I am fairly new to home automation. I will be moving into my own place in Q1 2025 and would like to set it up as a smart home.
I've watched a few YouTube videos and they highly recommend Lutron switches. However, I believe they are only available in 120v. So I looked into setting up smart bulbs, and Philips Hue is what I usually see. I found a local official seller, which means it is compatible with 220v. I bought a starter kit to try it out, but had trouble setting up the Hue Bridge. We were even working with a Philips Hue support agent but couldn't get it to work. I am currently returning the starter kit to the seller. In addition, the bulbs are not bright enough for me and I don't think 16W bulbs are available here.
Now, I came across Aqara devices. They have 220V smart switches that you can buy online. Their M2 hub is a little pricey, but I could use the IR blaster in my room. I also plan to buy their U100 lock when I move next year. Will this investment be worth it? Have any of you had problems setting up the Aqara M2 hub?
Maybe I'm getting tired in Aqara, is there a better smart home setup?
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