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by racl101 811 days ago
> I think the issue is that smart home devices didn't do anything I couldn't already do, but a physical switch is faster than arguing with the computer.

Exactly this.

I've had so many "aw fuck it I'll do it myself" moments with tech.

I no longer use any smart home devices. It was a passing fad as far as my experience goes.

Seemed cool, didn't really change my life.