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I currently use homeseer and only have UPB switches in my house.  They are all simply automated 11-40 switches installed about 10-15 years ago. I need to now install a 3 way application (redoing the garage), and thought about (not sure if they are good switches or not), but seem popular, Z-Wave...

I have a whole house audio system that apparently has a capability to do paging (it's an old sonance, c4630).  The way it works, is when a 6-24VDC is present at the control in terminals, all system zones switch to audio from the page in jack.  when the control voltage drops to 0, audio in the...

I am going to attempt to redesign my wiring closet. I am looking to organize it.  Right now, I only have a 28" leviton can. At the bottom of the can is a power, and a cable scoop. I was thinking of installing a 2nd 28" leviton can below to house an omnipro and keep all alarm/security stuff...

Anyone ever mess with this?   http://www.amazon.com/Multi-sensor-Detects-opening-ambient-temperature/dp/B00K252JV6   I want to potentially drop place this (or another battery sensor) on the inside lid of my mailbox.  This is my mailbox mounted on vinyl house siding...

Does such a thing exist? ie http://www.homedepot.com/p/Leviton-15-Amp-Tamper-Resistant-Combination-Switch-and-Outlet-White-R62-T5225-0WS/202035011  

Specific issue:   I am currently using an old version of homeseer pro.  I have only really used it for managing upb devices via hstouch. Is it possible to use this old version to create a device that shows up in hstouch that can interact with serial port to control an obsolete multi-channel amp...

I have pots lines in the house and a Viking doorbell setup. The problem I am facing is that no caller ID information is sent from the viking when my phone's ring. Ideally I would like to set something up, maybe using asterisk that could add "front door" to the call and I can configure my...

A long while ago I picked up a Viking C-200 and a EW40  doorbell system. Is it possible to rig this up, so that it takes a photo of the person at the door and emails it? Anyone familiar with this type of rig?

I have about 35 upb switches, and I am controlling them all with homeseer.    Are there any "integrated" solutions like a micasaverde that will work with UPB?   or   Decent linux based solution with android phone capability to manage upb.     I don't want to dive into a HAI/Elk for this...

I have 2 UPB switches (one is a US22-40 (2 rocker top/bottom) and the other is a US2-40 (Top rocker with 4 buttons) one is near garage and one is near front entry. The switch near the front entry controls the porch sconces, and the one near the garage controls the garage sconces. Is it...

In my family room, behind my LED television I have 4 CAT5 cables. The TV may or may not be 3D - this may need a HDMI 1.4 balun of some sort, since I didn't run HDMI to this TV due to long distance. In my wire closet I have the following AV components planned 1 Yamaha Receiver 1 Russound...

I am looking at installing a Viking E-40-SS. I am a techie, not so much into the construction end, so pardon my ignorance in this area. http://www.vikingelectronics.com/products/pdf/e-40.pdf is the unit I got. The house I am installing this on is new construction but completed. The exterior...

Here is the current state of audio wiring- Zones 1. Outdoor Side 2. Outdoor Back 3. Kitchen - ceiling 2spkrs 4. Dining R - ceiling 2spkrs 5. Family Room has a 5.1 [lcr in wall] [rear ceiling] 6. Master Bedroom has a 5.1 [all in wall] 3 kids rooms that I left wires dangling in the closet for...

I will be doing new construction and was initially planning for simplicity to put in Simply Automated SA2-40 at every switch. I will be providing the electrician with the switches I want to use, so now I have more flexibility in choice. Are there other switches that might be more advantageous...

I am doing a new wire install for a house that is open (no walls). I will be using HAI Omni Pro II. Its a colonial house about 3500 ft. I will be using the HAI for security (window, door sensors) and lighting controls. Originally I was going to put keypads in the garage, master BR, and front...