First jump into smart home and doing a bit of research and feel I’m ready to make a purchase but have a couple of questions and help would be great. Couple of key things, I want to be able to control everything locally, so no need for external services, or issues if servers go down outside of my home.
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I want to planning on setting up with Zigbee and using Conbee as the ‘Hub’. I don’t need any other hub do I if just buying zigbee devices?
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Can zigbee devices be flash using OTA using Tuya convert?
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I currently have a non-smart 1 gang light switch - Can I get a smart switch with 3 gangs and use the switches for other stuff i.e. the switch won’t control anything directly but using homeassistant trigger other items? Do these need to be wired in too or will the work with existing wiring from one gang? I’d like this so I can hit a switch that will set scenes - like movie night or turn on spotify
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I currently have two non-smart 1 gang 2 way switches that control the same light. Can I use two 1 way switches and control through home assistant? or do I need smart 2 way switches?
The main devices I want is a curtain track, wall sockets, light bulbs and switches. Attempting to future proof as well so I can add new devices as I go along.
Light Switch - might try and find one that has a push and hold functionality to allow for extra control
Wall Sockets- not many uk zigbee sockets so a bit of a compromise. Cant link as new user - but Wifi model from Screwfix
Are there other considerations I may be missing?