Hello everyone! I’m diving into the world of home automation and wanted to share my plans and seek some expert advice. ZigBee has caught my attention due to its multi-routing capabilities and low latency, which seem perfect for my setup. However, the price point is a bit daunting, but I think it’s worth it for reliability.
I’m planning to use ZigBee for a variety of devices across three floors of my house. Here’s a breakdown of what I have in mind:
- 7 Blitzwolf BW-SHP13 Power Metering Plugs on floors 1 and 2
- 8 Smart Bulbs on floors 2 and 3 (still deciding on the exact model)
- 14 In-Wall Power Switches for light control
- 5 LED Strip Controllers on floors 2 and 4
- 14 Smart Switches for lighting
- 7 Smoke & Gas Detectors
- 10 Heating Thermostats
- 17 Window/Door Sensors
- 2 Motion Sensors
- 2 Wireless Buttons
My main question revolves around the ZigBee coordinator. I’ve read that the newer cc2652R chip offers better range compared to the widely available cc2531. Given that all my power plugs, bulbs, and switches will theoretically act as routers, will there be any noticeable difference in performance between these two coordinators? Also, do you see any potential issues with the number of devices or the setup itself?
I’m running Home Assistant on an old Zotac CI320 nano machine, which is located on the lowest floor. The other devices will connect via Ethernet or Wi-Fi, such as cameras and doorbells.
I’m really excited about this project and would appreciate any tips or insights the community can offer!