Hello
I am in the process of building a new home and planning to implement a home automation system. I have the following objectives with this automation system:
- No battery powered devices, I want everything to be mains powered.
- One central control screen to control and/or view everything
- Controlled remotely (where mentioned). By remotely I mean outside the home via the internet.
- All equipment must be compliant for the Australian market.
Hoping to get some feedback on this as to whether it will all work together (and any suggestions you may have):
HomeAssist hub - intel i5 PC with SSD running ubuntu backed by UPS supply. PC will also run a media server (PLEX). CONWAYII Zigbee gateway installed.
All TVs: Ethernet CAT6 hard wired for media and CCTV streaming
Light switches - Zigbee light switches, hardwired to light, wireless communication to HA hub: MakeGood Zigbee 1 Gang Smart Light Switch. Light switches to be controlled by screen (see below).
LED Strip lighting in various areas: via standard 240/24V transformer powered by Zigbee light switch - controlled by screen (see below).
Motorised blinds - SOMFY with zigbee controller, draws power off motor supply. Single phase supply to motor. Controlled by screen (see below).
Pool pump + heater - wired through 3 phase contactors (x2). Zigbee relay switch modules (any recommendations)? 3PH+N to IP rated box. 3PH through contactors and tap off 1PH+N through switch modules to switch contactors. Controlled by screen (see below).
Sensor lights: Zigbee (or alternative?) PIR sensors (5off around the home). Will communicate with HUB and turn lights on/off via above mentioned light switches. I’m struggling to find one that is hard wired.
CCTV: Standalone System Hikvision 6 cameras + 8CH NVR with HDMI over Ethernet extenders to broadcast to all TVs. CAT6 to all cameras https://www.securitywholesalers.com.au/product/8mp-8ch-hikvision-cctv-kit-6-x-outdoor-turret-cameras-8ch-nvr/ - will this interfeer with media streaming to TVs? Also, I would like this to broadcast to HomeAssist so I can view cameras through the HUB (remotely) and locally via screen.
Doorbell - standard hard wired door bell. There will be a camera out the front to see who is there via CCTV system above.
Alarm system: Not sure about this, only need 6 PIRs and a keypad, but would like alerts via HomeAssist and would like to display status of PIRs on the screen and remotely.
Heating/cooling control: Zigbee compatible, this will probably be dictated by the HVAC system I put in, does anyone know of any zigbee controllers out there?
Irrigation system: Zigbee controlled solenoid valves connected with status via mains water supply via screen/remotely.
Screens: Two screens throughout the house with a nice interface to control all of this via HomeAssist. Not sure on what to do here, is it just a standard tablet? Is the interface via web browser? Or is there a program you install on it? I will run CAT6 to both screens.