I've now collected 4 of the 5 stones needed to complete the #smarthome protocol infinity gauntlet after deploying an #ESPHome device (#ratgdo) for the first time last night.
Once completed, I'll be able to decrease my home's electricity usage by 50% at the snap of my fingers.
no more ads when I want to control my garage door (really: the myQ app keeps pushing ads for add-on hardware and subscriptions)
my garage door opener will now be locally controlled via ESPHome
it will be fully integrated with my #HomeAssistant system
notifications will be immediate (myQ notifications are not instant, which renders them useless)
no dependency on third-party cloud servers (I don't need to worry about myQ servers being down or worse, compromised)
I am also going to disable integrated wi-fi connectivity and delete my myQ account to make sure that my opener never gets an OTA "upgrade" without my consent
Installed the #ratgdo tonight on my garage door. Now I’m free of MyQ constantly killing the #homeassistant device handler. I realize only a few folks will know what I’m taking about here lol. #homeautomation