# A thought about smart homes: sometimes, not automating something is the right choice **URL:** \ **Category:** Ideas & Suggestions\ **Created:** [August 19, 2026, 7:00pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/a-thought-about-smart-homes-sometimes-not-automating-something-is-the-right-choice/158498 "2026-08-19T19:00:15Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 2
**Author:** ![smarthomesven](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/smarthomesven/32/79712_2.png) [@smarthomesven](https://community.homey.app/u/smarthomesven)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2026, 7:20pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/a-thought-about-smart-homes-sometimes-not-automating-something-is-the-right-choice/158498/2 "2026-08-19T19:20:36Z")
Yeah sure. Do you even have a Homey in the first place? > [@warning ATTENTION COMMUNITY: New AI-Assisted Spam Tactics](https://community.homey.app/t/attention-community-new-ai-assisted-spam-tactics/149034): > > warning ATTENTION COMMUNITY: New AI-Assisted Spam Tactics We have observed a surge in sophisticated spam accounts using AI to bypass traditional filters. Please be vigilant regarding the following patterns: The “Expert Advice” Trap: Users posting detailed requests for “Best [Device Type]” or “Expert Recommendations” that sound helpful or inquisitive but are designed to prime a thread for links. The “Slow-Burn” Edit: Spammers are posting legitimate-looking comments and returning days later t… --- _[View the full topic](https://community.homey.app/t/a-thought-about-smart-homes-sometimes-not-automating-something-is-the-right-choice/158498)._