I am extremely fascinated by Smart Homes, I am just beginning to get into them and would love to learn as much as i can. I have a project that i would LOVE input on There are so many āThingsā out there and i canāt even comprehend them all!
I have a client who is building a massive home (mansion standards for our area). Weāre talking 4 stories, 2 double car garages, an elevator, a builtin vault that is the size of a master bedroom, quarters for 3 different sets of guests that may visit anytime with mini kitchensā¦ Their main living areas include a lodge style open concept living/dining & kitchen area and my guess is that it measures at least 60ā across from wall to wall. 2 large offices are on the other side of the kitchen where Cat6 that has been run to every aspect of the house terminates. There are 2 small children with their own bed/bath combos and 2 playrooms, one on each upper level of the house. They have balconies on the 2nd and 3rd stories with sliding glass doors. The house is setup for geothermal heating via a pond that is about 150ā away from their house with a creek that runs to it from the house. So, I could go on and on about this place but hopefully iāve given enough to get us startedā¦
The house is wired for POE IP cams, havenāt decided on which ones yet, open to input here as wellā¦ would like integration with smart home if possibleā¦
Top of my head Items:
Some type of sensor in all kid areas and main living areas
-*The pond and stream concern me with the small children, what sensors can be put in/around these? i was thinking devices like they use in swimming pools? Variables include lots of deer and other wildlife that will trigger theseā¦ not sure if there is a full work around?
-sliding glass doors on the balconies - I cannot find smart locks that work with sliding doorsā¦ There are door sensors thoughā¦
-moisture sensor in utility room
-Motorized window coverings would be awesome that automatically close when the temperature reaches a certain degree. southern facing windows, the heat gets real bad in the summer, I have the same issue (mini issue in comparison) in my house. Awesome in the winter thoughā¦ I did see Aeotecās smart film but donāt think that it will block the sun/heat from coming inā¦
-Lighting -Love the LED Hue that is available, but how to install in an area that has 5-10 lights/ dimmer switch without changing out all? areas to put these would be greatā¦ rope lighting ideas too needed outside of above/below cabinetsā¦ what about hallway floor and stair lighting for night motion?
-at least 3 different fixed control panels for use outside of phones (suggestions?) read a post about nexus 7 tab used in this thread: http://blog.smartthings.com/stories/home-automation-dashboard/ (SO AWESOME but i know absolutely nothing about coding/script/html etcā¦ Really need to learnā¦
-I believe they have ordered 2 door locks so far Zwave maybe
-doorbell camera intercoms?
-outlets and switches - what should be a must?
Whewā¦ going to stop here and let the fun begin!!!