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Using Home Assistant, adguard home and an $8 smart outlet to avoid brain rot

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370 points remuskaos | 1 comments | 22 Jun 25 20:26 UTC | HN request time: 0s | source
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stavros ◴[22 Jun 25 21:40 UTC] No.44350534[source]▶
Why is this using a plug rather than a Zigbee button? I don't understand the plug bit.
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rcarmo ◴[22 Jun 25 21:43 UTC] No.44350551[source]▶
The plug has a button, and thus sends out an event when it is manually turned on.
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stavros ◴[22 Jun 25 21:45 UTC] No.44350564[source]▶
Yes, but so does a button, no?
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taude ◴[22 Jun 25 21:53 UTC] No.44350614[source]▶
I think this button is powered by the outlet.
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1. ryukoposting ◴[22 Jun 25 22:17 UTC] No.44350762{3}[source]▶
Zigbee buttons can last for years on a single coin cell.

I think the smart plug may add a layer of inconvenience, since you have to lean down to the outlet to press it. The inconvenience is a feature in this case, though.