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Discover the world of home automation using Raspberry Pi, a cost-effective alternative to commercial systems that can often be expensive and inflexible. With hardware options ranging from relay boards to wireless solutions like Z-Wave and GPIO, this approach is adaptable for both new builds and retrofits. Open-source software like OpenHab allows for extensive customization and interaction with various devices, limited only by your imagination. Empower your home with smart automation without breaking the bank.
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My Way – there are others. Home Automationon the Raspberry Pi
Many options for Home Automation • Most are commercially sold systems • Can be very expensive • Not much flexibility. • Great presentation • Limited integration
My Approach • Starting point was hardware selection • Building a new home • But just as easy for an existing home.
Hardware Options • Relay boards – USB or Serial • 2, 4, 8 or 16 channel • Adds to requirement for wiring. • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2B67hybdAA • GPIO options on the Pi • Wireless options
Wireless • Found Z-wave • No wiring requirement • Easy to add extras • Easy for a retro-fit • Affordable • Huge range of hardware • Caution – Australia/NZ frequency
Z-Wave on the Pi • Uses a daughterboard • Called Razberry • Various controllers available • Prices range from $100 - $1500 • Can use your smartphone or tablet • Keyfob
Useful Websites • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Z-Wave • http://digitalhomesystems.com.au/ • http://zwave.com.au/ • http://www.z-wavealliance.org/about-z-wave • http://razberry.z-wave.me/index.php?id=10
Software • Initial software to initialise the the hardware devices • OpenHab is open source software • Highly configurable • Interacts with just about anything • Very wide range of commercial systems
Software is not yet highly developed and polished • Open source so developed by volunteers • Getting better all the time • No restriction on what you can do with it • Limited only by your imagination • Good match for the Raspberry Pi