ᐅ New Construction: Recommendation for Integrating a Smart Home System with a Security Alarm
Created on: 7 Sep 2020 15:40
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_Ugeen_
Hello everyone,
We are currently building a single-family house and are considering how to set up the electronics. According to the requirements of our builder, we have electrically operated roller shutters controlled wirelessly via Somfy systems. Our roller shutters for the roof windows are from Decker and are also wirelessly controlled with a system from Becker. Unfortunately, it was not possible to use a single manufacturer, which is somewhat frustrating, but that’s how it is.
We definitely want a reliable alarm system (not a smart home system like Telekom or similar). This means installing motion detectors, cameras (indoors and outdoors), an internal siren, and so on. I am also thinking about whether a video doorbell could be an alternative to a traditional doorbell. However, we want a wired solution here, not something like Ring. This also raises the question of whether a separate outdoor camera might make the video doorbell unnecessary.
With smart home technology, I could also imagine lighting control, although I don’t want it everywhere. The lights should be able to be turned on and off with a regular remote control or a light switch. Activation or deactivation via app is completely out of the question for me. Future guests should be able to turn the lights on and off without an app or my assistance.
Now the question is whether we should go for a KNX system to be prepared for the future, or whether that might be too advanced for our needs. Another factor is that we want to reduce radiation exposure in our home somewhat.
We are currently building a single-family house and are considering how to set up the electronics. According to the requirements of our builder, we have electrically operated roller shutters controlled wirelessly via Somfy systems. Our roller shutters for the roof windows are from Decker and are also wirelessly controlled with a system from Becker. Unfortunately, it was not possible to use a single manufacturer, which is somewhat frustrating, but that’s how it is.
We definitely want a reliable alarm system (not a smart home system like Telekom or similar). This means installing motion detectors, cameras (indoors and outdoors), an internal siren, and so on. I am also thinking about whether a video doorbell could be an alternative to a traditional doorbell. However, we want a wired solution here, not something like Ring. This also raises the question of whether a separate outdoor camera might make the video doorbell unnecessary.
With smart home technology, I could also imagine lighting control, although I don’t want it everywhere. The lights should be able to be turned on and off with a regular remote control or a light switch. Activation or deactivation via app is completely out of the question for me. Future guests should be able to turn the lights on and off without an app or my assistance.
Now the question is whether we should go for a KNX system to be prepared for the future, or whether that might be too advanced for our needs. Another factor is that we want to reduce radiation exposure in our home somewhat.
A repeater reduces the speed by half, while mesh systems reduce it slightly less. They are emergency or retrofit solutions but should not be used in a new build.
Additionally, if you send all traffic through one port on your switch or router, the speed will be limited. If each access point is connected directly, each can provide and transmit full speed.
Using multiple routers is a very poor solution. It’s better to add additional access points instead.
Install Ethernet cables in the ceiling. If your electrician does not do this, have empty conduits installed.
Then, install an access point at each location. For a few access points, use injectors to power them via the Ethernet cable (Power over Ethernet, PoE).
Additionally, if you send all traffic through one port on your switch or router, the speed will be limited. If each access point is connected directly, each can provide and transmit full speed.
Using multiple routers is a very poor solution. It’s better to add additional access points instead.
Install Ethernet cables in the ceiling. If your electrician does not do this, have empty conduits installed.
Then, install an access point at each location. For a few access points, use injectors to power them via the Ethernet cable (Power over Ethernet, PoE).
_Ugeen_ schrieb:
Which access point would you recommend in that case?Tassimat schrieb:
Nowadays, people often use Unify access points.
Above all, choose access points that you feel confident installing and configuring. Even the best access point is of no use if you lack the expertise to set it up (optimally). Whether you opt for a managed solution with an (additional) access point is up to you. However, from a cost-benefit perspective, this is usually not worthwhile.
K1300S schrieb:
Make sure to choose devices that you feel confident installing and configuring. Even the best access point is useless if you don’t have the expertise to set it up properly. Whether you opt for a managed solution with an additional access point is up to you. However, considering cost-benefit, it usually isn’t worth it.You’re right. Thanks for the advice.@rick2018 PoE is not supported by AVM.
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