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Building from scratch (lemmy.world)

submitted 8 months ago by Minsk_trust@lemmy.world to c/homeassistant@lemmy.world

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Hey all,

Im constructing a new home in sort of a remote mountainous area. Its a small one bedroom cabin, nothing crazy. Im about to start plumbing but am planning on electrical.

If you were going to incorporate HA into a new build what would you do?

Im not super familiar with HA but would love to incorporate it in now. Should i be installing all smart switches? Smart outlets? Are there really worthwhile sensors I should be installing now before drywall etc?

Thanks

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[–] __init__@programming.dev 8 points 8 months ago

            
              Network cables everywhere. Way easier to do that before drywalling if that’s something you want.
Neutrals in your switch boxes will make smart switches easier later. Though I heard that might be a code requirement for new construction anyway?
Also heard oversize switch boxes are a thing, which will also make smart switches easier later (assuming price difference is negligible).