I want to gradually automate my home over the next year or two and am curious if anyone here has done so and what your experience has been. I just started learning how it all works so I'm pretty uneducated so I want to make sure I don't do anything that will make it harder in the future.
I installed a Nest thermostat recently and have an ADT Pulse security system. I'm planning on adding a doorbell cam soon (I may be stuck with the Ring 2 as my current doorbell is perpendicular to the walkway and moving the wires will be more trouble than it's worth so I need a battery operated one).
I plan to do smart lighting soon as well, but will also likely add an indoor and outdoor cam (Nest most likely), and who knows what else.
What are everyone's thoughts on Z-wave vs Zigbee, getting a central hub for everything and which one to get, etc.... Basically, anyone's experience or expertise will be appreciated.