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Something worth checking if you are using a DVR system...   http://www.pcworld.com/article/3034265/hard-coded-password-exposes-up-to-46000-video-surveillance-dvrs-to-hacking.html#tk.rss_all

Due to losing my work on my Housebot jukebox script, I had to go back to square one. I started to modify the script and devices again, but balked at the (repeated ) work. Seemed like there must be a better solution these days... What I had in place was - Speakers in several zones (with more...

I had an issue this week with my Omnistat. . . when it would call for AC, the furnace and compressor would kick on, and the thermostat would reset, and it would get confused about what state it was in, and stop calling for cool. I also recalled that i had seen it reset a few times during the...

Just thought I would toss this out- I'm an engineer by day, so i see a lot of trade mags, emails, blah blah blah marketing, you name it. Something caught my eye recently- in the past month or so I have seen at least three different LED ballast ICs designed to handle triac based dimming. So the...

I'm currently "under-employed", and I need to run ONE lousy set of wires from upstairs to downstairs .. . I was going to buy a flex bit and extension, but I'm trying to avoid extra expenses right now. . . ;-) Anybody got one I could borrow for a day? Thanks Markd

Anybody know where I can buy these? http://www.aifittings.com/new_images/CE1_CE2.jpg Thanks Markd

I have a chance to bid on a Cresnet II with CNPMM, CNIN-16, CNKY-16 and CNCOMH-2 at a company auction. I have no intention of setting up a full Crestron system. That said, is it possible to control hardware like this from a PC? Thanks Markd

My house has an open floorplan on the 1st floor- while it isn't a real big area, it is more than a Roomba can handle, especially on one charge. So my wife has been doing all sorts of things to keep it in one area at a time- using the virtual wall, laying chairs down, opening doors, etc. Works...

I've been working with a developer who is making a new plugin for Housebot that will allow for all types of media management. . . I did the DVD screens first (even though I haven't ripped them yet ;-) as the DVD portion of the database is slightly ahead of the CDs. Here are my screenshots on...

I think I have to pull another wire. . . this is how my 3-way is wired- my hookup I'm using an XPS3- XPS3 instructions I'm screwed, right? Markd

Question- do the Caddx wireless smoke and CO detectors work standalone? I'm headed for a panel (eventually), but the smoke in my son's room just died- figure I may as well get the right detector, if it will function on its own. THen I can put off the panel a little longer. Thanks Markd

Hi- I saw the discussion on the Starting from Scratch thread, and thought I'd add a new topic rather than continue to hijack that one. ;-) Dave, I'm currently evaluating HB for my budding needs. I'd be very interested in the database connection you mentioned. I had also noticed the lack of...

http://www.x10.com/promotions/goldmine_hc60rx.html It is an RCA HC60RX. . . . I can't find any reference to that item number on the web except for X-10, which doesn't really describe it. .. markd

Anybody seen this? http://plutohome.com/

Ok- here is what I want to do- Bathroom light- during the day, I'd like it to turn on instantly (or with a fast ramp) to full bright. After bedtime, I'd like it to ramp on slower, and not to come to full bright. (keep from burning those tender retinas ;-) I see that the SwitchLinc switches...

What does Tap Style mean in realtion to Decora type dimming switches? Thanks Markd

Hi! I ran across this board a week or so ago, browsing since then. Looks like some good stuff! I'm starting to think about adding some automation to our house (thinking X10, I'm cheep ;-) and scoping for good sites. . . I'm sure I'll have specific questions once I have waded through...