Seven years ago, I started digging into the home automation rabbit hole. Unlike many, I didn’t want to start with just a single smart plug. I already knew smart homes could be much more than turning lights on with your voice or impressing guests for about thirty seconds. For full disclosure, I don’t even talk to my house. Even in 2026, talking to devices still feels weird to me. Especially, when it’s not faster than a physical interaction. I wanted something robust, reliable, highly customizable, and adaptive. More importantly, I wanted a system that wouldn’t leak my data and personal habits to the rest of the world. After considering the open-source options available at the time, I decided to give Home Assistant a try.
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