ᐅ Optimization of Electrical Planning for a 140 m² Semi-Detached House

Pwnage619 schrieb:

Which access points (APs) would you recommend?

Many use Unifi, but there are also options like TP-Link Omada, which is said to offer good value for money.

Netgear is also known to have good APs.

Which ones are the best?

I believe they all basically perform the same. Very few people have experience with multiple manufacturers because once you choose one, you usually stick with it.

I chose Unifi and have stayed with it. I have no experience with other brands, although they might also offer good APs.

Regarding the roller shutter switches, I would consider when you plan to use the shutters. We also thought about installing a central switch but decided against it for cost reasons, and we are glad we did because we never lower all the shutters at the same time. Others close their shutters when leaving the house and appreciate having a central control for that.

So the manufacturer of the access point is initially of secondary importance since they probably all work the same or similarly.

Which video doorbell would you recommend?

I haven’t found any that don’t have some negatives :/
Doorbird is said to have quality issues.

The doorbell shouldn’t be too expensive either :/

Pwnage619 schrieb:

So, the manufacturer of the access point is initially of secondary importance since they probably all work the same or similarly.

Which video doorbell can you recommend?

I haven’t found one without any negatives :/
Doorbird is said to have quality issues.

The doorbell shouldn’t be too expensive either :/

Claiming that all access points are similarly good is quite bold. No, that’s not the case. Each manufacturer has its own approach, and the quality can vary more or less depending on the product. If you are looking for an access point with PoE, I tend to recommend Unifi (they are reasonably priced relative to performance but not “cheap”; they require a software controller, at least once during setup).

… what does “not too expensive” mean? If you don’t have a budget of at least 1500€ (about $1600) for a video doorbell, then forget it (you’ll only be able to run a duplex LAN cable). It’s not only the components that cost money, but also the electric strike or motorized lock itself. Installation is not something everyone can do, so that cost needs to be considered as well.

I’m happy with my Dahua, but I have better purchasing conditions than most others. 😉

We have a front door with a triple automatic lock (mechanical locking) and an A-opener.

We will prepare the appropriate 4x0.8 Jysty cable for the new ekey xLine or sLine (either separately or integrated into the video doorbell) and run it to the distribution panel.

Currently, the budget is quite tight, so we don’t want to spend €1500 on a video doorbell.

I have also considered installing a wireless video doorbell (many people are satisfied with these doorbells).

As an optimal preparation, would it make sense to install a CAT Duplex cable and a standard doorbell first, and replace it later?

We have now had the appointment with the electrician. He suggests that we do not install any satellite sockets and that he credit us for them. Since we use Magenta TV, I also don’t see any need for them. Do you have any opinions or reasons to install satellite sockets after all?