ᐅ Which smart home system is best for our new build?

Araknis schrieb:

This is only going to create more confusion. If he sticks with Unifi, the management functions are available within the system’s capabilities. I don’t assume the OP knows much about routing or even needs it.

I admit, I just wanted to see how long we could keep the thread alive with further (follow-up) questions :p

But yes, this is all getting too complicated. @Pac666, get everything from Unifi if you can afford it and have time to regularly check their store for availability (Unifi has had supply issues for a long time; items occasionally appear online but sell out within a day). This is actually why I considered the eufy Doorbell; otherwise, I would have chosen the new Unifi G4 Doorbell Pro. If you want to buy everything at once or Unifi feels overwhelming (just watch a few YouTube videos about it, the spielundzeug channel might be helpful), then go with the Fritz products from AVM, which will be sufficient for your needs as well.

One more question about the UniFi access points.
Unfortunately, I can’t mount the access points on the ceiling at our place.
I have to use the In-Wall HD (with integrated switch) instead.

I then have to install the access point behind the lowboard at the bottom.
Will the access point be so heavily shielded behind there that it won’t function properly or won’t make sense to install it there?

Alternatively, we could use the AVM 6000, which we would place on the lowboard (not very aesthetically pleasing).

If I have a 16-port PoE switch but only connect, for example, 5 PoE devices (the rest are regular LAN devices), does the switch still consume as much power as with all ports in use, or does it only consume as much as is connected?

The UniFi Switch Lite 16-port cannot be mounted in a standard 19-inch network rack, so I would have to place it elsewhere.

This is not meant in a negative way, but as sincere advice: Use AVM and additional switches where needed – that’s it. This way, you won’t drive us, and especially yourself, crazy.

Your questions keep going in circles. But how about a UniFi FlexHD on top of the cabinet?

I hadn’t even considered the Flex (it definitely looks better than the AVM 6000).

The downside of the Flex is that it doesn’t have an integrated switch.

May I ask how many devices you have connected to the TV area via LAN?

@Tolentino I admit I’m going in circles and a bit desperate 😀

With AVM, I’m currently worried that the Wi-Fi might not reach the garden. (AVM doesn’t have an outdoor access point.)
The lowboard is right by the patio door, and the garden is about 10m by 20m (33 by 66 feet). I want to have good Wi-Fi coverage at the far end of the garden where we will set up a garden shed, so I can browse and watch videos without problems. I’d say at least 100 Mbps should be available there (we will get 500 Mbps fiber internet).

With Unifi, I’m a bit afraid that it might be overkill for me and that I’d be spending unnecessarily on something I don’t really need, since I don’t use most of Unifi’s features.

Pacc666 schrieb:

Disadvantage of the Flex is that it doesn’t have an integrated switch.

There are also Flex switches. This has been mentioned before. But maybe a double socket would be enough for you.
You’ll probably have the best Wi-Fi reception at the TV location anyway. ;-)

Pacc666 schrieb:

May I ask how many devices you have connected via LAN at the TV spot?

TV, media receiver, AV receiver, Retro Pi -> Four

Pacc666 schrieb:

At least 100 Mbps should be available (we will get 500 Mbps fiber).

Why get a 500 Mbps line if your Wi-Fi only delivers 100-250 Mbps anyway?