Hacker News with Generative AI: Smart Homes

Confessions about my smart home (frenck.dev)
People on the internet sometimes seem to have an idea of what my connected smart home looks like. And honestly? They're all wrong. 😄 Which is odd, considering I've shared my setup on multiple occasions–through multiple live streams, podcasts, and blog posts. Very recently, I came across a Reddit comment that stuck with me:

Smart Homes, Personal Experiences, Internet Culture

80 points by pabs3 6 days ago | 58 comments

I let lasers power my smart home – and I don't want to go back (theverge.com)
One morning last month, I walked into my kitchen to get a glass of water, but my smart faucet was out of battery. I went to sit down in my front room, and the shade was still shut — it was out of battery. I walked down the hall and found a beached robot vacuum — out of battery. I headed outside to feed the chickens, unlocking the back door on the way out.

Smart Homes, Technology, Gadgets, Renewable Energy

26 points by FrankChalmers 6 days ago | 18 comments

Dumb Home (dbushell.com)
My “smart home” has gotten progressively dumber.

Smart Homes, Technology, Humor

5 points by tatersolid 246 days ago | 4 comments

I upgraded my water heater and discovered how bad smart home security can be (arstechnica.com)

Smart Homes, Security, Home Improvement, Technology

28 points by rntn 371 days ago | 28 comments

Home Assistant has a new foundation and a goal to become a consumer brand (arstechnica.com)