It seems that there are a lot of things to consider before even buying the first smart device. How would you start when you would start over?

Are there any good beginner guides that helped you?

Important points for me are

  • privacy (everything should be local, no Alexa-Karens in my home)
  • use of open source/free software
  • a good variety of smart things I can use (I don’t want to be tied Apple-like to only one company)

Is there a golden way to build a smart home with these factors in mind?

  • @ArbiterXero@lemmy.worldEnglish
    2•10 months ago

    I have! The Tuya zigbee presence sensors.

    They are WAY better because they detect presence rather than motion, so they stay on even if you’re not moving.

    The m100 Check if you’re getting the 5ghz or 22ghz

    Not sure which I recommend, I’m waiting on the 22’s now for a room that’s bigger than 6M

    The 5ghz’s can’t sense more than 6 metres

    • @CmdrShepardEnglish
      3•10 months ago

      These are using mmWave radar, so look for those type of devices if you want sensors that can detect whether you’re in the room while stationary. Most of the cheap sensors use PIR which only detects motion.