openHAB might be a bit more popular than Kano. We know about 1 link to it since March 2021 and only 1 link to Kano. We are tracking product recommendations and mentions on various public social media platforms and blogs. They can help you identify which product is more popular and what people think of it.
If the person is into tech, something like these Kano kits. I absolutely love them. Perfect for any age. Source: over 1 year ago
You can start on a general home automation like openhab.org. Source: almost 2 years ago
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