Smart home automation - tip, tricks, advice?

Merry
2023-09-28T20:49:15Z

Next week, I will be closing on my first ever home (hello Michigan tilderinos!). One of the projects I want to tackle and work on after I move in is setting up a smart home ecosystem that is sustainable long-term. I saw the open-source Home Assistant but I think I need to do more research on it and find compatible products. For now, my wishlist of projects are:

Controllable lighting from my phone or computer

Carbon Monoxide/Natural Gas detection

Water leak and usage monitoring

Thermostat

Are there any other use cases that you use home automation for? If you use Home Assistant (or used it in the past), what are some things I should consider? Any products that you bought in the past and regret now?

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