Home automation vs PC building
Home automation and PC building have 95% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.
| What | Home automation | PC building |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 2 hours a week | 2 hours a week |
| Who with | On your own | On your own |
| You end up with | Something you made | Something you made |
| Feels | Lively | Lively |
| To start | $80 | $800 |
Choose home automation if
- Cheaper to start
- Easier to do alone
About $80 to start, then about $10 a month.
Choose PC building if
- Costs more to start
- More social
About $800 to start, then about $15 a month.
What you'll need
- Home automation: Smart Lighting, Smart Plugs Full cost breakdown
- PC building: About $800 to start, then about $15 a month. Full cost breakdown