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Observing my street's smart home frenzy has me doubting the push for total automation
I see all these timed lights and schedules, but sometimes a simple switch is just more reliable for daily life.
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lilyw871mo ago
Remember when my smart lock died during a power outage, lol.
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brown.reese1mo ago
Yikes! That happened to me last winter during a massive storm. I ended up using the physical key override, which I ALMOST forgot I had. Now I keep a portable power bank handy JUST for emergencies like that. Seriously, testing backups regularly is a LIFESAVER. It's crazy how we rely on tech until it FAILS miserably.
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