Smart homes

[ushdadude]

So basically, to have a smart home, it's better to have Poe wiring but it's not necessary.

[aygart]

So basically, to have a smart home, it's better to have Poe wiring but it's not necessary.

I would do it since again

I would guess that yes since we do not know what will come in the future which will require cat6

[ushdadude]

I would do it since again

Just have to get it priced out. Wiring would have to be in the walls

[somefield]

To be able to have range extenders or mesh network around the house and to have a c wire for the thermostats.

There's something called "Add-a Wire" cost about $8-10 allows you to convert a standard 4 wire stat to a 5 wire (adding the "c").

[aygart]

There's something called "Add-a Wire" cost about $8-10 allows you to convert a standard 4 wire stat to a 5 wire (adding the "c").

This looks like a similar idea but if someone is rewiring just do it right.
https://www.amazon.com/Honeywell-THP9045A1023-Wiresaver-Wiring-Thermostat/dp/B0060ASWPE/ref=pd_sim_328_6?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B0060ASWPE&pd_rd_r=YFAQDAT4E7WDWFZPG74S&pd_rd_w=WuMVg&pd_rd_wg=W6nX9&psc=1&refRID=YFAQDAT4E7WDWFZPG74S

[ushdadude]

any particular system that is recommended? eg smartthings, echo, google.......?

ETA: I don't really care for automation. I'm really interested in controlling everything from one device.

[chucksterace]

So just saw this.
I have changed out almost all my light switches to Wemo devices and have not had any issues with them. I have a few Amazon Echo Dots around the Apartment and can control them from there. I also have a few plug adapters that control lamps and are great.
I do not regret them at all but they do need the neutral/ground wire. I am going to most likely put in some thermostats eventually but for a small apartment so far I a m good.

[ushdadude]

So just saw this.
I have changed out almost all my light switches to Wemo devices and have not had any issues with them. I have a few Amazon Echo Dots around the Apartment and can control them from there. I also have a few plug adapters that control lamps and are great.
I do not regret them at all but they do need the neutral/ground wire. I am going to most likely put in some thermostats eventually but for a small apartment so far I a m good.

interesting. and you can control everything from your phone remotely?
Is there a more elegant way to do it?

[chucksterace]

interesting. and you can control everything from your phone remotely?
Is there a more elegant way to do it?

Phone yes.
Alexa Yes,
Also from the light switches lol.

[efflpetzel]

SHABBOS TIMERS:

Standard Honeywell digital timer vs smart switch

Thoughts?

[aygart]

SHABBOS TIMERS:

Standard Honeywell digital timer vs smart switch

Thoughts?

Leave the lights on

[efflpetzel]

Leave the lights on

Wasn't part of the question.

[thaber]

SHABBOS TIMERS:

Standard Honeywell digital timer vs smart switch

Thoughts?

Also not part of the question, but I have a couple of these, easiest way to go (espescially if you're rewiring your house anyway

[ushdadude]

Also not part of the question, but I have a couple of these, easiest way to go (espescially if you're rewiring your house anyway

how is that easier than replacing the light switch?

[aygart]

how is that easier than replacing the light switch every year or two?

FTFY

[thaber]

how is that easier than replacing twenty light switches ?

FTFY, this is a whole house eitza

[ushdadude]

FTFY, this is a whole house eitza

You want every room and every light to turn in and off at the same time?

[lubaby]

You want every room and every light to turn in and off at the same time?

Seems like each light needs its own box.

[aygart]

The grey boxes can be done as you wish to configure it. Typically they are done by the circuit.

[efflpetzel]

Leave the lights on

Care to expound on your opinion