u/Proof-One-2407

Context - new home build thru builder where they control everything. I can't supply Unifi Cat6 cable, which is $179 for a spool. You get the idea. Everything has to go through their contractor for high voltage, low voltage, etc. I understand every builder/GC if you go through with them, there is 15% markup for their time for what their vendor charge them.

Anyone can review these plan to see if I'm doing overkill for Cat6a + Speaker wiring.

The quote came back in excess of $50K. Is it reasonable? Location PNW.

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Upper Floor

AI 360 vs G6 Pro 360? Is AI 360 Better???

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I have a use case to install a discrete interior camera in the hall, entrance lobby of the home to monitor the dog etc.

In the Design Center I use AI Theta pro to design the coverage etc. UI support couldn't help how to get HUB behind the drywall when the house will be done.

Is it a good idea to buy AI Theta Pro right now when the home is in the framing stage and hang the HUB in the truss? Then access to the HUB will be lost forever.

Using the speaker as a hideout for HUB doesn't work for all spots.

What other replacement camera have you used for interior security monitoring?

AI 360
https://store.ui.com/us/en/category/cameras-dome-turret/products/uvc-ai-360

or

G6 Pro 360
https://store.ui.com/us/en/category/cameras-dome-turret/products/uvc-g6-pro-360

https://preview.redd.it/9zs13j6zxwtg1.jpg?width=2730&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=758186015b1d3763e777a7589339ee92a9314fc3

I have a use case to install a discrete interior camera in the hall, entrance lobby of the home to monitor the dog etc.

In the Design Center I use AI Theta pro to design the coverage etc. UI support couldn't help how to get HUB behind the drywall when the house will be done.

Is it a good idea to buy AI Theta Pro right now when the home is in the framing stage and hang the HUB in the truss? Then access to the HUB will be lost forever.

Using the speaker as a hideout for HUB doesn't work for all spots.

What other replacement camera have you used for interior security monitoring?

AI 360
https://store.ui.com/us/en/category/cameras-dome-turret/products/uvc-ai-360

or

G6 Pro 360
https://store.ui.com/us/en/category/cameras-dome-turret/products/uvc-g6-pro-360

https://preview.redd.it/pmymbo0exwtg1.jpg?width=2730&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=89cc2fa8f3df0159154d46d55d88ccad8bd4c0d0

What are the wireless windows shades, blinds options are there for new home? Home has tons of windows and wiring is not an options as builder is charging 10x to do the wiring.

Any Wireless windows shades, blinds options that can be charged with USB-C once a month?

I also saw some windows privacy film reels on my instagram. Which can turn the windows totally opaque or dark with press of button. Any Do/Don't to that film thing?

New home is in Low Voltage rough-in stage.

What kind of wiring I need to drop at each windows for motorized shades, blinds or drapery later on? At point, idkl which or what kind of windows treatment will be done.

Should I drop Cat6a+POE++ at every windows or 16/4 wire?

TIA