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I've wired ~10 SMCs, but have typically constrained them to Category, coaxial, and/or intrusion types (22/2, 22/4, 18/2) of wire. I'm coming up on a couple weeks of vacation and am looking for solutions to possibly terminate speaker cabling inside the SMC (with a scoop-type pass-through to get...

Not exactly a Home Theater question, so I didn't want to post in there...   I've had a hack whole-home system for a number of years - using Zone 2 out of my AVR into a 6-zone speaker selector. Because of the complexity to turn on Zone2 of the AVR we don't use it all that often. I think if we...

Anyone here using any wireless cameras outdoors?   I'm interested in installing a couple to areas where I can't run any wire (multi-story home with no access from above or below most of the walls) to but they do have 110V power somewhat nearby. It would be fairly easy to extend those close...

Is anyone here actively running/using XMBC (aka Kodi)?   I've had a SageTV setup for a few years now and obviously realize that there is no future development. While the product continues to work fine, it's stagnant. So I'm starting to investigate other alternatives. The biggest WIN for me is...

Glad to see a flush mount 2-way wireless sensor! http://www.elkproducts.com/product-catalog/elk-6023-recessed-door-sensor

You don't say?!?!?!   http://threatpost.com/researcher-discloses-wi-fi-thermostat-vulnerabilities/108434    

Doing a bit of research for discrete IP/POE cameras that would be suitable for a front door installation. I'm looking for something that would be installed near eye level, as opposed to overhead (which could be covered with a standard dome or bullet camera). There are many intercom and closed...

I know the KP2 has a provision/cutout for the SP12F to be installed - obviously the KPNAV doesn't have this as part of it's mounting box. Does anyone know if there is space (depth is my main concern) to make the cutout and mount SP12F's behind the KPNAV? Has anyone done this?

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Can someone school me on the real whole home systems?   I've currently got the poor man's version... using the second zone from my Pioneer AVR into a 6-zone speaker selector. However, I'm about to relocate all of my main living room AVR equipment into a central closet, and feel like it may be a...

As the market moves toward CFL/LED bulbs, I wanted to try and gather a current general consensus [if that's even possible]. I don't necessarily want this to become a protocol battle (e.g. Zwave vs. UPB vs. Insteon), but I understand that some dimmers only support CFL, while others support LED...

I ran all of my phone, network, and CATV cabling into a SMC. I would probably do the same again for the phone and CATV... However, I'm not so sure about the network cabling.   Having said that, a friend has asked me to help wire his home and I'm interested to hear how you guys would 'trim out'...

Alright guys I've done a LOT of searching and haven't been able to find an answer, so I'm looking for some help...   As the thread title states I've got a M1XSP connected to the RS-232C port of my LG LCD TV. The LG protocol is included as part of the owners manual - easy enough. I'm able to send...

I thought this was a no-no?   Yet, I just removed my doorbell to wire in the Elk-930 doorbell detector... and there it is! 110VAC and Cat5E in the same box. Sure, I understand that the Cat cable is just used for the contact of the switch...   If this is possible, why aren't more wired switches...

Set to launch in Q1 of '14:   http://www.tomshardware.com/news/Intel-Xeon-Ivy-Bridge-EP-Server,21972.html; [12-15 core processors]

"we could be turning on the lights at home just by thinking about it"   http://www.infowars.com/a-chip-in-the-head-brain-implants-will-be-connecting-people-to-the-internet-by-the-year-2020/

I was curious to find out if any of you guys are using any sort of managed/controllable power strips?   I came across these a while back and have been thinking about picking one up:   http://www.aviosys.com/9258st.html   The main reason: being able to remotely power cycle devices that become...

I am curious to find out if anyone knows of good options for ceiling mounted PIRs?   I've seen some at my day job for a while now (picture below) and have wondered for some time about getting some for occupancy use for my HA lighting; that's how they are being used above. After 10-15 min of...

I know this probably isn't news to many of you, but I wanted to share for others who have IP cameras/devices that are web enabled... particularly those with default settings:   http://www.cnn.com/2013/08/14/tech/web/hacked-baby-monitor/index.html?hpt=hp_t2

I know that I can turn off voice announcements and have setup a rule to do so between 11pm and 8am. That said, obviously when the keypad is used to arm/disarm during those times they keypad still beeps via the built-in piezo. I wanted to find out if it is also possible to turn this off... or...