I dunno, I think the contrast can actually be pretty cool. My house is from the 1920s, and at first I hesitated about smart tech too...but now the vintage fixtures paired with subtle automation feel kinda futuristic-retro. Maybe it's about finding the right balance rather than limiting yourself?
"Maybe it's about finding the right balance rather than limiting yourself?"
That's a fair point. I've found that subtlety is key—like using hidden sensors or discreet smart switches behind antique fixtures. Have you tried integrating automation without altering the original aesthetics too much?
I've had similar feelings before—my place started feeling like it had a mind of its own, especially after I installed automated blinds. At first, they kept opening way too early (hello, sunrise at 5 am...). But tweaking the settings gradually helped me find that sweet spot between comfort and control. Now, everything feels subtle enough that the house doesn't seem smarter than me anymore...well, most days anyway.
I totally get that initial frustration—smart tech can feel intrusive at first. When I installed my smart thermostat, it kept overriding my manual settings, making the house either freezing or way too warm. Took me a few days of trial and error to figure out the scheduling quirks. Eventually, though, it became second nature. Sounds like you're already getting there with your blinds...just takes patience and a bit of tweaking to make the tech work for you rather than against you.
I felt the same way when I first got smart lighting installed. Thought it'd be cool to have lights that adjusted automatically, but at first they kept randomly dimming or brightening at the weirdest times—like halfway through dinner or during movie night. Took a bit of fiddling around with the app and some late-night googling to get it right. Now though, I can't imagine going back...it's kinda nice having the house gently ease into evening mode without me even noticing.
