What would you do differently if you were to automate a new home from scratch?
I am buying a house, and I want to automate it all -- centralized media server, home theater, security cameras, motorized drapes, sprinkler system, multiple music zones, touchscreens in every social area, timed events, and remote access to it all. I am somewhat geeky, so I can take technological challenges. I curently have Windows Media Center on one PC, and I feel it would be nice to use one single interface for the media, the cameras, and everything else. So, I appeal to your experience and your wisdom... Which technology should I use (Insteon, Z-wave, UPB... )? Which control program (HomeSeer, mCentral, ... )? How should I distribute the media (Media Center Extender, Xbox, or just cable it all? And what would you do differently in your experience?
read more and respond »Posted 5 years ago by Carlos in Home Automation
