MasonicHAS
New Member
Hello all,
I'm very new to the game, but I've been poking around for awhile trying to get a grip on things. I hoping that someone here can help me piece this thing together.
My main concern is getting the security of my home up, but I've come to the realization that I should probably get mostly everything done in one wack, because I have no intentions of running wires myself, and it would probably be easier to have an electrician for one big job and be done with it.
That being said, I want to do a system using HomeSeer Pro with Z-wave and wired items. I like the idea of being able to customize the interface on the touch screens with the HS Touch Designer. I don't need to use their controllers (correct me if I'm wrong), because my custom build PC should be plenty powerful enough.
So here is what I'd like to do:
Now the products that I've picked out so far:
Cameras
NVR / wiith 4TD Hard Drive
Large Tablet
(I wonder if there is a better option, but I want to stick with either windows or android OS, and I want to be able to use the mount below)
Tablet Mount
Smaller Tablet
Door and Window Sensors
Light Switch
Dimmer Controler
LED Controller
LEDs
HS3PRO
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Any help or feedback you guys can provide will be greatly appreciated.
I'm very new to the game, but I've been poking around for awhile trying to get a grip on things. I hoping that someone here can help me piece this thing together.
My main concern is getting the security of my home up, but I've come to the realization that I should probably get mostly everything done in one wack, because I have no intentions of running wires myself, and it would probably be easier to have an electrician for one big job and be done with it.
That being said, I want to do a system using HomeSeer Pro with Z-wave and wired items. I like the idea of being able to customize the interface on the touch screens with the HS Touch Designer. I don't need to use their controllers (correct me if I'm wrong), because my custom build PC should be plenty powerful enough.
So here is what I'd like to do:
- I want to have 5 outdoor POE cameras that will be linked to tablets I plan to mount in the walls. One in the bedroom and one in the living room. I'm thinking about a third smaller tablet next to the front door to program as a key pad / arm and disarm station.
- I would like to do door and window sensors on every one in the house, but it bothers me that the window sensors don't monitor for glass break. Someone could just break the window and climb through. I've seen some sensors that monitor for the sound of glass break, but all of them have poor reviews. I'm thinking possibly motion sensors could be beneficial; however, we have a cat, and I'm wondering if that could be an issue.
- If the alarm is tripped or motion is detected on the cameras I would like to be alerted on my phone, and have the footage sent to me as well as uploaded to the cloud or something outside the house. I was also thinking about sound for the alarm, and that got me thinking about adding a whole home audio system that could also sound an alarm if the house was burglarized.
- I've been looking at Denon and Russound, but I have no idea whats going to be best suited for my needs. I want to have a full surround system in the living room, and a couple speakers in 3 other rooms for music that can be played all together and be able to have different things going in each room if selected.
- I'm also looking to do recessed lighting and LED strips with z-wave control.
- later on I'll add motorized blinds and replace the outlets throughout the house. (I'm sure I can handle that alone)
Now the products that I've picked out so far:
Cameras
NVR / wiith 4TD Hard Drive
Large Tablet
(I wonder if there is a better option, but I want to stick with either windows or android OS, and I want to be able to use the mount below)
Tablet Mount
Smaller Tablet
Door and Window Sensors
Light Switch
Dimmer Controler
LED Controller
LEDs
HS3PRO
------------------------------------------------------
Any help or feedback you guys can provide will be greatly appreciated.