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Hey there, I am thinking about Sage TV. I currently have a HP MediaSmart Server as well as my A/V equipment in the basement. My primary TV is above the basement in the family room and the Eee PC is in the kitchen next to the family room. I have one HDMI cable running from the basement to the...

I am looking for the easiest and safest way to move my Elk RP software and database over to a new pc. I started by loading my original version of rp (1.6.12 'I think') but then realized that I must of upgraded somewhere along the way. So when I try to do a sync of accts, I got an error...

Any suggestions on how to fix this or make it work? After installing many recessed door and window contact sensors, two of them do not work. The sliding glass door in my kitchen apparently when I recessed the sensor, it was actually too far from the wired contact side. I was thinking about...

OK. While running some low voltage cables, I took out a couple of line voltage wires. In haste, I pulled through new wires and took apart a 3 gang switch box. Unfortunately, I did not make note of all the wire connections. I am almost certain it is a 2 circuit box with one switch and two 3...

The outer jacket of some of the cat5e I just pulled is torn open a bit. I must of pulled to much wire thru a hole from the basement to the attic. I realize that is might not be best to try to use this defective cable so it is it a total waste. Is there anything I can do? I will try to see if...

I was changing faceplate on a Vizia RF dimmer when I realized the metal plate around the rocker was pretty hot. I checked a couple more and the ones that were on for bit were hot to the touch and the ones that were off were fine. Is this normal heat disipation? It does seem kind of odd to me...

I have 3 possibly 4 components in the basement that I would like to use in my upstairs family room. I have one HDMI cable running from the basement to a plasma in the family room. I have a HDMI DVR Tuner, DVD component, PVR Archos 700 composite and perhaps PS2 composite. I am thinking about...

Hey All, Do you typically use a receiver with a whole house system, other than the distributing unit? I am planning on installing a whole house audio system someday. What I have so far is in wall/ceiling speakers in 4 rooms and an old panasonic receiver. I just put in a 6 speaker selector...

Ok, here is what I got. A handful of Vizia RF switches/dimmers all on the 1st floor of my house. In the basement, I have one switch controlling an outdoor outlet that has low voltage transformer plugged in. The switch works for this outlet manually but not in the Zwave network. For some...

I just switched service providers for internet access and therefore have a new router. I now am unable to connect via ELK RP network connection. If it helps my new provider is Verizon Fios and my network connection shows a broadband connection on coax. I tried the M1XEP set up again but no...

It seems to me that new posts are not showing at the top. Is anyone else seeing that.

I have one M1XIN hooked up to a M1DBH along with 2 M1XSP and 1 Lcd Keypad with the one M1DBH going to the M1G. Is it ok to use the power (+12/neg) straight from the M1XIN to power 2 motion detectors? If so can I put all three wires into one slot? Also, I'd imagine as my system expands this...

Does anybody use the same wiring closet for both security panel (M1G) & Electrical Panel? If so any problems? I currently have mine right next to each other and haven't had any problems that I am aware of. Almost everything is hardwired in my case except for the zwave lighting. Anyhow, I am...

It seems that all signs are pointing to me needing a new remote. Here is my situation. I have several vizia rf dimmers controlled via a monster avl300 remote which also controls my av equipment hidden away. I installed a vizia 4 scene controller and I have the serial interface (rzcop) waiting...

I have successfully paired multiple Vizia RF dimmers and switches into the Zwave network. However, I have not been able to get the Scene Controller and the RZCOP to work. I am using a Monster AVL300 remote as the primary controller which may be the problem. It worked with the dimmers and...

I am hoping someone can help me out here. I just got an Aprilaire 8870 tsat along with the 8811 protocol adapter. I will be trying to hook it all up this weekend to an Elk M1g. I don't see how to supply power to the 8870 since I am not using the distribution panel. Unless, I can just use the...

Hello, Just trying to figure out the best set up for this. I have the m1 in the basement and I need to add the m1xin. Should I put the m1xin in the elk m1 cabinet and run all the wires to there or put the m1xin somewhere remotely and run just the one wire back to the cabinet. If I put it...

Hello All, Newbie here and I am trying to figure out what to buy and make sure that whatever I get and or do would be compatible with everything else. I already own the Elk M1G, some Vizia Zwave lighting modules and the monster avl300 remote. I would like a new thermostat, and a zwave...