Hi community.
I am a complete noob so please help me decide how to build my smart room (pilot project):
- I just want to control light zones (3 lights)
- Control most sockets (8-10)
- Have local access (internet is wonky here) mostly
- use only 1 interface (HA)
- use my pc and phone for control (i don’t mind teamviewer if pc only or no internet options)
- be sensible in price
- minimum automations
- I am in Mauritius, so we mainly use UK/ French standard plugs (rules out most of aliexpress or amazon . com)
- again because in mauritius, shipping is a factor, so need to ship all from 1 or 2 locations (UK looks easier on time and socket compatibility)
most compatible scenario so far:
3x tp link kasa light switches —> HA
2 x tp link kasa power strips ----> HA ??
4 tp link sockets ---- HA
this is super straightforward, but also costly (shipping and tax all accounted).
cheapest and where I NEED YOUR HELP
2 Aqara light switches (1 gang and 2 gang) + 10 teckin smart plugs —> Xiaomi gateway —> HA
would that work???
thank you