HM beginner in need of advice

[rawMatic]

As my _hoch deutsch_ is not too _hoch_, I thought I might try my luck here.

I have a relatively simple request. Our 3 room apartment needs a bit of technology.

Main starter goal is to install 2-4 radiator thermostat valves and create a simple daily/weekly schedule via WEB or/and mobile APP.

Optional:
If possible I would like to control the individual valves via Alexa. Eg: "Alexa, set the temperature in bathroom to 22°C" or something similar.
I would also like to have the sistem future-proof if possible, so other HW can be connected later (eg, switch for electric boiler, wall thermostat, window open detector and similar)

What would you suggest to buy? Is HomeMatic even the best solution for me?

[tomi_cc16]

Which country you from? Maybe there is already some Info in your language?
viewtopic.php?f=49&t=47867&p=479395#p479395

As a total Beginner I recommend you Homematic IP with Access Point (not CCU3 - CCU3 is more for experts). It‘s Plug&Play you can use it with Amazon UK Alexa and there is already an App(Android or iOS) for the cloud.
I think its future proof and if you want you can still later switch to CCU3 for much more options.

Here a short brochure with all information you need to start.
https://www.eq-3.com/Downloads/eq3/down ... 019_EN.pdf

Here some videos that explains the system:
Homematic IP Access Point Climate Control Solution:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSElLFTkawI
Homematic IP Access Point Floor Heating Control
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjjLhdfAiqA
Homematic IP Access Point Security and Surveillance
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSHImeeyRC8
Homematic IP Climate Set:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0khqXKeyQFk
Homematic IP App Control:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvofSk2sL_Y

!!! All Important Info can be found here that will answer min 80% of all your questions !!!
viewtopic.php?f=49&t=41325#p410395

[rawMatic]

Thank you. I'm looking into it.

[papperone]

Just small note, I contact EQ-3 as they claimed HmIP Alexa compatible as I was unable to find any skill and they told me it's only available in the Alexa German skill store so you can't use it with Alexa unless you are in Germany...
But on the other hand it work flawlessly with Google Home assistants in any language (including italian so it's acceptable for my family!)

[tomi_cc16]

I guess this info is not 100% correct regarding the Alexa skill. But Google Home like mentioned is a very good alternative for many languages.

You can use the official Amazon Alexa Skill for Homematic IP in English, French, Italian, Spanish and German.
For example if you want to use the skill in english you need to have an Amazon UK account connected to e.g. a Echo, DOT, ... - how to switch Amazon account to other region you need to google or create new account in that language.
Here the Homematic IP Skill in different language variants:
UK
FR
IT
ES
DE

Alternatives:
And of course if you connected the Homematic IP Access Point with Home Assistant (or any other Smart Home Hub) you can also voice control it with the Home Assistant Alexa Skill (you need to check on your own which languages are available). But unfortunately Home Assistant wants money for the cloud with Alexa.

An Alternative for free is also the Conrad Connect Skill that you can connect with your Homematic IP Access Point (available on amazon.com, amazon.de).
More Info here:
viewtopic.php?f=49&t=45043

Since few days also there is an Adapter (beta version) to control it with ioBroker (Smart Home Hub):
https://github.com/iobroker-community-a ... /README.md
The ioBroker basic cloud is still for free - and they have Alexa Skill in DE and UK.