QUOTE(XtraSpicy @ Oct 16 2023, 02:55 PM)
Hi all, good afternoon, newbie here, would like to ask for some info.
I just purchased a condo, and waiting to VP next Jan and start renovation. Around 1400sqft
Things I have in mind:
1) Smart lighting, integration to spotify like Phillips Hue
2) Smart switch/socket for electrical appliances, heater, etc
3) Others such as washing machine, etc that can be integrated..
My questions:
1) I am an android phone user, so I think possibly I will be comfortable with android home. Android Home is using Wifi is it? And if I want a system that is useable, have to use zigbee technology, so I will need a zigbee hub? What is the easiest integration platform?
2) Are those Aqara switches previously in previous reply suitable with Android Home/Zigbee?
3) Is there any recommended contractor that can do this integration that doesnt use their own product such as imt smart home that I found online?
4) Any tips and tricks I should be aware?
grab matter devices, you can pair with any platform out there (alexa, google home, homekit)
zemismart just released matter hub, this should make any tuya devices work with matter.
4)
add neutral wire to all your switches
for 2 way switch, extend another live wire to slave switch
extend lan cables accessible to all area, for cctv etc, mmwave sensor for presence detection etc
for smart lighting, recommended switch/relay with decouple relay feature (detach button, keeps smart lights on) like sonoff mini extreme