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Camera in the baby's room?
What do you guys think of installing a video camera in the baby's room instead of a baby audio monitor? What type of system would I need for that?
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Best way to make a camera rotate?
I have a remote camera setup at my secondary residence, and I want to make it rotate. Anyone know of a device that I could use to accomplish this? I found a post by someone that used a fake rotating...
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Best Inexpensive Security Camera - Low-Light Indoors????
I'm trying to set up a security system for a friend's bar, and part of it includes a camera setup. It's indoors, rather low-light. I tried some of the X10 stuff, which, regardless of its claims, is...
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doorbell camera/intercom
I'm having a few exterior doors replaced/rebuilt and I thought I'd take this opportunity to install some more gadgets while the walls are open. There are many doorbell camera/intercom units that talk...
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Anyone familiar with OptimumHouse ?
Hi All, Is anyone familiar with ? Has anyone bought products from them ? I was looking to buy some products from them. Thanks in advance, George http://www.optimumhouse.com
 
Hole Diameter for running cable
I need to run some cabling in my basement before I finish it. Right now I have 2x10s supporting the first floor. What is the maximum diameter hole that I can drill to run cable through? How about the...
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No more X10 at Radio Shack?
Yesterday I tried to purchase an appliance module at the local Radio Shack (Rochester, MN) and was told that RS is discontinuing its X10 Plug N Power products. There may be some good deals at stores...
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FA: HomeVision Home Automation Controller - NEW
Hello, all Selling off some inventory from Control Your Home, Inc. Have a NIB HomeVision complete package up for auction on ebay. Sorry for the commercial intrusion. Lintula Owner, Control Your Home,...
 
X10 RR501 Burst Misalignment
As first reported here several weeks ago, it appears that the X10 RR501 does not maintain correct registration of its 3-phase bursts. At that time it was just a curiosity, but it has now become a...
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Foard Systems Design Controllers
Is anyone familar with the Foard Systems Design controllers? They look like nice mid-range, priced controllers that work with multiple control standards. Currently only X10 and UPB are supported but...
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Strange: X-10 outlets & LED Holiday Lights
I have two Leviton 6227W outlets outside my house which have been used for years to operate our holiday lights. Yesterday I put up new lights, those LED holiday lights instead of our usual C7 lights....
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Whole House/Multi Zone Audio
Following on from the recent query about whole home audio, I am considering putting together a multi zone audio system similar to Sonos. The functionality required is this: Audio (and ideally...
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CF vs X-10, my story
I use a bunch of x-10s and CFs, never had a problem before yesterday. Had a 25 watt CF in a reflector over my wife's knitting chair and she complained the light was flickering. Tried to turn it off...
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another Insteon based product
Broan-NuTone produces Range Hoods, Bath Exhaust Ventilation Fans, Central Vacuum Systems, Doorbells and Balanced Ventilation/Fresh Air Systems...
 
wifi operated toggle switch?
Hello, I'm searching for a toggle switch on/off, remotely operatable over wifi. the device should function on 24VDC and be reasonably sturdy. Wifi with at least 128 wap security, better welcome....