I installed a UPS for my smart home and Home Assistant still couldn't save my automations
Sometimes your smart home isn't very smart at all
In 2026, writer found themselves asking "what if" about automation, leading to a newfound appreciation for the technology. With Home Assistant, they began automating their life, starting with just opening the garage door remotely. This led to 99 automations that changed their daily life, including gates, heating, dishwasher, washing machine, car, air quality, leak and smoke detectors, batteries, and more.
These automations not only made life easier but also performed maintenance tasks they would have otherwise forgotten. The writer realized that the appliances learned to communicate with each other, performing tasks and alerting them when needed, without requiring any input from them.
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