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Hello all, I have a Media PC set up and I am putting all my DVD's on to hard disk so I can stream them to other TV's. All my DVD's are in either ISO or VOB format. I am using Windows Media Center in my home theater and everything works fine. My son gave me a "Media Tank" extender (free) so...

Hello All, I need a wireless Door Intercom system that will work in the following configuration: The installation site consists of 8 buildings (all within 1000' to 1500' of each other). Each building contains 4 separate apartments for a total of 32 apartments. I will require 1 Doorphone setup...

Merry Christmas to all. I got the Sirius Conductor radio for Christmas, and it uses Zwave technology. Does anyone out there know what I would need to incorporate this into my HA setup. I am using Homeseer V2 and Mainlobby. I am currently using X10 and Insteon technologies. I know nothing...

I purchased a new PC and it does not have any serial ports so I need to add a PCI card. I will be needing a 4 port card. Any recommendations, or any cards to avoid. I've shopped around and see that NewEgg has a couple of different ones for about $45. I saw some on Ebay for about $15. Any...

All of a sudden, I can no longer access the Cocoontech web site using IE or Maxthon browsers. The only message I get is "No Page to Display". I can view it fine through Firefox. Nothing has change on my PC. Anyone have any Ideas?

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Hello all, I have my Video/Audio system being controlled via a USBUIRT and distributed to 2 different locations. 1 location is control an audio amp and works 100%. The second location is controlling a Home Theater amp, DVD, Cable box, an HDTV, and a Sirius Sportster Replay receiver...

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I was interested in the Sonos Wireless audio system and was wondering if anyone here has a Sonos system. Link to there site. Or perhaps if anyone has any feedback on this equipment. From what I've read its supposed to be a great setup. But before a spend, I like to do some investigation. This...

I have a Bluetooth headset for my cell phone. If I have a Bluetooth adapter for my laptop, would I be able to use it for Voice commands into Homeseer. Does any know if this will work before I buy the adapter for my laptop? Has anyone done this?

I have a set of Advent 900MHZ wireless speakers. I blew out the power transformers (stupid mistake) The power Supplies are 15VDC 800 MA. What can I use to replace them. Will 12 VDC 800 MA work, or will it damage the speakers. Does any one know if Radio Shack has anything to replace them?

I am running HS 2.0 and Main Lobby. I wish to control my Home Theatre system via Mail Lobby. I need to controll 4 devices. Surround sound system, DVD player, Cable Box, And a Hi Def TV. My HS server is located in my office and the Home Theatre system is in my family room (both on the same floor...

I flat out don't understand the logic of all the New technology Manufactures (UPB, Insteon, Zwave). Why are they all bent on trying to build a controller into each switch and have to charge $75 per switch. If they want to sell a lot of equipment why not keep it simple. All a switch really...

need some advice on how to wire up some speakers for Whole House Audio (this is a cheap setup, I am evaluating the possibilities). Presently I have 5 8 ohm speakers wired to an ELK 800 10 watt amp. I have 2 sets of 8 ohm speakers wired in series and 1 single 8 ohm speaker all connected in...

Hello all, I am in the process of making a switch from HCA to Homeseer. I am interested in finding out what kind of hardware would be best to implememt Voice Recognition. I will probably need 2 maybe 3 Mics. recomendations for hardware, approx costs and where to look to buy. Any help would...

I have the local forcasts working for the right area but the forcasts and maps are showing up for topika kansas. Any thoughts. Thanks T.

Hello all, I am considering switching to Homeseer but have some concerns. I am currently Using HCA as my HA software. My Hardware: Smarthome 1132 CU Smarthome phase coupler/repeater Smarthome Insteon Start kit with 2 additional Lamplice V2 mods WGL W800 WGL Relay 8 A ton of X10 light switches...

Here is my home layout. I just got into HA about 6 months ago. I am running: Smarthome Powerlinc USB controller Home Control Assistant 6.1 WGL W800 transceiver Smarthome Phase coupler/repeater 5 Smarthome 5 amp filters 4 X10 standard lamp modules 3 X10 3-way wall switches 8 X10 standard wall...

I've come to the conclusion that the motion sensors that are sold today has a major flaw. If you locate them in a busy area they virtually flood the air wave with there RF signals that stiffel other RF devices that are present. Example: I have a motion sensor in my bed room that turns on a...