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		kukkamario on March 30, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: The Reasonable Effectiveness of Using Old Phones a... And phone batteries turn quickly into spicy pillows if they are kept constantly attached to a charger.

allarm on March 31, 2024 [–]

You can use a smart plug that turns on when the battery drops below 20%. I’m going to use this kind of automation for a tablet with HomeAssistant in kiosk mode.

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