The main advantage of end-to-end home automation is the ability to control your devices and automations without leaving your wall switches in the “on” position.
Traditionally, home automation systems require leaving the wall switches in the “on” position for automated actions, such as turning lights on or off. However, with end-to-end home automation, you can break away from this limitation. Here are some advantages of not having to leave the wall switch turned on:
Flexibility: End-to-end home automation gives you the flexibility to control your smart devices and automations using various methods, including voice commands, mobile apps, smart assistants, or dedicated control panels. You can turn on or off lights, adjust thermostats, and control other devices from anywhere in your home without having to physically access the wall switch.
Alternatively you can operate your smart devices in a traditional manner for those times when it is simply easier to turn a light off at the wall instead of through automation. This is incredibly helpful when friends or family come to stay and it is simply not worth going through the entire automation suite with voice commands or through the home assistant app.
Convenience: Not having to leave the wall switch turned on allows for more convenient control of your smart devices. You can easily turn on or off lights or other devices with a simple voice command or a tap on your smartphone, through motion sensor actions or simply by utilising the wall switch itself.
Aesthetics: Leaving wall switches turned on for automation purposes tends not be visually appealing within your home. End-to-end home automation allows you to maintain the aesthetic appeal of your home by keeping the wall switches in the desired state, without having to leave them turned on for automation purposes or having to resort to the sticky tape over the switch so that they are not accidently turned off!