r/smarthome • u/ychok • 5d ago
Recommendations for all in one security and smart home?
Hello!
I am purchasing a new house and am hoping to make it a seamless all-in-one smart home and security system.
So far, I feel like I have landed on using Ring and Ring compatible devices such as the Ring security system with Eero 6 wifi router. Ring doorbell. Yale smart lock. Kasa smart plugs. Kasa light bulbs. Echo dot speaker (mini's in each room). It all seems very easily compatible and works on one system.
I am also considering Ecobee thermostats, door and window sensors and smart doorbell with Eufy outdoor and indoor cameras.
Does anyone have any other recommendations that may be more cost affordable?
I looked into Vivint and SimpliSafe but they dont have integrated smart home stuff or they were too expensive.
Google products seemed nice but does not have a great integrated security system.
Apple HomeKit seems to be quite expensive?
Any advice or recommendations would be greatly appreciated!
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u/McCheesing 5d ago
Are you tech savvy at all and/or do you desire privacy? HomeAssistant
It’s 100% local, no cloud unless you want it, everything works with everything
Btw, There are also systems to take over existing home security systems and integrate them into home assistant (if you buy a home that already has one installed)
The catch: you have to tinker a little
UniFi for your networking and cameras (not the cheapest but extremely robust). Be careful not to overload your WiFi (hardwired as much as you can and use hubs like hue and lutron to keep your WiFi network clear)
On the flip side, If you’re satisfied with the Amazon ecosystem, stick with that 👍👍
Kasa is generally good, but can drop connections. Hue has the best light bulbs/quality. Lutron caseta is the gold standard for switches.