I'm having a reno done on a mid 90's home. I'd like to have home security (cameras), thermostat, door lock, etc.
Does anyone have some recommendations that integrate, to do this?
I'm having a reno done on a mid 90's home. I'd like to have home security (cameras), thermostat, door lock, etc.
Does anyone have some recommendations that integrate, to do this?
Current Cars:
2019 BMW X3 M40i Stage 2, 12.44 at 110mph
1972 Chevy Super Cheyenne C10 Pickup 402 big block, 700R4
2004 GMC 2500HD 8.1L
Past Cars:
1970 Chevy Blazer, 2wd
2003 BMW X5 4.6IS Doushmobile, moneypit
2015 Ford Fiesta ST | Cobb Stage 1, catless downpipe
2008 Corvette Z06 - 11.39 at 123.8mph
2002 Corvette Z06 - 12.10 at 116.5mph
2005 Jeep Wrangler LJ
1993 5L Mustang - 12.59 at 108mph
1989 5L Mustang
1990 Jeep Cherokee
1991 Acura Integra RS 403Honda
Poor boy way. TP Link has decent stuff that works well for cameras and smart switches. The bulbs are gimmicky.
Camera I use Wyze. I have no experience with wyze switches but they do exist.
I'd suggest Wyzecam V3's for security cameras ($40, full featured, free cloud storage), then Amazon or Google (whatever your preference) for the speakers/thermostat/doorbell cam. No need to spend big money on something like this IMHO, because for example even if you give the police a perfect 4K image of a burglar's face they don't investigate petty crimes/break-ins, so there is little point in going beyond the basics for home use.
If you’re reno’ing I’d run cat6 everywhere. Gives you options for PoE so u can run both fancier stuff and also cheaper wifi cams
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Cat 6 is a waste unless you want to do 4K over Ethernet using baluns, or plan on doing 2.5 intranet
Running cat5E in 2021 would make you a moron
Or a cheap ass spec builder, so still a moron
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Oh and upgrade your thermostat wire while you’re at it. 18gauge/7conductors should be enough and will cover furnace, humidifier, and up to 2 stage a/c
Run a PC or raspberry PI and load it with home assistant. Tie everything into there though be prepared to sink countless hours of configuration into it.
Buy a zwave adapter and you can use that for lots of security items (doors, windows, smoke, CO2, etc). The Weiser locks support zwave for your desdbolts. Also add your Alexa/google home into it and add custom commands. Can add remote sensors (temperature like in your freezer) or humidity and a smart fan in the bathroom.
Also for places like the kitchen where you might have a bunch of bulbs on one switch, it's often cheaper to put a smart switch rather than smart bulbs there.
Last edited by pheoxs; 09-01-2021 at 08:20 PM.
I should clarify. The Reno is mainly surface. Floors paint. Kitchen. Bathrooms. I assume the drywall would need to come off dor cables. I’ll likely be looking wireless.
Current Cars:
2019 BMW X3 M40i Stage 2, 12.44 at 110mph
1972 Chevy Super Cheyenne C10 Pickup 402 big block, 700R4
2004 GMC 2500HD 8.1L
Past Cars:
1970 Chevy Blazer, 2wd
2003 BMW X5 4.6IS Doushmobile, moneypit
2015 Ford Fiesta ST | Cobb Stage 1, catless downpipe
2008 Corvette Z06 - 11.39 at 123.8mph
2002 Corvette Z06 - 12.10 at 116.5mph
2005 Jeep Wrangler LJ
1993 5L Mustang - 12.59 at 108mph
1989 5L Mustang
1990 Jeep Cherokee
1991 Acura Integra RS 403Honda
good luck with wireless. I wouldn't bother.
I'm a big fan of the ubiquiti protect setup.
Lutron has some good wireless options for switches and such. Added one for my outside light 3 way between garage and house
Can’t go wrong with Lutron caseta stuff but if you want to automate a lot of stuff prepare to pay up.
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You mean like control4 or radiora or something?
Because those don’t cost much less.
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I really have no idea. Way out of my element with everything home automation. Just know the lutron stuff works pretty well and can do to tons with it.
I had control 4 in my last house and wasn't a huge fan. It worked well but I don't think having the need for a third party to make adjustments is worthwhile when there are such good alternatives on the market. I currently have my theatre and games area as well as my master bedroom controlled with Lutron Caseta and love it for a much lower cost when you factor in control 4's need for a central controller..