Waking Up in 2026

Imagine waking up not to a jarring alarm, but to your curtains slowly opening, the smell of fresh coffee, and a gentle voice summarizing your day’s schedule and the weather.

The Stack

• Home Assistant: The brain of your house.
• Local LLM (Llama 4): Running on your home server for privacy.
• Smart Plugs: For the “dumb” appliances.

The Workflow

1. 7:00 AM: Waking sequence starts. Lights fade in (2700K temperature).
2. 7:05 AM: Coffee machine smart plug activates.
3. 7:10 AM: AI reads your calendar and prioritizes your emails while you shower.

Why Do It?

Decision fatigue is real. By automating the first hour of your day, you save your mental energy for the work that actually matters.