Smart home regret: Emporia auto-shuts off smart plug after 11A power draw
haydendevs · x · 2026-11-11
Developer Hayden shared an email from Emporia saying his Family Room smart plug was "automatically turned off for your safety" after exceeding 11 Amps for over an hour in the past 24 hours. His verdict: "maybe this whole smart home thing was a bad idea"—a relatable moment of smart-home safety features overriding the owner.
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