12B4A
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Pardon the sperg out here but it's directly related to my HomePod experience:
So after f-ing around with installing homebridge from the my Mac's terminal, I was able to get the HomePod to basically control my 1st gen Nest thermostat. This is my first experience with home automation and I kinda like it. There's a crapton of homebridge modules for all kinds of non-HomeKit compatible devices. I'm past the learning curve for configuring new devices to work with homebridge so now I've got a learning IR/RF blaster on the way to control all of my 433mhz switching outlets for my 705Ps and completely automate my receiver/projector setup. I may have bought the HomePods for a wireless, low-power convenient 2nd audio system but I wasn't expecting to spool up smart home capabilities.
So after f-ing around with installing homebridge from the my Mac's terminal, I was able to get the HomePod to basically control my 1st gen Nest thermostat. This is my first experience with home automation and I kinda like it. There's a crapton of homebridge modules for all kinds of non-HomeKit compatible devices. I'm past the learning curve for configuring new devices to work with homebridge so now I've got a learning IR/RF blaster on the way to control all of my 433mhz switching outlets for my 705Ps and completely automate my receiver/projector setup. I may have bought the HomePods for a wireless, low-power convenient 2nd audio system but I wasn't expecting to spool up smart home capabilities.