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Boosted by cstanhope@social.coop ("Your friendly 'net denizen"):
fionafokus@mystical.garden ("fiona :loading:") wrote:

As you all know, the easiest way to set the time on a microwave oven is to plug it in at the right moment.
(Reference: https://chaos.social/@ant/109265527654254544)

Tired of doing this every few weeks to keep up with the drift of the shitty RTC?
Just add NTP to your microwave oven. The home appliance industry does not want you to know this simple trick:
Smart Plug + Home Automation

Photo of a microwave oven showing the time 1:01. Next to it there is a ZigBee plug in a power strip.
Screenshot of a HomeAssistant automation: When: the time is equal to 1:00:55 AM Then do: Turn off Microwave Oven Delay for 5 seconds Turn on Microwave Oven