I started to think about a Smartthings + Arlo Pro cam setup for security and home automation, but was enticed to the darkside from the OP over in Agora.
I'm going to post my plan and want you guys to share your experiencesor suggestions
replacing ArloPro+3 cams + Smartthings hub $458 + all kinds of sensors - probably $800-$1500 + Im constrained in ways i wouldn't be if i did below
Replacement with Homeassist + either Zoneminder/BlueIris
I'm thinking of running all of this on a dual purpose DVR/Home storage/media center system 8gb ram and an i3 processor with 4-8TB HD + TPLink AV600 power adapters to lighten the load on my Wifi
Attach a GoControl CECOMINOD016164 HUSBZB-1 USB Hub so I have all the Zigbee/Zwave that i need - this system will go on my top floor to get the zwave/zigbee mesh away from my wifi router on my bottom floor.
Echo show for my wife in the kitchen <<<< I like the 10.1 inch screen, but I feel like I can probably build something for less than 230 and get all of the same functionality, potentially even alexa through an andriod emulator or something. I want to be able to see the security cams on this device in the kitchen.
Security Cams - I'm seeing a lot of recommendations for foscam, wyze, or amcrest depending on the application. I want atleast 2-3 outdoor cams that can handle nightvision. PTZ isn't a must. I just want crisp pictures available and to be able to remote in, so if I need motion sensors versus relying on the motion inherent to the outdoor camera, I'm open to your guys' suggestions. If I can trigger notifications that someone is in a zone so I can see it on either my kitchen display or wireless phones, that's all i care.
Smart lock - This is less necessary but a nice have. Schlage seems to be the go-to here, but i'm open to your guys suggestions for a main door smart lock
Mesh of smart bulbs and switches. I'll get this setup regardless. I'm going to need to run a driveway gate so probably the best thing to utilize with that is zwave.
Chicken coop automation - this is phase 4 but I'd like to be able to ensure my chickens get the protection/food/water they need if we want to travel
Driveway gate. Mighty mule powered... this is last phase but I'd like to intercom and camera this driveway gate.
I'm going to post my plan and want you guys to share your experiencesor suggestions
replacing ArloPro+3 cams + Smartthings hub $458 + all kinds of sensors - probably $800-$1500 + Im constrained in ways i wouldn't be if i did below
Replacement with Homeassist + either Zoneminder/BlueIris
I'm thinking of running all of this on a dual purpose DVR/Home storage/media center system 8gb ram and an i3 processor with 4-8TB HD + TPLink AV600 power adapters to lighten the load on my Wifi
Attach a GoControl CECOMINOD016164 HUSBZB-1 USB Hub so I have all the Zigbee/Zwave that i need - this system will go on my top floor to get the zwave/zigbee mesh away from my wifi router on my bottom floor.
Echo show for my wife in the kitchen <<<< I like the 10.1 inch screen, but I feel like I can probably build something for less than 230 and get all of the same functionality, potentially even alexa through an andriod emulator or something. I want to be able to see the security cams on this device in the kitchen.
Security Cams - I'm seeing a lot of recommendations for foscam, wyze, or amcrest depending on the application. I want atleast 2-3 outdoor cams that can handle nightvision. PTZ isn't a must. I just want crisp pictures available and to be able to remote in, so if I need motion sensors versus relying on the motion inherent to the outdoor camera, I'm open to your guys' suggestions. If I can trigger notifications that someone is in a zone so I can see it on either my kitchen display or wireless phones, that's all i care.
Smart lock - This is less necessary but a nice have. Schlage seems to be the go-to here, but i'm open to your guys suggestions for a main door smart lock
Mesh of smart bulbs and switches. I'll get this setup regardless. I'm going to need to run a driveway gate so probably the best thing to utilize with that is zwave.
Chicken coop automation - this is phase 4 but I'd like to be able to ensure my chickens get the protection/food/water they need if we want to travel
Driveway gate. Mighty mule powered... this is last phase but I'd like to intercom and camera this driveway gate.