I'm thinking about going the colour LED home lighting route + IoT + sensors. But the non-proprietary options often include things like microphones... and God knows what the apps and protocols are doing.
The software part is not a problem for me, anything unix is fine. Unfortunately I have zeroish experience with physical electronics work or PCBs, but would love to learn. I was considering buying the components and some entry level welding kits / electronic tools.
Anyone got any suggestions for what supplies I should be buying for DIY low-voltage electronics learning? Any words of wisdom for an electronics newbie, especially around safety and not destroying expensive bits? I'm trying to not start fires or create more electronics waste or make my health worse.