Smart switches and light strips for new house

[Invertigo]

Hello all!

I currently live in a flat and have an Alexa controlled home with some Hue bulbs, Ring alarm system etc. We're in the process of moving so I'm looking at what I need to add to expand the system to suit the new property.

There's a lot of spotlights, way more than would be reasonable to swap to Hue bulbs, so I figure the best option is smart switches instead. Ideally want a couple of dimmers and the rest regular on/off switches is fine.

I'd also like to, at some point, add motion/light sensors to the kitchen, hallway etc. We have an Echo with a built in hub so I assume a ZigBee compatible one is the best option.

Similarly, if I add some govee light strips to the kitchen, would these link up with a smart switch and motion sensor?

Thanks all, still feel very new to this whole smart home setup.

 

[Seb Briggs]

Shelly WiFi modules are cheap and easy to install and will work with Amazon Echo

You would need a Shelly dimmer2 and Shelly 2.5 relay modules

They also have there own motion sensor as well

Modules are under £20 and motion sensor £36

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[Invertigo]

Thanks for that, had heard of Shelly before and seems about right. Assume they have some switches that work 2 way I.e. landing lights will have a switch upstairs and one downstairs?

 

[Seb Briggs]

They are modules that go behind standard light switches rather than switches themselves . A single module will work with two way switches

 

[Seb Briggs]