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Open Mower Learns Your Route
- Alex described the Open Mower project for building a smart GPS robotic mower using Raspberry Pi and Arduino.
- It learns your mowing route by manually walking the mower first, then repeats the pattern autonomously.
Cloud Smart Devices Risk E-Waste
- The sudden shutdown of the Insteon smart home servers left users' devices useless without warning.
- Cloud-dependent smart devices risk becoming expensive e-waste with no fallback when companies close.
Avoid Cloud Dependency in Smart Homes
- Use Home Assistant and open firmware devices to avoid cloud dependency and maintain control.
- Opt for local control smart home solutions to prevent device obsolescence.