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Music System Origins
- Alastair's Home Assistant journey began with a Raspberry Pi and a desire for whole-house audio.
- He built a multi-room music system using HiFiBerry boards and open-source software, saving money compared to Sonos.
Smart Home Time Sink
- Be cautious when entering the smart home world, as it can become a time-consuming hobby.
- Alastair emphasizes the potential for significant time investment in home automation.
Prioritize Wired Networks
- Prioritize wired connections, especially for demanding applications like multi-room audio streaming.
- Alastair suggests a wired network setup for better performance and reliability.