General Home Automation

Automation from the road...

This guy has some fun ideas. He built internet access into his car. Sounds like he wants to hook into a home automation...

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posted by sousa_jon

3 comments posted 19yrs posted by sousa_jon

powerline communications

I am seeking help in understanding what powerline communications or Homeplug devices might be available to help me with...

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posted by nshotton

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Why deliberately shorting equipment to blow breakers might be a bad idea . . .

I can't recall whether it was here in CHA or in alt.home.repair (hence the crosspost) but I am certain I read messages...

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posted by ROBERT_GREEN1963

36 comments posted 19yrs posted by ROBERT_GREEN1963

Accepting inputs VIA PC

I am new to HA and I tried searching but here is what I would like to do: I have a lot of parts from access and securit...

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posted by mixinguiness

5 comments posted 19yrs posted by mixinguiness

HAI OMNI PRO II Light switches

I want to control mostly lights and scenes with this HA unit. I already have it. When I went to their website they reco...

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posted by pbrewington

10 comments posted 19yrs posted by pbrewington

IR543 and Macros

I have a CM11a computer module with a couple macros set up in it. I also have the Transceiver Module (RR501) and an IR5...

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posted by craigdt-online

2 comments posted 19yrs posted by craigdt-online

X10 Motion Sensor

Hi; Not sure what I need. I want to be able to turn on the garage lights with a remote from the car. I also want a moti...

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posted by curranpg

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Problem With CM11A, ActiveHome 3.5 and Keyspan USB/Serial

Hello. On the 1st, I used the built-in COM port on my computer to reset the clock and timers on my X10 CM11A. I do this...

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posted by whitedavidp

3 comments posted 19yrs posted by whitedavidp

Zwave In-Wall Switch/Dimmer with RF Remote Control Capabilities

I'm considering installing Zwave throughout, though I'm concerned that they only seem to have a dimmer switch and not a...

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posted by jkuruzovich

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Hawking Technologies Unveils HomeRemote At CES

http://www.hawkingtech.com/pressdetails.php?typeID=3&PressID=84

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posted by joshbilsky

10 comments posted 19yrs posted by joshbilsky

X-10 signal booster XTB-II in 220-240V / 50hz the success story continue.

Received last Friday my XTB-II kit I followed the development of the XTB project since a while. X10 european users are...

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posted by tparent

2 comments posted 19yrs posted by tparent

speakerphone for 2.5mm headset jack

I've searched high and low and can NOT find a speakerphone to plug into my headset jack on my cordless phone. Does such...

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posted by jaredsubman

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Motorola Homesight

Woot.com currently has a deal on the Motorola Homesight starter kit. Two cameras, a power module and a window/door sens...

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posted by jack.nguy

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Impedance Matching Volume Control

Hello! I have searched the archive but can't find what I am looking for. Similar question but mine has a little extra t...

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posted by thespade13YOUneed2removethis

4 comments posted 19yrs posted by thespade13YOUneed2removethis

Terminal Program for control system programmers

I have written a program for control system programmers. Below text is from the Readme file that accompanies the softwa...

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posted by rickmcneely

0 comments posted 19yrs posted by rickmcneely