Home Assistant Podcast Tim’s Aussie rental automated with Zigbee and Home Assistant
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Nov 19, 2024 Tim shares his home automation journey, confronting the unique challenges of renting. He dives into integrating Zigbee technology and IKEA devices, highlighting smart lighting and programming hurdles. Discussing energy efficiency, he explores smart plugs and the shift towards electric appliances. The conversation transitions into future innovations, emphasizing AI for household management and tips for neurodivergent individuals. Tim's experiences with various setups illustrate the complexity and excitement of crafting a customized automated living space.
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Expensive Smart Home Add-on
- Tim's initial home automation setup used commercial-grade dimmers with advanced features.
- However, the smart home integration was prohibitively expensive, leading him to explore other options.
Ikea Dimmers
- Tim discovered the same dimmers used in his initial setup at an Ikea store display.
- This highlighted the dimmers' commercial nature, but their smart home add-ons remained costly.
Renting and Home Automation Challenges
- Phil recounts similar challenges with home automation while renting in Australia.
- Strict rental laws and lease agreements often prevent modifications to light fixtures and other permanent home features.