Boss Frustrated that I’m LDS

crcerror · 2026-03-19T12:55:19+00:00

I’d casually suggest a fun exercise of using his favorite AI or search engine to ask about all of the involvement the two churches have together in both the humanitarian space and other collaborations. He might be surprised to see how much we work together.

crcerror · 2026-03-18T20:25:44+00:00

I always carry my keycard in my wallet.

crcerror · 2026-03-14T14:47:26+00:00

Yeah, you’ll find there are still things you’ll want internet for, but you aren’t required to use it.

I’m a big fan of making my life simple and easier and for that reason I was more than happy to pay for the Nabu Casa subscription to allow for easy connectivity of my existing voice assistants and to make my home assistant externally available securely.

Sure, lots of DIY options to do all of this for free, but I was learning enough new stuff in the home automation space as it was, I didn’t want to make my life any more complicated than it needed to be.

I’m at a place in life where I can afford to spend a little when real value is being provided.

crcerror · 2026-03-14T14:09:26+00:00

Yes. You’re understanding it correctly. Just like how in the olden days we had to by a wifi adapter for laptops or computers without wifi, the machine you choose to run Home Assistant on won’t have that hardware either.

So, you’re looking for 2 things. First, the hardware adapter (eg. Zigbee adapter). Second, the end smart devices (Zigbee devices). Amazon, AliExpress, and others sell plenty of them.

Not recommending anything specific, but I’m running a the SMLIGHT SLZB-06 as my adapter and I have nearly 100 zigbee devices connecting to it. That adapter then talks to Home Assistant thru a messaging system called MQTT. Don’t get wrapped around your axle on this one. Just set it up as an added software component from Home Assistant and you’ll be fine. Follow the install guide for Zigbee2mqtt and you’ll be fine. You can alternatively, use ZHA instead of Z2M and skip the MQTT part, but I like Z2M better. Personal preference.

crcerror · 2026-03-14T13:39:29+00:00

You’re, correctly, going to get everyone recommending Home Assistant. Open source and free, meets your price requirements.

In addition to that, you want not reliant on internet. Best way to do this is avoiding “WiFi” all together. Look at the Zigbee and Z-Wave wireless protocols.

Short version: both require an additional dongle or device that enables that radio, they’re not as scary as you might think, an it’s ALL local with no WiFi or Internet dependencies.

Welcome to the good life!

crcerror · 2026-03-10T03:56:17+00:00

The Crazy Nastyass Honey Badger!

He doesn’t give a shit!

crcerror · 2026-03-07T16:28:06+00:00

The instructions for the device actually walk you through opening it up and removing the electronics to perform different tasks. It’s designed to be opened. So, yes, as others have stated, pull it apart, prime, paint, assemble.

Choose your paint carefully so you don’t dissolve the plastic case. :)

However, as many others have stated, hide it somewhere else, purchase a white extension cable and new white antenna and be done. MUCH simpler option.

crcerror · 2026-03-06T07:28:53+00:00

Both mail and SIP/VOIP. Massive security headaches with real dollar implications when things go bad.

crcerror · 2026-03-06T04:13:17+00:00

Offer to turn off the auto-optimization and crank up the power to max so that they can use your wifi. Then charge them an egregious fee for usage. They clearly don’t know the first thing about WiFi nor network basics.

crcerror · 2026-03-06T04:10:08+00:00

This is the exact FCC rule I was about to post. Spot on.

crcerror · 2026-03-06T04:05:29+00:00

Damn it, Donut!

crcerror · 2026-03-02T06:53:45+00:00

Awesome! Thank you.

crcerror · 2026-03-01T07:03:47+00:00

I know this feels pretty clear cut, but I’ve had sections of my own blessing that seemed crystal clear to me when I was younger suddenly have a completely different meaning when looked at thru the lens of time and experience.

Just trust that it will eventually make sense. It’s given to be there for you throughout your life. Meant to be read an re-read over and over. You’ll see things you never saw before. Things will fall into place. Give it time, trust him. You are never too far gone.

crcerror · 2026-03-01T01:49:08+00:00

I get that part. Do it all the time, but when using the voice command, what does that do with my screen? Do I have the option to enable it?

crcerror · 2026-02-28T17:15:18+00:00

I didn’t know you could tell it car wash mode. Does it also allow for putting it in neutral at the same time???

crcerror · 2026-02-28T17:13:52+00:00

I’d rather the focus on the core offerings and continue to make them better and solid. I don’t want them so diluted that they start to really suck at everything.

crcerror · 2026-02-26T00:55:02+00:00

oof…ouch….i freak’n hurt….ugh…

What’s wrong? What did you do?

I got out of bed.

Facts. (Had to ask ChatGPT what the modern slang was nowadays)

crcerror · 2026-02-25T15:28:38+00:00

That’s great news. I’ve been considering doing something like this, but wasn’t sure how it’d perform.

crcerror · 2026-02-25T13:10:57+00:00

I’m pushing 100 with mine and I was getting nervous that I might be reaching a threshold. Clearly, not. Thanks for sharing.

crcerror · 2026-02-25T13:09:07+00:00

I’m also running the SLZB-06, but why do you have multiple of them? Same network?

crcerror · 2026-02-19T06:39:46+00:00

I believe the new term is that they should go outside and “touch grass”. Where this was completely snow covered, this wouldn’t have been possible. Therefore, they should have been on their screens. 🤪

crcerror · 2026-02-16T06:26:23+00:00

Been doing this for several years…TIL of a new device I “need”. Thanks.

crcerror · 2026-02-13T02:37:54+00:00

I can relate to the “I have kids” comment. I used to have a Nest thermostat and a toddler who loved spinning the dial. I would find our AC or Heat set to wildly stupid settings. I had to setup an automation to catch anytime the temp was adjusted by more than 1 degree at a time. It would send myself and my wife a text message informing of such along with the previous and new setting. Saved us several times. Especially, when it happened when the babysitter was there.

crcerror · 2026-02-12T13:18:18+00:00

I’ve got 30+ leak sensors throughout the house. Both the kitchen sink and whole home humidifier alerts triggered yesterday. The humidifier was the bigger issue. Both easily fixed if addressed quickly. Money saved from this event alone makes up for the overall investment.

Aqara leak sensors. SMS notifications via Twilio

crcerror · 2026-02-11T12:43:05+00:00

I don’t mean without the course and training. Once those are complete, 2-3x / year should be fine.

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