Project Help! Want to buy a gift but have no idea where to start :(

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hi everyone!

i special xmas present bf need huge hand.

we bought new house , bf software engineer , loves tinker. since hard buy for, buy him hardware in order him create home automation/domotic project our new house, because know love code , build :)
it wouldn't have ready made project - point let him play both hardware , software side of it!


the project make "system" switch lights on , off, switch air con on/off, turn kitchen appliances on/off - stuff this. ideally controlled app, exists or can make himself.

my questions are:

what hardware should buy?
is feasible without intervening on existing plugs, walls, etc?
any other suggestions fancier things, perhaps?

if it's of help, he's android user , linux enthusiast.
sorry ignorance , many whoever poor ignorant girl! :-))))

raspberry pi 3b starter kit adafruit:  https://www.adafruit.com/product/1806

have him home assistant on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgl3ktryo6s&t=56s

i had 0 experience linux , got mine , running in week of tinkering on own time.

i have temp sensors, wifi outlets throughout house , added foscam hd security camera in kids playroom.

i doubt regret it!


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