General Home Automation

best deal on lutron radio ra?

Who's the least expensive supplier of lutron radio ra units? Given the continuing delays with zigbee I'm considering it...

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posted by wkearney99

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Newbe question. Is it possible to control IR devices with a newer laptop?

I am just curious. With just software and the coresponding remote codes for each device, can I use my laptop as a centr...

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posted by rev

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Using CAT 6 for speakers in a patch panel

I have wired my newly built house with cat 6 cable; several in each main room for AV and data. However, I was reading o...

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posted by sdl4000

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ELK M1 Software Updates Available

ELK Products M1 Version 4.3.0 Software upgrades available from the http://m1dealer.elkproducts.com/ website.

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posted by spanky0126

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ZigBee

Anyone know of a pcmcia ZigBee card available Thanx

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posted by de_lange

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Wiring for automatic window blinds and security

Anyone have any advice for how to terminate the wires for security and powered window blinds? I'm renovating a house an...

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posted by nospam4us

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squealing lamps

Depending on the dimming level, my incandescent bulbs squeal at different pitches. Now that there are a dozen of them i...

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posted by james

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X10 Mouse Remote

In case it is usefull to anyone... I just whipped up a DOS TSR that converts the X10 mouse remote buttons to keystrokes...

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posted by Joe

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Power Outage Alarm?

Does anyone know where I can find a simple power outage alarm? I am looking fo a simple commercial unit that will plug i...

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posted by jim

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SPDT needed for control

Guys, Thought maybe someone might have an idea. I want to use a universal X10 module to control a 24V .6a valvue actuat...

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posted by cswanson2

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News about Home Automation

All, What are some of the best web sites to get daily news on Home Automation equipment,software, vendors and new produc...

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posted by harrisc70

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Want modem to call my Cell Phone on events.

Hi All, I am still trying to get my home monitoring system to call my cell phone when an event occurs. I am running a D...

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posted by cheapscatedave

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power metering data aquisition in Australia

Hey all I have a Ampy (email) q3 polyphase and a P1 single phase meter that I want to read. Apmy claim to have software...

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posted by stuck

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Integrating Hot Tub controls

Our 25 year old hot tub is just about reached its life span, so we are shopping for another. A quick look shows that mo...

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posted by nochancey

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newbie looking for cheap solutions

Hi, I want to install domotica in an existing building. All wiring will be redone, so I have quite some freedom. I want...

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posted by tim

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