Ok. Totally new here and probably posted this in the wrong spot, but here it goes.
Yes I use Apple and no I don’t really care for the home app, but I like being able to tell Siri to do something. I started out on this looking for a better dashboard and better automation routines, so I settled on HA. Truthfully it looked the best out of the systems I searched. I just got my Pi and am picking up my micro sd tonight. I have 2 main questions.
1 if I understand correctly I should probably remove all my HomeKit devices from the Home app, then add them to HA using the Homekit Controller and then add my HA to Home app using the HomeKit component. Yes/No? Better idea? Keep in mind my goal is voice control and dashboard control of eventually my whole home.
2 in order to save the Apple tax, i’ld Like to start adding some non HomeKit devices to HomeKit via HA
I have a SmartThings hub (totally) not being used, and am looking to pick up a Harmony Hub for TV etc. I noticed that Harmony also has a zig bee/zwave add on you can get. Which would be better to use, ST or Harmony? On neither cause there’s a better way/idea.
Any guidance is appreciated.