Questions tagged [home-automation]

I want to make fresh coffee with Ubuntu, using open/free software, a coffee machine and a wireless connection. What software can I use that is already available, and what hardware do I need to connect/operate a coffee machine at distance using that…

I am getting the following error from ubuntu 20.04 terminal, connected via wired ethernet connection: When I type the following command which I am using in a bash script : ping -c 1 google.com for a health check to ensure it has access, I get the…

I am looking for some guide, examples, books to do simple things (automation) with Ubuntu. Like turning on / off the electricity open doors etc Any idea would be appreciated, thanks.

I'm setting my mining rig on Ubuntu x13.10 AMD64 up to lose power about 5 times a day Those of us all can remember a time long ago when you'd get your hand slapped if you shut down a computer by the power switch, nowadays such quirks have been…