I was reading up on the life expectancy of different building materials when I came across this gem.

Screenshot is of page 122 https://www.portseattle.org/sites/default/files/2025-02/SEA-SIPP Technical Report Appendix C Life Expectancy of Building Materials.pdf

I guess the ethernet cables could last that long, but they rate house wiring to a lower lifetime. Ethernet cables are not “wireless”, however.

The only other wireless systems I can think of are garage door openers, but they are definitely not expected to last 50 years.

  • Tinidril@midwest.socialEnglish
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    5 days ago

    Depends on how it is used. If the home automation is on a separate network from everything else with a secure gateway and no direct Internet access, security vulnerabilities are likely irrelevant.