In this web content, the author shares their experience with Home Assistant and Raspberry Pi over the past three years. They highlight the importance of being able to use devices from different manufacturers without being limited to one ecosystem. The author mentions using Node-RED for most of their automations and continues to use the Home Assistant Cloud service. They discuss how their approach to automations has changed, focusing on making things seamless and intuitive. The author also emphasizes the importance of using devices that work locally and avoiding cloud services. They mention their reliance on Home Assistant and the need for reliability. The author talks about their transition to a Zigbee system and the challenges faced during the process. They express their enjoyment of tinkering with home automation but note that debugging can be difficult. The author concludes by reflecting on their experience and expressing their willingness to continue exploring and learning in the future.
https://eamonnsullivan.co.uk/posts-output/home-automation-three-years/2024-02-11-home-assistant-three-years-later/