Requirements
- Target platform
- OpenClaw
- Install method
- Manual import
- Extraction
- Extract archive
- Prerequisites
- OpenClaw
- Primary doc
- SKILL.md
Set up, automate, secure, and troubleshoot smart home devices with protocol selection, network isolation, and ecosystem-agnostic automation patterns.
Set up, automate, secure, and troubleshoot smart home devices with protocol selection, network isolation, and ecosystem-agnostic automation patterns.
Hand the extracted package to your coding agent with a concrete install brief instead of figuring it out manually.
I downloaded a skill package from Yavira. Read SKILL.md from the extracted folder and install it by following the included instructions. Tell me what you changed and call out any manual steps you could not complete.
I downloaded an updated skill package from Yavira. Read SKILL.md from the extracted folder, compare it with my current installation, and upgrade it while preserving any custom configuration unless the package docs explicitly say otherwise. Summarize what changed and any follow-up checks I should run.
SituationActionStarting from scratchCheck setup.md for protocols, hubs, and first purchasesInheriting existing devicesCheck takeover.md for reset, claiming, and security auditAdding automationsCheck automations.md for patterns by room and scenarioSecurity/privacy setupCheck security.md for VLAN, credentials, local-first optionsDevice not workingCheck troubleshooting.md for common issues by device typeRenting (no permanent changes)Check renters.md for portable and non-invasive options
Protocol choice matters more than brand. Matter and Thread are the future. Zigbee and Z-Wave are mature and reliable. WiFi devices clog your network. Pick a protocol, build around it. Local control beats cloud. When the internet dies, your lights should still work. Home Assistant, Hubitat, and HomeKit prioritize local. Google Home and Alexa are cloud-first. Network segmentation is non-negotiable. IoT devices belong on a separate VLAN. They don't need access to your laptop, NAS, or anything else. One compromised bulb shouldn't expose your network. Start small, expand deliberately. Buy 3 devices, live with them for a month, then add more. Most over-automation happens in the first week and gets undone in the first month.
Protocol comparison: ProtocolRangeMeshPowerBest forMatterGoodYesMains/BatteryNew setups (2024+)ZigbeeGoodYesBattery-friendlySensors, buttonsZ-WaveBetterYesMainsSwitches, locksWiFiGoodNoPower-hungryCameras, heavy bandwidthBluetoothShortLimitedBatteryProximity triggers Hub vs hubless: Hubless works forHub required for5-10 WiFi devices20+ devicesSingle ecosystemMixed ecosystemsBasic scenesComplex automationsRentersHomeowners building long-term
Change default passwords on EVERY device β cameras, routers, hubs Disable UPnP on your router β manual port rules only Enable MFA on accounts controlling locks, cameras, alarms Check firmware monthly β or enable auto-updates where available Audit network quarterly β remove devices you don't recognize
SituationReferenceChoosing protocols, hubs, first devicessetup.mdTaking over devices from previous ownertakeover.mdRoom-by-room automation patternsautomations.mdNetwork isolation, privacy, local-firstsecurity.mdDevice offline, won't pair, wrong behaviortroubleshooting.mdNon-permanent, portable solutions for rentersrenters.md
Agent frameworks, memory systems, reasoning layers, and model-native orchestration.
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