I’ve recently set up a Smart Action on one of my plugs, specifically a mini plug, and I must say, it’s been a bit of a rollercoaster. The action is pretty straightforward: turn off, wait 10 minutes, then turn back on. On paper, it sounds simple enough, but in practice, it’s been hit or miss. I’d estimate it works about 90% of the time, which is decent, but that 10% failure rate is a bit concerning, especially given how critical it is for my setup.
I use this action to manage my fish tanks, turning off pumps and heaters via voice commands through Google Home. The stakes are high here—any malfunction could be detrimental. So, when it doesn’t restart as expected, it’s more than just an inconvenience; it’s a potential hazard.
Currently, I’ve resorted to setting timers as a backup, but it’s not the most elegant solution. Ideally, I’d like to trust the Smart Action entirely, freeing me from having to manually check or adjust settings. I’m curious if others have encountered similar issues or if there are known fixes or workarounds to improve reliability.
It’s also made me think about the broader implications of relying on such actions for critical systems. Maybe there’s a more robust method or additional layers of redundancy I could implement. I’m open to suggestions and would appreciate any insights from the community on how to enhance the reliability of this setup. After all, peace of mind is key, especially when it comes to something as important as maintaining a healthy environment for my fish.