• 4am@lemmy.zip
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    1 month ago

    Set up a raspberry pi with HomeAssistant (or buy their premade one) and then nothing should need to connect to the internet (as long as you buy stuff that doesn’t require it).

    Smart devices don’t need “the cloud” to be smart - all of that shit is a scam.

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      1 month ago

      I’m contemplating this given the upcoming EOL for Nest thermostats. Would you have any advice on how to get started?