I've really wanted to get into this to some extent but it's such a complex (and expensive!) topic that I really would like some distilled knowledge from someone who's been through it and figured out what works and what doesn't, the pitfalls, etc. This is probably a good place to ask - does anyone know of a reliable guide (or ideally blog) to get started? Or maybe would be a good topic for a future HN submission.
My personal focus would be on cloud-free/self-hosted systems. Looping through the cloud as a convenience is fine but I don't really want to rely on cloudshit 100% for the operation of my house.
Also I've heard really good things about the Lutreon stuff? Not open, and not cheap, but it works, and I've heard the z-wave stuff isn't always 100%.
My personal focus would be on cloud-free/self-hosted systems. Looping through the cloud as a convenience is fine but I don't really want to rely on cloudshit 100% for the operation of my house.
Also I've heard really good things about the Lutreon stuff? Not open, and not cheap, but it works, and I've heard the z-wave stuff isn't always 100%.