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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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.
I didn’t say you have to use AVM either.
As an access point, for example, the NanoHD from Unifi. As @K1300S mentioned, you also need to be able to set it up.
No matter which access point you use, please connect it directly to the LAN. If you feel comfortable with AVM, you can use those APs as well. They just require a power supply.
As an access point, for example, the NanoHD from Unifi. As @K1300S mentioned, you also need to be able to set it up.
No matter which access point you use, please connect it directly to the LAN. If you feel comfortable with AVM, you can use those APs as well. They just require a power supply.
There are also so-called PoE splitters that allow data and power from a PoE-enabled source to be separated at the installation site. This saves the need for an additional outlet and power supply, while still enabling the use of non-PoE devices. However, this is naturally not as seamless as using native PoE access points.
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