So i have a pi5 8gb sorta collecting dust, ive mess with it a little but i have a laptop and im not sure what use to give the pi 5? i wanted to explore ai stuff but ai requires a powerhouse of a device? Im also thought about nas but i feel i dont need nas right now?

What would you advise i do with my pi?

    • Lost_My_Mind@lemmy.world
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      2 hours ago

      I have a better assistant for my home. It’s called me.

      When I get home from work, I don’t rely on some app to open my door. I use my hands, and unlock the door with my keys.

      When I want to know how much juice is left in the fridge, I walk my ass to the fridge and check myself.

      When I want to set the house on fire to committ insurance fraud, I walk down to the gas station, fill my cannister myself, and come back home and pour it everywhere myself. No app needed!

      People are SO dependant on technology these days! Jeez!

      • Dave@lemmy.nz
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        19 minutes ago

        Well I don’t know if dependent is the right word. I’m fully aware that Home Assistant is something I play with for fun.

        I can check the app and see how much power my solar has generated today, how hot my water heater is, or see what temperature it is inside or outside. None of that is helpful for anything other than for fun.

        Though it can do thinks like automaticaly bump up the target temperature of my hot water when the solar is making too much power in order to store that energy as heat, which is pretty cool (and might save me money).

        What can I say, this is some people’s idea of fun. I got security cameras (that I can view through home assistant) and put them not pointed at entryways or windows because I don’t care about security, I pointed them at areas where the dog is and the kids play so I can play with object and facial recognition, all locally processed.

        It’s ok to not think it’s your idea of fun, but if anyone uses home assistant in a way that they rely on rather than just for the fun of playing with the technology then I’d love to hear what that use is!