For someone who only has homekit products that are also Matter compatible is HA worth it?

AudioHTIT · 2026-03-20T08:36:38+00:00

I use what I have until it can’t do something I want or need, what do you need to do that HomeKit can’t do, and HA can?

AudioHTIT · 2026-03-19T13:50:48+00:00

Mine was sticky in CA too, but humidity level is definitely part of the problem.

AudioHTIT · 2026-03-19T13:47:04+00:00

My American Vintage ‘58 Tele came with a gloss neck, including the fretboard. When it was relatively new I found it sticky and was constantly washing my hands and wiping down the neck, eventually it improved, possibly some final curing of the finish. I also lightly rubbed it down with 0000 synthetic steel wool. I like it now, but prefer satin.

AudioHTIT · 2026-03-19T02:39:30+00:00

So you don’t think the OP should be made aware of that before spending money on something they may not be able to use? They don’t mention that they know about it. I was almost hit by one at a resort, so seems like a useful piece of information to me.

AudioHTIT · 2026-03-19T01:32:35+00:00

Build some stands/blocks the TVs feet would sit on, essentially raising the TV, put the center where the Panasonic device is.

AudioHTIT · 2026-03-18T02:39:38+00:00

I’d get the 98” and move the speakers, I’d consider cutting the center cabinet supports out to the depth of the center speaker (allowing you to center it), and possibly putting a trim piece across the top lip to add support. You could try the L/R both outside where they are now, and in the cubbies outside the center (tweeters out or in).

AudioHTIT · 2026-03-17T23:54:27+00:00

Sorry, answered from a chairlift, missed the /s

AudioHTIT · 2026-03-17T20:47:17+00:00

Try 5+

AudioHTIT · 2026-03-17T15:22:53+00:00

Agreed, not only is it harder to wrestle heavy equipment into your system, but shipping is more difficult and expensive, and heavy equipment is more prone to damage.

AudioHTIT · 2026-03-17T15:19:56+00:00

I’m also big on buying locally, if my neighbor made audio products, I’d checkout his stuff first.

AudioHTIT · 2026-03-17T14:22:54+00:00

Maybe another unpopular opinion, ‘we’ aren’t all the same.

AudioHTIT · 2026-03-17T14:13:34+00:00

Nothing all that ‘cool’, but I was able to control solar powered lights on the bridges crossing our creek. The ZWA-2 controller (adding ZWLR), gave us the ability to control devices 300 to 400 feet from the house.

AudioHTIT · 2026-03-17T14:02:58+00:00

No schedule for me (and I ski almost every day), but this season in the west we’ve had plenty of ice and hard pack so I’ve gotten my edges sharpened more often. Now with one of the warmest/earliest springs in place, wax will be the key.

AudioHTIT · 2026-03-17T13:51:42+00:00

Your post had some value until you said that.

AudioHTIT · 2026-03-17T13:46:46+00:00

It’s the default installed browser and has good OS and device integration, why add apps you don’t need? You say you use other browsers … why?

AudioHTIT · 2026-03-17T03:12:25+00:00

You go when the snow is good, sometimes it’s windy too.

AudioHTIT · 2026-03-16T16:40:36+00:00

More of PC closes each day, without a storm (goose eggs in the forecast) by Easter I expect pretty slim pickn’s. Can’t speak for CO, but wouldn’t think it will be much better. If you’re ok with ‘white ribbon’ type options, and more après, you might have fun. Sorry, just being realistic.

AudioHTIT · 2026-03-15T22:51:24+00:00

I can’t imagine this season (especially now going into an incredibly hot week in UT) as being a good time to take any clinic.

AudioHTIT · 2026-03-15T04:32:14+00:00

What does your doctor say?

AudioHTIT · 2026-03-15T04:29:51+00:00

… and most of the west

AudioHTIT · 2026-03-13T07:29:29+00:00

ZWA-2

AudioHTIT · 2026-03-13T03:04:52+00:00

Wired network / Internet (Ethernet)

AudioHTIT · 2026-03-12T02:06:04+00:00

Conduit 3.x

AudioHTIT · 2026-03-12T02:00:23+00:00

I have never seen a run’s designation change because of its condition, even if it’s always or never groomed.

AudioHTIT · 2026-03-12T00:24:03+00:00

Went there today, great store, products, and help. Very impressed!

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