Rohan is Packing Up his Smart Home and Starting Over
Summary
The host discusses moving to a new home, detailing how he handled his smart home setup for the sale. He left behind Lutron switches and a doorbell but removed sensors and servers, noting challenges with smart locks during viewings. He plans to start fresh with Home Assistant in the new house, potentially migrating from his Yellow device to a more powerful mini PC. The episode also covers his strategy for setting up the new network and automating a swimming pool.
Topics discussed
Intro, sponsors, and Phil's move announcement
Details on the new house and recording setup
Lutron switches and smart home hardware decisions
What stays vs. goes: Doorbells, sensors, and rentals
Open house challenges with smart locks and automations
Disabling automations and the smart sprinkler system
Staging tips, decluttering, and packing tech gear
Shutting down Home Assistant and moving server gear
Handing over Ring doorbell and Lutron accounts
New house search criteria and CleanMyMac sponsor
Priorities for the new home: Pool and irrigation
Network strategy: Ethernet drops and Wi-Fi access points
Resetting Home Assistant and Yellow hardware plans
Adopting new HA features: UI automations and dashboards
Automating septic tanks and natural gas generators
Using AI to organize home inspection reports
Outro and future recording studio plans
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