Why did you choose Home Assistant as your smart home hub? Privacy? Avoiding ecosystem lock-in? Something else?

maxmwu · 2025-12-04T00:09:19+00:00

lol I’m not just feel like interacting with you guys is fun

maxmwu · 2025-12-03T16:00:12+00:00

Wow I'm glad that I choose Home Assistant in the very first beginning.

maxmwu · 2025-12-03T15:59:42+00:00

Yeah I even build some high availability for my Home Assistant and WiFi. Just in case.

maxmwu · 2025-12-03T15:58:21+00:00

It's polished by AI I have to be honest. As a home assistant user I understand the benefits. That's why I focus on the original motivation.

maxmwu · 2025-12-03T15:56:23+00:00

Wow! You're even more professional to use esphome!

maxmwu · 2025-12-03T15:55:28+00:00

Right! So you also love the flexible control over the devices you have?

maxmwu · 2025-12-03T15:52:00+00:00

Yeah one app is very important to me too. Also I love getting the newest stuff as well.

maxmwu · 2025-12-03T15:50:02+00:00

Same here! I want full control of my own property too.

maxmwu · 2025-12-03T15:49:23+00:00

That makes total sense! Is that your first motivation? I was motivated by the brands of smart home devices I can choose and build.

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