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Home Automation

Philosophy & Setup

My approach to home automation is the same as my approach to everything else: build systems where the pieces interlock and the whole thing just runs. I prefer local-first, avoid cloud-dependent devices where possible, and try to keep the automation invisible — it should just work, not require daily tending. The stack, specific choices, and the reasoning behind them are detailed in the posts below.

Posts

January 2026

Getting Started with Home Automation

First steps, guiding philosophy, and the stack I settled on after trying most of the options.

  • intro
  • philosophy