Home Automation

[mustang1200]

are ya'll direct competitors with SKC Communications?

In some markets yes.

[2K2 LS1]

I sure miss installing lutron, crestron, and AMX


btw Thiscat2000 knows Control4 is pure crapola!

[mustang1200]

I sure miss installing lutron, crestron, and AMX


btw Thiscat2000 knows Control4 is pure crapola!

I've not heard very good things about Control4. It seems to be fairly limited in larger installs.

Who did you install that stuff for? Residential or Commercial?

[2K2 LS1]

I've not heard very good things about Control4. It seems to be fairly limited in larger installs.

Who did you install that stuff for? Residential or Commercial?

Some schmuck.....residential

[2K2 LS1]

I installed Lutron, AMX, and Crestron and numerous other brands while employed at Elliston Systems and Design in Dallas

[Silverback]

Id just go with some zwave stuff and a good program like MiCasa Verde or Home Seer

I just ordered micasa Verde controller, a schlage lock for the front door, and a few zwave light switches to get started.

I'll get it installed this weekend and let you check it out bcoop

[bcoop]

I just ordered micasa Verde controller, a schlage lock for the front door, and a few zwave light switches to get started.

I'll get it installed this weekend and let you check it out bcoop

It is football season, and we haven't fired up the smoker once. That's a travesty.

[ceyko]

X10!!!!!!

hahaha

[Silverback]

It is football season, and we haven't fired up the smoker once. That's a travesty.

We've been out of town and having a wedding. Let's shoot for next weekend.

[Chili]

My brother has some in his vacation home in Lake Havasu City. What he has is tied through his security system since the house is empty the majority of the time. I believe it was all a package deal from the security company. He can control several lights, lock and unlock the front door, adjust the thermostat and pull up a live stream of his cameras, all from a computer or smart phone.

[bcoop]

We've been out of town and having a wedding. Let's shoot for next weekend.

Pffft, you act like the wedding is an excuse.

[Silverback]

Picked up a couple of IP cameras too. Got most of it setup today. I'll finish up the rest tomorrow. Only problem so far is I cant register the controller with the Vera website to use the app yet. I have a trouble ticket in with Vera now.

[JordonMusser]

FYI, same setup I am running. Vera running Schlage front lock, bunch of Zwave switches, and RF motors on the window shades.

Works pretty good. Not great.

[jluv]

Mine was just lights and fans throughout the house, and I used dimmer switches and stuff off the shelf at Home Depot and controlled them through my Harmony One. Pretty much anything that has its own remote can be controlled from the Harmony remote. What I liked about that was the ability to hit one button to turn everything on or off, or get a movie started while dimming the lights. It was all basic and relatively cheap and easy to DIY. One of these days I'd like to have a real setup like you guys are talking about that can control locks and blinds and cameras and climate control and shit. Pretty sure most (if not all) of that could still be controlled through the Harmony, if desired.

[8mpg]

I have some stuff I picked up years ago but havent used it. Radio Shack had a clearance. I have a couple thermostats, schlage deadbolt and handle, switches and plug outlet things. I guess I should try it out