Ultimate Smart Home - Zero budget
The author aims to build a functional, expandable, and local smart home system for under £100, using affordable products and avoiding reliance on major tech companies.
MAIN POINTS FROM TRANSCRIPT
- The goal is to create a smart home under £100, functional in every room.
- The system should be easy for beginners and expandable with different products.
- It must work locally without internet or manufacturer dependency.
- The setup is designed for a single-bedroom studio apartment.
TAKEAWAYS
- Affordable smart home solutions are possible with experience and knowledge of budget products.
- The system should not depend on major tech companies like Amazon.
- Home Assistant can be used on old devices for smart home integration.
- IKEA offers some of the cheapest products for building a smart home.