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#318404 14-Jan-2025 15:34
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New build recently started and at framing and roof stage.
Looking for:

 

     

  1. A smart door lock that will work with home automation on a new build.
    Preferably not wifi based due to that eating batteries but will consider if it comes to it. Key not important, Keypad preferred, Fingerprint would be good
    Can we buy from overseas and use here as there seems to be a far better range overseas than the models available in NZ?

  2. Smart light switches - Most youtube reviews seem to show brands and devices not available or certified here. 
    What brands can be used here? Ideally want to be able to have HA turn off or schedule lights rather than using individual manufacturers apps
    Could use traditional physical light switches and just get smart relays for in the wall to control automation? any downsides?

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  #3331464 14-Jan-2025 15:40
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What kind of HA taskts do you need? 




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  #3331466 14-Jan-2025 15:49
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"Lock the door if movement is detected in the front garden" or "Lock the door if someone is detected jumping the back fence"

 

Make sure you don't voice enable it though. Don't want the burglar shouting "Alexa, unlock the door".





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  #3331530 14-Jan-2025 16:31
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We've got a Yolink door lock, key + keypad, and runs more or less forever off AA batteries since it's LoRa not WiFi.




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  #3331557 14-Jan-2025 17:21
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it will always come with a key, often a crappy one, as you need a manual override if the electrics fail.

 

whatever make/model you look at, do a search on how to hack it. some of those electronic locks are insanely easy to open, ie quicker to hack it than to use a key.


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  #3333290 19-Jan-2025 17:40
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If you are starting from scratch on a new build, look at doing DALI2 lighting, I hear KNX has good integration with HASS.

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