Join us as we talk with Scott, a licensed Electrician with a deep IT background who's been bouncing between code and conduit for years. Discover how this empty-nester crafts ingenious automations, from power monitoring with custom solutions to integrating nine pinball machinesWatch the full episode on YouTubehttps://hasspodcast.io/ha198Chapters00:00:00 Introduction00:00:53 Guest Introduction: Scott the Sparky00:01:08 Scott's Home Automation Journey00:04:25 Challenges with DIY and PLCs00:07:35 Home Automation Concerns and Sustainability00:22:35 Scott's Water Management and Fire Protection Plans00:29:48 Introduction to LoRa and Challenges00:30:42 Powering Devices & Solar Solutions00:31:26 Communication Projects: MeshTastic00:31:41 Bushfire Resilience and Backup Solutions00:32:16 Exploring LoRa Applications00:32:41 Solar Solutions for ESP3200:35:15 Z-Wave and Zigbee Discussion00:37:16 Advantages of Z-Wave Over ZigBee00:45:43 Power Monitoring Solutions00:46:43 Smart Home Automation with Shelly00:48:14 Challenges with Exporting Solar00:53:30 Animal Automation & Security00:57:44 Introduction to AI in Home Automation00:58:07 Automating Fox Detection00:59:37 The Role of Cameras and Reolink Integration01:01:09 Exploring Advanced Automation Scenarios01:07:32 AI in Home Automation: Prospects and Concerns01:11:35 Challenges and Opportunities in AI and Automation01:15:17 Simplifying Home Automation for Life01:18:47 Community and Innovation in Home Automation01:20:17 Fun with Pinball Machines and AutomationSupport the PodcastGet early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon.Support Rohan and Phil on PatreonThis episode was made possible thanks to our sponsorsHome Assistant Cloud by Nabu CasaEasily connect to Google and Amazon voice assistants for a small monthly fee that also supports the Home Assistant project. Configuration is via the User Interface so no fiddling with router settings, dynamic DNS, or YAML.ZoozIf you're looking to upgrade your smart home - you can’t go past Zooz! Zooz offers a range of affordable and innovative devices, including water leak sensors, water valve controllers, smart plugs and scene controllers.So for the best prices on all Zooz products, head over to thesmartesthouse.comHostsPhil HawthorneWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @philhawthorneBluesky: @philhawthorne.comBuy Phil a CoffeeRohan KaramandiWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @rohank9Buy Rohan a CoffeeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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