John Lui: My not so smart, smart home

Some of the services available on IFTTT, an app used by the author to automate his home. SCREENGRAB FROM IFFT.COM
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SINGAPORE - I am automating everything in my flat. To give you an indication of how well it is going, right now it is 9pm. I have to walk through darkness to the front door, open it a crack and close it again to turn on the lights in the hall.

Yes, I do live in a smart home, why do you ask?

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