https://homey.app/en-us/wiki/what-is-zigbee/
https://homey.app/en-us/wiki/what-is-z-wave/
Here you can find quite some hands-on info
this post was submitted on 30 Nov 2023
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Home automation is the residential extension of building automation.
It is automation of the home, housework or household activity.
Home automation may include centralized control of lighting, HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning), appliances, security locks of gates and doors and other systems, to provide improved convenience, comfort, energy efficiency and security.
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With all of the networking required in home automation you should look into learning more about doing things like setting up mesh networks and get ready to offer support plans as a part of it. Set up a small home server and get into HAOS.
I'm currently taking the comptia network +.
I also plan on doing some RF courses in the new year as this sort of knowledge will definitely come in very handy.
Thanks for your comment I'll be sure to check out HAOS👍
Very little call for true home automation now. Too much can be done by the diy folks. We do RTI which is still a closed market. But have had many clients who go the Alexa or Google route due to cost and think that’s automation. Network training is a must in almost anything though. Stay away from things like HAOS though as not a sellable, program and walk away from product. It definitely a diy thing.
Will that always be the case though?
As you've said, lots of smart devices are currently making their way into the home.
Will elements of home automation not follow as technology keeps with its consistent advance?
I thought about doing a home automation business in the past but found out that industrial automation pays a lot more right off the bat. Factories will pay handsomely to make sure their machines function perfectly and repeatedly. Home owners are a lot more budget conscious since there isn’t a business case behind their spend. And if they have that kind of disposable income, they typically don’t have the time and patience for you to figure it out as you go and want an established company with lots of personnel and dedicated support.
Not trying to discourage you, but just sharing my own perspective.
I agree with your perspective however when I look at younger generations I think there will be a demand for home automation and smart homes in the near future.
They live on their phones and have grown up being glued to them. I believe they will also want to have as much control over their homes as is possible via their phones/tablets.
I think lots of stuff whether it's alarms, blinds, lights, heating etc will all be routinely centralised in one app. This is obviously already happening but it's only going to become more and more standard.
What actually becomes automated is up for debate but it won't hurt to be ahead of the curve.
Geek Squad?