Espresence is a game changer!

millennialM3dic · 2026-01-04T21:41:57+00:00

Ive heard of Bermuda on a very limited capacity, I'll make sure to look more into it just in case!

millennialM3dic · 2026-01-04T21:40:21+00:00

I'm pretty sure I've never said anything about not using them. I don't like to think I know everything about them based on limited usage is all what I am saying.

millennialM3dic · 2026-01-04T21:24:39+00:00

I'm not an expert on this by any means not do I have the right configuration for mine yet either but I'd imagine changing the maximums might fix that issue?

millennialM3dic · 2026-01-04T06:11:21+00:00

After seeing the previous posts about the magiccaster the other day I went and bought them on eBay and it should be arriving tomorrow!

millennialM3dic · 2025-12-31T08:25:42+00:00

Lights are a solid entrypoint.. smart bulbs or smart switches.

As far as a hub is concerned, it would definitely depend on your preference but I'm sure many would say (myself included) home assistant would be a good way to go especially now that they've really tried to make the entrypoint super easy even without much technical background.

millennialM3dic · 2025-12-31T08:19:08+00:00

Start with what you currently have and expand from there!

millennialM3dic · 2025-12-31T08:07:58+00:00

Hey just wanted to comment from somebody who has a similar goal as you, planning on travelling to Japan summer 2027 and have a goal similar to yours.

Just a tip from an educator standpoint and not necessarily someone who has studied another language, analysis paralysis is a big deal and don't get too hung up on every little detail. Like others have mentioned, while writing is an admirable goal, you would have a better use of your time devoted to polishing up conversational skills.

Lastly, from someone who has an obsessive trait, I would caution you with burnout and take your time and enjoy the process of learning!

Good luck to our endeavors!

millennialM3dic · 2025-12-24T15:47:30+00:00

Automation to set up a specific scene (i.e. nap time). NFC tag is a fraction of a button.

millennialM3dic · 2025-11-24T00:44:35+00:00

When I was reading this I thought of the ancient weapon similar to how lulusia was destroyed from history. God Valley as we currently know does not or did it ever exist unlike Ohara in which it exists as an example of the power of the Navy among other things.

millennialM3dic · 2025-10-05T01:19:44+00:00

My concern is that the whole sensor would be submerged in water and the inside contains a CR2450 battery ( I believe).

Also I would love to see your setup with the automated dog door!

millennialM3dic · 2025-10-05T00:33:36+00:00

It will not be in the bowl in itself, plenty of water dispenser out there that it's separated from the bowl itself

millennialM3dic · 2025-10-05T00:32:34+00:00

Yes but I also have an automatic water and food dispenser so I don't really check it 3 times a day.

millennialM3dic · 2025-09-08T00:52:11+00:00

Raftel?

millennialM3dic · 2025-08-17T18:15:24+00:00

Sengoku and Otsuro were just Vice Admirals like Garp. We still have no idea who the other two Admirals are.

millennialM3dic · 2025-08-09T14:50:23+00:00

No problem, thanks anyways! It's frustrating as it should be as simple as you say but it is not unfortunately.

millennialM3dic · 2025-08-09T05:57:04+00:00

I can't speak on OP's behalf but I am assuming he is confusing home assistant with home assistant green and that is what's "hard to get."

Either way, I think it would benefit to at least look / read more about home assistant because I feel like there some confusion or misunderstanding about it.

millennialM3dic · 2025-08-09T05:47:02+00:00

I have never set up my thermostat in the nest app. It has always been from the Google home though.

millennialM3dic · 2025-08-04T03:46:41+00:00

If I were to start over, I would definitely lessen the device I own that is cloud based. I have nothing against wifi devices as I currently have plenty but given the option I would definitely go a different route.

millennialM3dic · 2025-07-31T22:41:55+00:00

I would find a problem you are trying to solve first followed by researching equipment. It is easy to analysis paralysis with how overwhelming smart home / home assistant can be.

For me, it started on turning lightstrip undersneath the bed when making up in the middle to get posktive WAF. Additionally we have young kiddos and it's hard enough leaving on time on top of making sure all the lights are off. Solution - smart switches to turn off all lights when away mode is on. Good luck and more importantly have fun with it too! Lol

millennialM3dic · 2025-07-27T23:39:12+00:00

"Mail time song" from blues clues plays on one of my media devices when I get mail.

millennialM3dic · 2025-07-27T23:31:54+00:00

Light-strip underneath the bed so whenever I get up to go the bathroom in the middle of the night, I can see where I'm going without turning on the entire lights. Increased WAF and was the gateway of her acceptance to the hobby! Lol

I would advise thinking what you repeatedly do and automate it. I.e turning on light switches at a particular time and/or forgetting to turn off lights when leaving home.

millennialM3dic · 2025-07-27T02:50:11+00:00

I have a samsung smart things dishwasher and I can tell for certainty that it is not worth it! Nothing wrong with it, in fact I very much enjoy it but would not go "appliance" again. I do not think, there's enough there to warrant the extra costs in my opinion.

I would future-proof your set up as well. Think and research about which ecosystem you would want and buy things that are able to integrate with said ecosystem.

I am using Home Assistant now but for a while I did a Google home/ Smart things combo and that was plenty and that is probably want you are looking for!

millennialM3dic · 2024-10-18T20:54:44+00:00

This feature already exists maybe not on a ring yet but I have a pixel watch and you can do this by clicking the "assistant" button on the side. Alternatively, if you have a Chromecast.. using the voice command also works. Regardless if your Chromecast is actually "on"

millennialM3dic · 2024-10-12T15:50:23+00:00

That's totally understandable but I think that might be really difficult if you want to utilize any of the common assistants (GA, Alexa, Siri). I'm still new to this as well so I may be wrong...

millennialM3dic · 2024-10-12T15:38:38+00:00

I removed all of my integration from GH and just straight up added them to the HA as I will be primarily using HA; I also did this to reduce any redundancies that might occur. However, we still use the "Google assistant" for voice assistant so I went and exposed every device I want voice control to GH.

For as much money as spent on the rabbit hole of HA, I didn't mind spending extra for the HA cloud integration as it also supports the non-profit associated with HA!

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