General Home Automation

Any wireless USB hubs?

Hello, I'm looking for a way to eliminate having a physical USB cable come from my computer and go to my USB hub where...

12 comments posted 18yrs

posted by passport

12 comments posted 18yrs posted by passport

fault in Sony VPL-CS2 projector

Hello! My 7 year old Sony VPL-CS2 no longer projects a black startup screen. All it projects is a dazzling white backgr...

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posted by dr.mtarver

1 comments posted 18yrs posted by dr.mtarver

No Phono input!

I'm upgrading from a 20 year old stereo to a "home theater surround" receiver.. Did realize until I got it, that there'...

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posted by reply

3 comments posted 18yrs posted by reply

Whats your opinion on this tablet PC as an HA touch screen

Hello all, Don't know if I'm one of the few having hard time with the value of the $1200 ELK touch screen.. I can affor...

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posted by RayWBo

6 comments posted 18yrs posted by RayWBo

Using RCS RS-485 8-Button LCD Keypad with ELK M1

Hello all, Has anyone used the RCS RS-485 keypad with an ELK M1? From a quick read it appears they should be compatable...

2 comments posted 18yrs

posted by RayWBo

2 comments posted 18yrs posted by RayWBo

Why would I want to use thermostats with the M1-G?

Hello there, Was just thinking and trying to plan out what I need to implement the ELK M1 in my home. In the area of te...

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posted by RayWBo

15 comments posted 18yrs posted by RayWBo

Thermostat access temp info

Do you need to have a dialup connection to access a thermostat connected toa modem or is there a way to connect to the m...

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posted by tekky1119

2 comments posted 18yrs posted by tekky1119

Best DIY online retailer ?

Hello All, I have been reading the many posts here, and appreciate everyone's input that enabled my research leading me...

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posted by RayWBo

5 comments posted 18yrs posted by RayWBo

pc to lcd TV connectivity

need to connect pc to lcd tv. currently using a vga cable to carry video and pc speakers for sound output. graphics car...

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posted by becktonglobe

4 comments posted 18yrs posted by becktonglobe

video wiring for lcd panels: HDMI, DVI, other?

If you were wiring to display video on lcd panels throughout a home (say 2 to 4 screens), what wiring would you use? HD...

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posted by recaffeinated

8 comments posted 18yrs posted by recaffeinated

ICON line of Insteon, no more?

Is the lower-priced ICON line of wall relay and dimmer switches discontinued? The web site is not showing them when I s...

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posted by passport

9 comments posted 18yrs posted by passport

SMS Messaging Server

ValueFirst empowers its customers to communicate between varied IT back-end systems and mobile phones using SMS Messagi...

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posted by webmaster.vfirst

1 comments posted 18yrs posted by webmaster.vfirst

Adding a an on/off switch to appliance that doesnt have one

I've got a few devices that dont have an on/off switch (the George Foreman Grill, electric heater, etc) Anyone know of...

9 comments posted 18yrs

posted by benn686

9 comments posted 18yrs posted by benn686

new z-wave gateway

This looks interesting: http://www.ehomeupgrade.com/entry/4585/actiontec_introduces_zcontrol Actiontec Introduces zCont...

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posted by wkearney99

24 comments posted 18yrs posted by wkearney99

Digital Tools Help Users Save Energy, Study Finds

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/10/technology/10energy.html?ref=science "Giving people the means to closely monitor and...

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posted by ROBERT_GREEN1963

94 comments posted 18yrs posted by ROBERT_GREEN1963