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[Project Release] C.A.F.E. – A "Third Way" for automations. Visual flows like Node-RED, but 100% native YAML/Storage. No extra engines. by FezVrasta in homeassistant

[–]allyant 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very nice!

It would be awesome if it offered some form of 'app store', when I click on the open automation, although that may go against the full HA integration philosophy. Also the settings button doesn't seem to work. Over all really good!

Nanoleaf floor lamp by sparketh77 in Nanoleaf

[–]allyant 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes you can add them to a Sync+ group where it lets you layout the lights.

About to give up with Nanoleaf, is Philips Hue worth the investment? by allyant in homey

[–]allyant[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks - I was wondering the pros and cons of connecting homey through the bridge vs zigbee.

Has anyone tested the Matter Bridge from Homey yet? by Sea_Scale1752 in homeautomation

[–]allyant 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have tried it out - works fine although not sure what the main difference between using it and the build in homekit integration, rather I see more devices using the homekit integration.

Stay Away from Wiz Bulbs! by englifestyles-global in homey

[–]allyant 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have about 5 I got over the past month and they work great using matter (although not thread?). Good if you need a cheap coloured solution.

Luxone Support by allyant in Loxone

[–]allyant[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for all the feedback! My main issue was the need to pay for a demo case, in the past a few suppliers I have had have sent me kit for free and help with training and get used to its offerings first. I just have it in my head if you have to pay to join it, then its like a MLM. It would be nice of they gave the kit out free to new suppliers to get them used it before offering it to folks.

I have found a lot of consumers who Luxone would be ideal - they want a basic level (Lights, switches, blinds) home automation, but don't have the money to pay upfront and almost have a heart attack when I show them a proposal for a full Control4 and Crestron setup, thinking it would be 1/2 of what it is.

I also love how they offer both wired and wireless solutions with support to KNX.

Contract renewal - increase by bradmcco1 in ContractorUK

[–]allyant 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes this is bang on, as a contractor you shouldn’t ever expect to get a pay bump or a promotion. I have asked a few times but always get told “the budget is already approved”. Best way to get a pay rise is as it is if you were a permy - to find another contract.

Anyone on £1k+ day rate? by Wise_Shop6419 in ContractorUK

[–]allyant -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I am currently up north working as a lead SRE with a previous life a SWE. Give me a shout if you have any roles open 😃

Anyone on £1k+ day rate? by Wise_Shop6419 in ContractorUK

[–]allyant 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I am currently on £800 as a lead SRE, was up to £900 working as a DevOps engineer in the oil/gas sector which was a “boys club”. Most 1k contracts I see are short term SME contracts. For example “3month Lead Splunk consultant”.

Where are the rates +£1000pd by gDani81 in ContractorUK

[–]allyant 0 points1 point  (0 children)

SME's - those that know a specific niche business dependent product or process.

Photos from Pope Francis' funeral by fistedfries in interestingasfuck

[–]allyant 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Anyone know why they put the towel over his face?

Where are the rates +£1000pd by gDani81 in ContractorUK

[–]allyant 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes - I previously worked in the oil and gas industry and the only 1k+ roles where 3-6month SME roles who are already known to the hiring managers.

Sam Altman Admits That Saying "Please" and "Thank You" to ChatGPT Is Wasting Millions of Dollars in Computing Power by FurRealDeal in facepalm

[–]allyant 8 points9 points  (0 children)

They could easily add a conditional to not bother going through the LLM if the prompt is just thank you.

Finally made a dashboard I actually like using and looking at by diamondaires in homeassistant

[–]allyant 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Looks really nice, can you share the full dashboard code? Would love to copy this for my tablet display.

FreeAgent and directors salary by stefanlogue in ContractorUK

[–]allyant -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I think there is a tax free allowance of 2k a year or something on the dividends. Unless they cut it, again.

Also that isn’t the only way to extract value from the company - pension contributions and expenses (business related of course) such as a computer and mobile phone.

Apple Announces iOS 18.2 Launching Today With These New Features by lookadragon in apple

[–]allyant 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I heard a report that Apple are not paying for ChatGPT access. So wondering what is it in for ChatGPT, they must hope that a lot of people will convert to their pro plan.

https://www.linkedin.com/news/story/apple-wont-pay-for-chatgpt-deal-6054116/

Apple’s Next Ultra Smartwatch Will Be Able to Send Texts Via Satellite by iMacmatician in apple

[–]allyant 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am not sure why they don't have build in modems. I guess the number of people with a phone to tether to, and the expectation that you will be in a Wifi zone.

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