I’ve been experimenting with a clever workaround to detect when my battery-powered devices have finally given up the ghost. Most of my devices are constantly reporting temperature, so I thought—why not use that data to infer if a device is dead? Here’s how I approached it:
The Idea: If a device hasn’t reported a temperature change in the last 6 hours, it’s likely dead. Simple enough, right? I set up a rule to monitor temperature changes over time. If there’s no variation, the device gets flagged.
The Setup: I integrated this logic into my smart home ecosystem. It’s been running smoothly, and I’ve successfully identified a few devices that needed replacing. It’s a hack, but it works!
Looking for Feedback: I’d love to hear if anyone has a more elegant solution or if they’ve tried something similar. Let’s brainstorm together! 
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