Home automation in 2026 is mostly done in home assistant, which is written in python. For basic automations you can use the drag-and-drop interface it provides, but what if you want to make really complex automations? Did you know you can utilize dotnet to properly program those next level automations. Using the condition of multiple sensors or saving state of some device at the start of the automation is very hard to do with the built-in automation system.

With over 300 devices around my house this session is all about automating them, with dotnet. We will cover factory produced sensors and custom built wifi controllable devices using ESP32's.

- Using an automation to turn on the central ventilation when certain lights in the house turn on?
- Using an automation to take good care of our dog?
- Combining the outdoor weather station with the weather forecast and an electric water faucet to water the garden?

My complex automations run in a docker container which is deployed using a GitHub Action.

Warning: Literally everything is automated in my house and this session might trigger you to spend hours and hours tweaking your own home automation.