Internet Of Things
contoller
The absolute Ferrari on controllers is:
HomeSeer HomeTroller S6: $1200
So we go for the Smartthings hub which supports Wifi, Zigbee, Z-Wave at $99
This is the list of compatible devices
lighting
For lighting you can use many things but the cheapest are:
It's worth getting a Philips Hue starter Pack with the 2.0 bridge.
E27 = screw bulb
GU10 = the little spots with 2 plugs
E27
Philips hue white / amazon GBP 14,99
Philips hue white / BOL EUR 19,95
Lampenonline hue lux white e27 EUR 17.96 excl postage
GU10
or
8x GU10 to E27 converter plugs for $7.29
heating
For heating you need a smart radiator valve / TRV (thermostatic radiator valve) / Central heating valve
Conrad has these which are programmable but not smartthings
Honeywell Evohome will be compatible with smartthings soon
Tado
Danfoss doesn't seem to work
So far it looks like you will have to connect the brand thermostat to the TRV
other devices
fake TV
fake Dog