I would like to join in here. We are also about to move soon (new building). Network sockets are in almost every room. I want to implement everything in a server cabinet in the basement and not have many devices flying around in the living room. An access point is planned on each floor.
Gradually, everything should be further optimized smart home-wise. At the moment, I haven't been able to implement much in the apartment yet.
Synology server, hue, Alexa, and co. are currently available. Cameras etc. are planned. At the moment, I am also still dealing with the topic of Homematic.
But what is initially important to me is with which devices/companies I build the basic framework. I would define myself as a tech-savvy layman. However, I am willing to learn and optimize. Statistics and evaluations etc. are certainly nice, but probably only sporadically interesting for me once everything is running.
When it comes to access points, you almost always come across Unifi. So far, I found them quite good and had initially set my sights on the Nanohd. Now there is, of course, WiFi 6 (but hardly any device with me can use it yet), and I am considering going directly for the Unifi U6 Lite.
In principle, I find it nice if everything else is from one source and can be configured relatively understandably. However, I found the switches from Unifi quite expensive for my usage. Therefore, the question is whether it might be over the top for me. Alternatively, I came across the Omeda series from TP-Link. It is more affordable price-wise, but you don't seem to find as many instructions/videos as with Unifi.
What are your experiences with this? What makes sense, what is worthwhile, and what would only be nice to have? And of course, the question of how to make it as secure as possible. I thought of a guest and network for cameras etc.
The internet connection currently runs via cable and the Vodafone station.
I would appreciate some feedback.
If I have forgotten anything, please let me know. Thanks in advance.