Hi, sorry I’m a beginner, I’m looking for recommendations for having a doorbell (similar to ring with camera), connected speakers throughout the home, and connected lights preferably with a sleep mode (timer that slowly dims the lights), all connected to the same app preferably :) let me know if this is even achievable. Thank you!
I’ve found over the years my Google Home Assistant app on my phones and Google Hubs can handle all of my different brand smart devices which includes switches, plugs, light bulbs, and smart home products like audio and visual equipment, not to mention my Sensi thermostat.
Once I set up the device in the manufacturer’s app I never use it again as Google controls my drives from there once I link them to Google Assistant.
Google also allows for automation with digital timers and automated commands to control devices too. I think Alexa can do the same thing but I’ve not tried it. It’s a lot easier since the days of physical controllers from radio shack…
If you’re looking for a easy to use platform, I would go for the Homey Pro
Home Assistant.
100% doable with Home assistant
doorbell (similar to ring with camera
Check out the Reolink PoE doorbell cam, works great with HA
connected speakers throughout the home
Check out Volumio, works great with HA
and connected lights preferably with a sleep mode (timer that slowly dims the lights), all connected to the same app preferably
Most Wifi/Zwave lights/switches are supported in HA, including Hue and Caseta.
home assistant is the closest you can get to a one app to do everything.