Since we’re building three almost identical houses layout-wise, this is the plan for one of the houses and we’ll just double/triple everything as needed. This can thus be considered the plan for the fully detached house.
| Device | Model | Price | Link | Notes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Router | TP-Link ER605 | 111.80BGN | Senetic | If we’re using the TP-Link Omada ecosystem (which is the most affordable VLAN manageable WiFi 6 system), this is the best bang-for-the-buck router (previous choice was triple the price, ER7206) | Key Part, Price-optimized |
| PoE Switch | TP-Link SG105PE | 95.80BGN | Senetic | Theoretically we could swap to a single switch that has both PoE and non-PoE ports, but currently a 24-port PoE switch is prohibitively expensive. | Non-key Part, Price-optimized |
| Non-PoE Switch | TP-Link SG1024DE | 193.50BGN | Senetic | Best bang for the buck. Almost half the price of my previous choice (SG3428) without losing any key functionality. | Key Part, Price-optimized |
| PoE 24-port Switch | TP-Link SG2428P | 563BGN | Senetic | In case we have more money than initially expected, a fully PoE setup simplifies cabling for PoE-enabled cameras and other devices | Only on budget surplus!!! |
| Wireless Access Points | TP-Link EAP610 | 185.70BGN x2 | Senetic | Non-negotiable. There simply aren’t any cheaper WiFi 6 WAPs with decent seamless roaming. | Key Part, Price-optimized |
| Patch Panel | 2 x 24-port UTP CAT.6 | 2 x 57BGN | Negs | i don’t want to terminate 48 ports so this is the best bang for the buck (also cat6 jacks are expensive anyway) | Non-key Part, optimized |
| Network Rack | Mirsan Soho (12u, 400mm) | 194.16BGN | JAR Computers | I’ll need a bigger one than a 12u (probably 15 or 16u). Pretty key part for ventilation, maintenance, upgradeability, tidyness and general QoL. Technically non-key but REALLY NOT RECOMMENDED TO GO WITHOUT IT | Non-key Part, Non-final brand |
| Zigbee Coordinator | SLZB-MR1 | 100BGN | Supports ZHA, Zigbee2MQTT, and Thread with a powerful signal. | Key Part, Price-optimized | |
| CAT6 Cable | FTP Cat6 23AWG LSZH | 1,09BGN/m | xcom | ||
| Conduit | idk | idk |
Total Network Cost: ~1080BGN (excl. cables and conduit)
Wiring will be done in the attic, using the ceiling space for running cables and dropping them down inside the walls wherever needed.
| Device | Model | Price | Link | Notes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Server Chassis | InterTech U-4088-S | 200BGN | JAR Computers | This is assuming we’re going with a network rack (as recommended by me). If we find a better value 4U case, we can switch, but probably unnecessary. | Key Part, Price-optimized |
| GPU | RTX 3060 12GB / 3090 if we have spare money | ~350BGN (x2?) | OLX | These are pretty much constant in price always, so finding a specific one is unnecessary. If we figure that all of the AI models will be too much to run on a single 3060, buying 2 is an option (or a supplementary weaker card) | Key Part, Price-optimized |
| TPU | Google Coral TPU Dual Edge M.2 | 82BGN | Mouser | CRUCIAL for Frigate; needs an M.2-compatible MoBo. | Key Part, Price-optimized |
| CPU | Intel Core i5-12600k / 13500 | N/A | N/A | Too early to lock anything in, but it’s a wonderful processor with a solid price point. Needs to have an iGPU with QuickSync for Plex Transcoding and Tdarr | Key Part |
| RAM | Silicon Power D5XN 1x32GB, DDR5-6000, CL38 | 145BGN | Allstore | Nice bit of futureproofing. Essentially same price as DDR4, but with 6000mhz and potential for expansion. Potentially find a lower CL if within budget. | Key Part |
| MoBo | N/A | N/A | N/A | Needs to be ATX, to support M.2, to support LGA1300(?), to be DDR5. | Key Part |
| PSU | Seasonic G12 850w Gold | 185BGN | N/A | 170w GPU + 130w CPU + misc + hdds, at least get a 600w. | Key Part |
| Unraid OS | 100BGN | OS of choice. | |||
| Cache SSD | SK Hynix Platinum P41 1tb | 83 EUR | Megekko NL | Reliable, High Read Speed, Good Drive. | Key Part (Replaceable*) |
Total: 1800BGN
| Model | Zones | Pros | Cons | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqara FP2 WiFi | Yes | Multi-Target, Precise, Multiple Zones, Static Detection, BIG range, Golden Standard | WiFi, (Possible) Ghosting, Latency, (Possible) False Positives, Expensive as hell, Closed-source apparently? | 165BGN | Incl. Light Sensor; 15M Range, 120 degree cone. |
| Aqara FP1E Zigbee | No | Low Latency, Static Detection, Zigbee (non-router), Good-looking | No zones, no zigbee mesh routing, relatively expensive (compared to other brands) | 80BGN | 6M Range, 120 degree cone. |
| Aqara FP1 Zigbee | No | Same as FP1E, except with a motion sensor for even lower latency | Same as FP1E, though slightly higher mmwave latency | 72BGN | 5M Range, 120 degree cone. |
| Aqara FP300 Zigbee+WiFi | No | BATTERY POWERED!!!, Zigbee, Extra Sensors, PIR for even lower latency | No zones, not released yet, price unknown | ??? | Incl. PIR, Light, Temperature, Humidity Sensors; Range unknown. |
| Apollo MSR-2 WiFi | Yes (Linear) | Really Reliable & Accurate Static Detection, Extra Sensors, Tiny, Cheap | Only Linear Zones, WiFi, Single Target | ~70BGN | Incl. Light+UV, Temperature, Pressure, CO2 (35BGN extra), Pixel, Buzzer; 6m range, 120 degree cone. |
| Apollo MTR-1 | Yes | 3 Targets, 3 Zones, Extra Sensors, Tiny, Cheap | WiFi | ~70BGN | Same as above |
| Everything Presence Lite | Yes | Really Accurate, 3 Targets, Zones, Cheapish, BT Proxy, Responsive, Swappable Sensor, Customizable | WiFi | ~80BGN | Incl. Light Sensor, 5-6m range |
| Everything Presence One | No | Massive Range, Extra Sensors, BT Proxy, Near-Instant | No Zones, Single Target, WiFi, Expensive AF for no zones. | ~140BGN | 25m range, PIR, temperature, humidity, ambient light and Bluetooth tracking sensors. |
| Apollo R PRO-1 (NEW CONTENDER!) PoE | Yes | 3 Targets, Extra Sensors, PoE, Tiny, Dual mmWave!! | Expensive | 120BGN (+35) | CO2, Temp, Humidity sensors addon; |
| Sensy S1 Pro Multisense (NEW CONTENDER!) | Yes | 3 zones, Extra Sensors, Tiny, Excellent software, WS LED for status, good bang/buck | WiFi | 90BGN (+ 50) | CO2, UV, Ambient Light, Temperature, Air Quality, VOC, Humidity, Air Pressure |
| Type | Model/Make | Price | Link | Notes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Window/Door Sensor | Aqara Zigbee | <20BGN x 16 | AliExpress | 8 external entry points (anti-burglary) and 7 internal (automation) | Important |
| Vibration Sensor | Aqara Zigbee | 30BGN x 7 | AliExpress | 7 External Entry Points (Anti-forced entry) | Important |
| Water Leak Sensor | Aqara Zigbee | 30BGN x ? | AliExpress | To prevent flooding, place under sinks, outside of bathrooms, etc. | Important |
| Smoke Detector | Aqara Zigbee | 60BGN x 5 | AliExpress | Important | |
| Humidity + Temp + Air Pressure | Aqara Zigbee | 23BGN x 6 | AliExpress | One for each bathroom as well as every thermostat-regulated room | Important |
| CO2 | Screek WiFi | $35 USD | eBay | One for each room; Open window after 1000ppm | Sorta Important; could be in the presence sensor |
| Air Quality (PM, CO2, VOCs, Radon) | AirThings View Plus | 500BGN x 1 | AirThings | One for the living room | Non-important, Unnecessary |
Total: ~970BGN (excl. Presence Sensors, CO2 & AQ)
| Device | Model | Price | Link | Notes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smart Door Lock | Aqara U200/A100 (depending on door) | 540BGN / 350BGN | AliExpress A100, Aqara U200 | We were thinking of getting a cheap one but i read some horrifying stories about them. We either get an A100 if we can get the correct door type, or a U200 for a standard european door. | Important |
| Smart Doorbell | Reolink 2k+ PoE Doorbell | 160BGN | AliExpress | Facial Recognition will be implemented via Frigate | Important |
| Cameras | (Potentially) Imou Cruiser | ??? x 8 | ??? | ONVIF for PTZ, RTSP for normal camera stuff. Most are available. One of the cameras will be used to read license plates for gate via Frigate. | Important |
| Siren | Some generic 12v 130dB noisemaker connected to a smart relay/plug | ?? | ?? | Noise deterrent for burglars is effective, especially when paired with strobing lights ;) | Important |
Total: ~550BGN (excl. cameras)
| Device | Model | Price | Link | Notes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LED Strip | BTF-LIGHTING WS2812b-ECO | 17BGN/5m | AliExpress | No need for fanciness; Short-distance, hidden. 5v is also used for the rasppi and esp32 | Important |
| PSU | 5v 8a Power Supply Adapter | 23BGN | AliExpress | Could switch to 10a, though probably unnecessary | Important |
| Microcontroller | Raspberry Pi Zero 2w | 28BGN | Mouser | Multiple reports of it running hyperion smoothly; ESP-32 for LED control recommended | Important |
| LED Controller | ESP32 | 4BGN | Mouser | Could help with smoothness, but introduces complexity and point of failure | Unimportant |
| HDMI Splitter | Generic AliExpress Splitter 1 in, 2 out | 5BGN | AliExpress | One output goes to TV, other one goes to Pi | Important |
| HDMI USB Capture Card | Generic AliExpress, USB3 | 9BGN | AliExpress | Turns HDMI Signal into Pi-processable USB Signal | Important |
| Additional Cables, wires, relay, etc. | ~20BGN | Price Accounting Purposes | Important |