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It's actually a rather nice setup for the state of the technology then.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BHIknNa6Eg   Matt

I wondered if anyone knew of a bathroom scale with an API that can be used locally without uploading the data to the cloud. I found the Withings scale and it has an API, but it's connecting to their servers to get the data, not directly from the scale. I do not want to upload data to the cloud...

These look interesting   http://www.designingwithleds.com/novel-led-packaging-adds-filaments-retro-bulbs/   http://greenbuildingadvisor.com/blogs/dept/guest-blogs/led-filament-bulbs   Matt  

I am using Elve on a VM with a VCR0P hooked up to a networked serial port server (QUATECH ThinkQ QSE-100D). I have the VCR0P hooked up to the serial port server, the drivers installed on the Elve VM, and Elve configured to look at the correct COM port. It should theoretically work, but Elve just...

I decided to slowly take the plunge into ZWave. In looking at the switches that are available nobody seems to make the old toggle style switches that are zwave enabled, just the paddle switches.   Looks like someone used to make them:  ...

I got my Plugwise kit the other day (plugwise.com). Shipped from the Netherlands, but got it quickly. I have a couple "circles" as they call them set up. One for a server, one for the tv, and one for the refrigerator. Basically all I had to do is plug them in, install their client software, and...

Hi everyone   I have an Elk security system. I've had it for several years now and for the most part it's been working fine. In the last month or two or so I have suddenly been getting lost transmitter error on the keypads. At first it was one, then 2, and now it's about 6 or 7. I replaced the...

I like reading about this stuff because I enjoy developing for my own system. For what it's worth...   http://thethingsystem.com/index.html

I'm using these sensors with my Elk:   http://www.amazon.com/MICRO-DOOR-WINDOW-SENSOR-WHITE/dp/B00070LZ4I   I have a couple doors that I can't get the 2 parts very close, and sometimes they don't recognize the door is closed. Is there any way to get maybe a stronger magnet to make up for the...

Interesting read   http://www.networkworld.com/community/blog/hacking-and-attacking-automated-homes  

You would look kind of weird whistling at your home, but it's still cool. I like the tone of the whistle dimming the light.   http://www.limpkin.fr/index.php?post/2013/04/26/The-whistled%3A-how-to-remake-a-dozen-years-old-project-the-right-way  

Although the price is a bit much, they would be cool. And with an SDK,   http://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/03/12/hue_sdk/   http://developers.meethue.com/index.html   Matt  

I have started writing the user interface portion of my ha system, and in searching for images to use I'm having trouble finding decent clip art to represent ha functions. Can you please recommend any web sites you know of that have decent artwork for home automation? Matt

I've followed the discussion about the WiFi Radio Thermostat and its open API. Exactly what I've been wanting. I took a look at my current thermostat and this is where I get confused. I've installed replacement thermostats before, but this one I have now looks different. I have a heat pump...

Just wondered what others are using for an IR receiver for their Windows 7 media center machine. I have a receiver I'm using with Vista media center that I can use, but it's a bit big and I was hoping to find something smaller. I'm using one of the Ceton cards, so no built in IR receiver. Matt

I know this is a long shot, but is there anyone here that uses Blue Ridge Cable and also has Windows 7 Media Center set up? I'm trying to determine if a program guide for Blue Ridge Cable is available. I set up my Vista machine a long time ago and I seem to recall there was no program guide...

I currently am using DirecTV and the analog outputs into a Hauppauge 1850 (I think that's the model). DirecTV has raised their rates yet again, and they are now more expensive than cable, so time to switch. I wondered if anyone can advise me which Hauppauge interface I need to interface the...

Please bear with me while I vent. I spent a Saturday neck deep in frustration, and there's still more ahead for today. I got my Elk parts Friday, and I'm going to spend Saturday getting everything all set up and working. Wrong. I hooked everything up according to the documentation I have that...

I have a suggestion. When I connect here I go to the front page at http://www.cocoontech.com/portal/, then select to view new posts. It then asks me to log in, which I do. If there are no new posts, there's no way I see to go to the forums from the error page. I'd like to suggest adding a link...

I want to set up another tuner for my HTPC to use. I have 2 DirecTV boxes to use, but they are different boxes from different manufacturers. Can I use them with VMC? The only info I could find said you can use 2 different model boxes from the same manufacturer, but nobody says if you can use...