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    Has anyone used Empire Security's ESC-IPC5 IP PTZ camera?

    I'm looking for POE IP cameras for inside & outside.  Inside first.  I currently have some Foscams.  They work, they're decent, but they're really not made well (poor image quality, bad ASF stream delay, bad wifi, etc).  I'd really like to get something better.   My must haves: - POE - Pan-tilt...
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    About to choose a protocol, controller, and switches... zwave?

    Hey all.  I've got the house nearly built, wiring is all there, now I have to figure out the controller, protocol, and especially lighting switches.  I'm going nuts since I have to make some decisions quickly, and I've got so much else going on.  Right now, I need to choose the light switches...
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    Has anyone put in-wall speakers in a spray foam (icynene) insulated exterior wall? How did you make

    I have some 2x6 framed exterior walls that will get icynene spray foam insulation.  The insulator is planning on filling the cavities (5.5" inches).  But I also wanted to put some in-wall speakers in those walls (in the living room).   I'm planning on some monoprice in-wall speakers (nothing...
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    About to finish pre-wiring and need to wire for motorized blinds/shades. Which wire should I use?

    Hi all,   I'm nearly done w/ my electrical pre-wiring and about to get into spray foam and sheetrock.  Right now I'm trying to figure out how I should pre-wire the windows for motorized shades, and I'd love some advice.   I don't have motors or controllers picked out yet.  I have a ton of...
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    James from New England here, trying to do a big DIY system from scratch

    Hi all,   I've been reading through some of the forum (not as much as I'd like) and the wiring 101 guides, and it's been a huge help.   I'm currently in the middle (or more?) of a new build.  My goal is to create a HA system mostly DIY / from-scratch in order to save money, automate everything...
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