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  1. JohnRice

    New open home/shop barndo construction build. Suggestions for high quality systems!?

    It you are already wiring for ethernet around the building, you can simply use multiple, regular wifi routers set to "Access Point" mode rather than using mesh systems like Eero. Like these other options, it's more tech work on your end, but in the end it provides better coverage. I didn't...
  2. JohnRice

    New open home/shop barndo construction build. Suggestions for high quality systems!?

    That’s a big question. This is just my preference. I like to know how stuff works, and to be able to change what I want. I also want to select the components, and be able to change them when I want, rather than be limited to installer brands. Integration tends to reduce flexibility. I...
  3. JohnRice

    New open home/shop barndo construction build. Suggestions for high quality systems!?

    It sounds like you’re looking for a whole-house integration system, which is something I’m not a fan of, plus it is well out of my wheelhouse, so I’ll leave it to others who have more knowledge on the subject than I do. I can say that your installer will want you to buy their installer specific...
  4. JohnRice

    New open home/shop barndo construction build. Suggestions for high quality systems!?

    Sounds like a fun project. Lots of details need to be figure out. First, the whole "built in" aspect can mean a lot of different things. It can also be the biggest tripping point. The reality of that tends to not be what people generally assume it to be. I really recommend against having it...
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