Hello,
I am looking for a comprehensive smart home platform that can integrate devices from different manufacturers.
So far, I have come across the following options:
Home Assistant
OpenHAB
ioBroker
Which of these platforms is the best or most widely used?
It is important to me that it runs stably and allows for creating good automations.
Additionally, there should be a smartphone app available that can be used on the go to control the smart home or at least check the status of devices remotely.
Are all of these programs open source and available for free?
Which of these platforms would you recommend, or should we perhaps consider WiButler or Homee, which also support various wireless standards?
I am looking for a comprehensive smart home platform that can integrate devices from different manufacturers.
So far, I have come across the following options:
Home Assistant
OpenHAB
ioBroker
Which of these platforms is the best or most widely used?
It is important to me that it runs stably and allows for creating good automations.
Additionally, there should be a smartphone app available that can be used on the go to control the smart home or at least check the status of devices remotely.
Are all of these programs open source and available for free?
Which of these platforms would you recommend, or should we perhaps consider WiButler or Homee, which also support various wireless standards?
TaiiTvv schrieb:
Do we really need that many switches? No, in a smart home, you hardly need any physical switches.
TaiiTvv schrieb:
Do presence detectors even make sense if you have a large dog? Yes, presence detectors always make sense. It’s about convenience, not about the minimal energy savings with today’s electricity prices. Let the dog trigger the presence detectors.
TaiiTvv schrieb:
What are we still missing or what can be improved? What’s missing is the smart home system. As it is, it’s just a conventional, normally wired house as shown in the plan.
Araknis schrieb:
Modern TVs should not be disconnected from the power supply.I don’t care, I don’t have OLED TVs, so I can disconnect whatever I want.TaiiTvv schrieb:
I still haven’t found a practical use for the outlets.I have switchable/measurable outlets in the following places (sometimes not an outlet but hardwired):- Controlled mechanical ventilation system (monitoring)
- Various kitchen appliances (not for standby, but control)
- TV
- A/V receiver and other devices in the media corner
- Projector
- Various lights (e.g. for Christmas, but many are also used throughout the year, plugged in with different devices)
- TV in the bedroom
- Patio
- Garden (irrigation etc.)
- Major household appliances
- Towel warmer
I would keep the switches in:
- the bedrooms
- the kitchen, but near the countertop where you spend most of your time
- the living room, near the sofa and the patio door
- the studio
- in the basement, it depends on what and how
- probably by the front door for turning everything off
Occupancy sensors:
- in all hallways
- the kitchen
- the utility room
- bathrooms and toilets
- the dining room
- the living room
- the bedrooms
- the garage
- possibly the basement, but it depends on where they are needed
By thinking more carefully about what should actually happen. So far, you are only considering lighting and outlets, which only scratches the surface.
- the bedrooms
- the kitchen, but near the countertop where you spend most of your time
- the living room, near the sofa and the patio door
- the studio
- in the basement, it depends on what and how
- probably by the front door for turning everything off
Occupancy sensors:
- in all hallways
- the kitchen
- the utility room
- bathrooms and toilets
- the dining room
- the living room
- the bedrooms
- the garage
- possibly the basement, but it depends on where they are needed
TaiiTvv schrieb:
How can we make this a smart home?
By thinking more carefully about what should actually happen. So far, you are only considering lighting and outlets, which only scratches the surface.
Mycraft schrieb:
By giving more thought to what is actually supposed to happen. So far, you are only thinking about lights and outlets, which just scratches the surface.We want to integrate the following items:
- Lighting
- Switches (probably MDT glass switches)
- Roller shutters (with automatic shading)
- Weather station
- Heated floor system (controllable via the switches)
- Window sensors (the windows have already been ordered from the manufacturer; the electrician appointment has been significantly delayed)
For the window sensors, there is probably nothing more we can do, and we might have to use EnOcean handles or similar.
- I am unsure if I really need outlets.
What else might be missing?
How can we ensure that the presence detectors activate the correct lights? For example, if I just pass by the stairwell, the stairwell light shouldn’t turn on—but only when I actually want to go upstairs. (This could be difficult with the open floor plan.)
What exactly do you mean by integrating? Most people just think of lights as on/off or maybe dimming, usually controlled about 90% by a push button, so you might as well stick to a conventional setup.
- Glass touch switches? Sure, if you like them. I know they’re popular, but primarily because of the price.
- Weather station, yes I have one, but you really don’t need it to talk about automation (eyes and ears).
- Underfloor heating, again manually controlled? Ideally, it should regulate itself without external input, certainly not via a button.
- Yes, you will need window contacts in some form (eyes and ears).
- Sockets are worth considering for scenes and information, useful for overall automation. If you can’t control even a few sockets, why bother at all?
- Glass touch switches? Sure, if you like them. I know they’re popular, but primarily because of the price.
- Weather station, yes I have one, but you really don’t need it to talk about automation (eyes and ears).
- Underfloor heating, again manually controlled? Ideally, it should regulate itself without external input, certainly not via a button.
- Yes, you will need window contacts in some form (eyes and ears).
- Sockets are worth considering for scenes and information, useful for overall automation. If you can’t control even a few sockets, why bother at all?
TaiiTvv schrieb:You have to move away from thinking that presence detectors work like typical motion sensors you find on discount shelves. Presence detectors have adjustable sectors that can be disabled and, depending on the manufacturer, precise settings for detection zones. Also, where and how the detector is installed makes a big difference. Just that alone can influence a lot.
How can you ensure the correct lights turn on with presence detectors?
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