Hi to all,
We are currently doing a complete overhaul of our backyard and landscaping at home. I am currently planning the outdoor lighting and my goal is to integrate it to my Home Assistant system.
I would have different zones, each having their color/behavior difference :
Pool underwater lights (Single color, CCT?)
Ground buried lamps (Single color, CCT?)
Trees projectors (RBGW)
Path lighting (Single color, CCT?)
Deck & stairs (Single color, CCT?)
Pergola (Single color, CCT?)
I am looking to satisfy as much as possible my requirements in a reliable system :
- Ability to turn off lights easily from a wall switch
- Ability to control Color/Temperature from a remote/wall panel if Home Assistant interface is not near or as a safety bypass if HA is unoperative
- Fully supported by Home Assistant
- Simple solution
After some research and tests on my side, I cam up with the following possible solutions. Each of them has their downside and/or are not fully meeting my requirements.
1- Multiple Magic Home/Tuya controller flashed with ESPHOME + RF Remotes (Need multiple remotes)
2- MiBoxer 5 in 1 (Wifi + RF 2.4Ghz) installed along with a ESP8266 “MilIght” Hub (MQTT+RF) + Wall remote (8 zones)
3- MiBoxer Zigbee 3.0 controller + Wall remote (8 zones)
4- Gledopto zigbee 3.0 + Wall control
5- Other solutions ?
I would love to hear your constructive suggestions and maybe share the projects you did and maybe what you would have changed.
Thanks !