[M_Six]

Some of this automation stuff is simple, but useful. I have a door sensor on the back door and a smart switch for the outside light, so I set an automation to turn on the outside light when the door is open after sunset. Light stays on for 15 minutes and then shuts off. Dirt simple, but cool nonetheless. I was telling a friend the other day that even though the home automation thing isn't a "must have," it's fun to do, at least for me. The thing that has always drawn me to IT stuff is building out systems, networks, and websites. Once the system or whatever is built, I can easily lose interest. It's the building something from nothing part that hooks me.