What would I do if I lost everything and had to rebuild my smart home from scratch in 2025—with just £1,000?
In this video, I walk you through exactly how I’d restart my Home Assistant setup from the ground up. From choosing the right Wi-Fi system to picking Zigbee over Matter, sourcing budget-friendly sensors, and building a rock-solid automation foundation—this is the ultimate guide for beginners and rebuilders alike.
💡 Whether you’re new to Home Assistant or planning a fresh start, this video covers: Best value Wi-Fi mesh systems (TP-Link Deco vs UniFi)
Choosing Zigbee over Matter in 2025 Budget-friendly smart sensors, dimmers, and presence detection
Replacing Ring with a DIY doorbell setup Smart speaker choices (Alexa, Google, or Home Assistant Voice?)
Full cost breakdown and setup strategy
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Items from the Video TP-Link Deco BE25(3-pack) – https://amzn.to/480bPiR
SLZB-06 – https://bit.ly/47t3W5r
Zigbee 1 gang Dimmers – https://bit.ly/3XihJWo
Zigbee 2 gang Dimmers – https://bit.ly/4nDU9OF
Soil sensor – https://bit.ly/4oXGTph
Presence Sensor – https://bit.ly/4nGtQra
Temp Sensor – https://url.td/9tU5A