Off the shelf vs DIY

Post #440,875 by drook 2/11/22 9:37:06 PM 2/11/22 9:37:06 PM Reply	Off the shelf vs DIY The best tutorial I've seen is this one: https://www.instructables.com/DIY-Smart-Home-Automation/ The closest I've seen to buy it is this: https://www.control4.com/solutions/products/wireless-keypads (They also have the smart lights and the base unit.) Pricey, and doesn't use tablets but rather configurable pads. I suspect most consumers don't want the uber-flexible controller, so if that's a must-have then I think you're going to need to build it. -- Drew
Post #440,877 by crazy 2/12/22 4:11:08 AM 2/12/22 4:11:08 AM Reply	Interesting The commercial option is one of those that if you have to ask you can't afford it. No prices listed, call them and engage your project manager. A project manager?
Post #440,878 by drook 2/12/22 9:44:37 AM 2/12/22 9:44:37 AM Reply	Ayup When we were first married Jenn did network installs. Mostly commercial, but a couple residential that included home theater, security, and lighting. Those were big $$$ places on the lake. At least one of them, the work they did would have bought my house. You would think that with Bluetooth and wifi things would be more plug and play by now but there just aren't enough people who really care. "I walk into the room and flip the switch. Why should I pay $20 for a lightbulb that I have to use my phone to turn it on?" -- Drew

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