This is my take on the setup for Home Automation.
Hardware
Below is the hardware that is running Home Assistant
- Intel NUC with Intel Celeron N2820 CPU
- 4GB memory
- SSD
- Z-Wave.Me USB Stick
Below is the hardware running AppDaeon, MQTT broker etc.
- Intel Core I5-4690K
- 16 GB memory
- Some TBs of disk space
Software
All the software is containers running in docker.
- Ubuntu
- Home Assistant
- AppDaemon
- Mosquitto MQTT broker
Stuff that I use my home automation to control.
- Hue light bulps
- Ikea Trädfri bulps
- Turning TV on and off
- My Denon Surround Receiver
- ChromeCast and ChromeCast Audio devices
- Outdoor christmas light
- Coming home lights in the garage and by the front door