Hello, I a NewBee, but have technical knowledge, so I’m gathering info so I’ll be able to setup our retirement home in the fall. My goal is NO Alexa, Google, or SIRI. Have Home Assistantships runing on my Synology If I use Apple’s HomeKit software and items, do they talk back to APPLE?
Questions about some products.
LED ceil can lights
fans
wall mounted screen (I’m thinking of using Lovelace on old pad
switches or electrical outlets
Welcome to the forum.
Instead of saying you need something from people who have never met you, have you considered perhaps using, say, request and use the please word?
Also perhaps let us know where in the world you live and what your research to date has revealed.
Homekit here: HomeKit Controller - Home Assistant
1 Like
Each of the topics mentioned are quite broad with a lot that can be said. There are some good and long topics already on the forum about that. There’s often no single best option and will depend on your more detailed needs. Better to follow up on existing topics and start new ones on specific matters you need help with. Nobody here is going to design your full solution.
For lights/fans I use dumb lights with smart switches, specifically Lutron Caseta.