As a passionate smart home enthusiast, I’ve been diving into the world of automation, and it’s truly fascinating! From setting up routines to integrating various devices, there’s always something new to discover. However, along the way, I’ve encountered a few hurdles that I’d love to share and discuss with the community.One of my recent projects involved setting up a water leak detection system. I’ve been searching for reliable DC-powered water leak sensors that can integrate seamlessly with my Hubitat setup via Z-Wave or Zigbee. Does anyone have any recommendations or know where I can find these sensors? I’d greatly appreciate any insights!Another area I’ve been exploring is lighting automation. I’ve been trying to find the smallest possible Zigbee bulbs to use as status indicators near my entryway. The goal is to have a subtle red/green light that’s barely noticeable but still functional. So far, the smallest I’ve found are candelabra bulbs, but they’re still a bit bulky. If anyone knows of even smaller options or has successfully implemented a similar setup, I’d love to hear about it!When it comes to programming, I’ve been experimenting with voice recognition and string manipulation. I stumbled upon the stripAccents method in StringUtils and thought it could be useful for cleaning up voice commands. However, I’ve run into some errors when trying to implement it in my rules. It seems like the method isn’t resolving correctly. If anyone has experience using StringUtils in OpenHAB rules or knows how to properly reference the method, please share your knowledge!Integration with third-party devices has also been on my mind. I recently came across the Miyo smart watering system and am intrigued by its compatibility claims with OpenHAB. However, I haven’t been able to find a Miyo binding or any integration details. Has anyone had success integrating Miyo with OpenHAB, or do they know of any resources that could help?Lastly, I’ve been working on optimizing my home’s energy usage. I’ve installed a Shelly 1PM to monitor my dryer and washing machine. Interestingly, the dryer shows a constant 0.5W consumption even when turned off, while the washing machine doesn’t. I’m curious if others have experienced similar issues or have tips on how to address this minor inefficiency.Smart home automation is such a dynamic field, and I’m always eager to learn more. Whether it’s troubleshooting device integrations, refining automation rules, or discovering new tools, every challenge brings a new opportunity to enhance my setup. I’d love to hear your experiences, tips, and tricks in the comments below!