been intrigued about home automation and voice command for a long time, so early this year, I thought I'd start by getting an Amazon Echo 4. I started with only the Echo 4 and a smart plug, which just turned on the fan. I added a few switches, and then some lights, then followed by IR sensors and thermostats. The way I setup my home automation is that I'm utilizing the Smartlife/Tuya app, and connected to my Echo 4 as a skill. Even my front door lock is connected. My CCTV is currently connected to my NAS, so I have no plans of integrating it into my home automation. Most of my devices are also a combination of Zigbee and Wifi. So if my internet is down, voice command also goes out the window. So far I'm happy with my setup but still thinking if I should go further by switching to Smart Things, which will allow me to do my automation offline and without the need for cloud. But I'm currently dependent on voice command, and it's something I'm not sure if this is available in local automation.
So, how does your setup look like? Maybe I could learn a thing or two.
I've been intrigued about home automation and voice command for a long time, so early this year, I thought I'd start by getting an Amazon Echo 4. I started with only the Echo 4 and a smart plug, which just turned on the fan. I added a few switches, and then some lights, then followed by IR sensors and thermostats. The way I setup my home automation is that I'm utilizing the Smartlife/Tuya app, and connected to my Echo 4 as a skill. Even my front door lock is connected. My CCTV is currently connected to my NAS, so I have no plans of integrating it into my home automation. Most of my devices are also a combination of Zigbee and Wifi. So if my internet is down, voice command also goes out the window. So far I'm happy with my setup but still thinking if I should go further by switching to Smart Things, which will allow me to do my automation offline and without the need for cloud. But I'm currently dependent on voice command, and it's something I'm not sure if this is available in local automation.
So, how does your setup look like? Maybe I could learn a thing or two.