Show series request: I 'd love some direction on DIY home automation stuff done cheap maker styl...

[G+_Ben Reese]

Show/series request: I'd love some direction on DIY home automation stuff done cheap/maker style but with more security than most makers might consider.

 

So my thinking is:

•Raspberry Pi to act as a central hub and UI

•Arduino Micro/Nano/anything tiny for actually switching power

•Something like NRD24L01 for wireless communications

•If possible, a rotating key (similar to car remote entry) for security - just something to prevent replay attacks

 

If there's a good way to do this without the Arduino to cut down even more on cost and size, that's be cool. That might be a better request of The Ben Heck Show? though...

 

Other nice to haves: light/fan dimming, keep the existing switches functional (maybe 3-way circuit?)

[G+_Pete Warner]

I think this is an excellent idea. I am frustrated by the lack of security in the average Internet of Things (IoT) devices. As a maker, I think the maker community can do better.

 

Why does my Amazon Echo not use voice recognition for user authentication? Why is anyone at a party in my home now able to add things to my Amazon shopping list or downvote songs?

 

Why can't I have a secure music streaming device that does Pandora? Secure video streaming device that does NetFlix and Plex? Why can't I have a secure weather station?

[G+_Scott W]

mysensors.org

[G+_Ben Reese]

Thanks, Scott Weeks?. I've seen that and I think it's what is mostly used on Superhouse.tv, but I wasn't sure about the security. I guess I should just get some of the radios and a couple Arduino Nanos and try this stuff out on my own. The My Sensors seems like a great place to start!