Recent content by nfmmalice

I'm looking to Swap out the lights in my front room (8 Ceiling Canisters) for LED's and I need to find an appropriate Zwave Dimmer for them. I pulled the existing dimmer out and it is a Lutron Skylark s600 (Single pole) Dimmer. Does anyone have any suggestions for a suitable Zwave replacement?

I know Homeseer has said they are employing a resident android programmer, but does anyone else have an android based application for HA usage? (I've looked at Droidseer, but it seems rather limited. I was looking for something more along the lines of HStouch for the iphone.) Are there any...

So if I ran HomeSeer in conjunction with Either the Elk or the HAI, I could run ELO's to Control the HomeSeer portion of the System?

As confusing as it may seem, both yours and Pete's write ups were very helpful. If I wanted to run a couple of ELO touchscreens for Control (As a more economical introductory control interface), will both the Elk and the Omni support them equally?

Okay, I have read back and forth on the Elk M1 vs the OmniPro II, and it's coming down to time to make a decision between which unit I want as the backbone of my system. It seems that both will do exactly what I want, and both offer the future expandability I need. The Elk seems to be the best...

In my "Pre mapping" for my system, that was almost the exact layout I was looking at. OmniPro II/Elk M1 for Security, lighting and thermostat Rain8 For irrigation Russound for Multi Zone. HomeSeer pro for Touch Panel Programming/Setup and scripting But then I was looking at it and noting that...

Another question is, how much of the Load can be Dumped off to a Software based controller? My initial response was to go with a software based system like CQC or Homeseer, but they don't have as robust of a security system as I would like. I could, theoretically, offload a ton of my needs to...

Where would cameras be located? I need to make sure I have support for 6-8 cameras as well. I'll try and call Automated Outlet and see what they say. :D

That is what I was trying to figure out. Ultimately I will want to add in my Pool Equipment, Irrigation, Garage Door etc. So the IIe has no expandability in that department? I guess my biggest hurdle at this point is trying to figure out what controls what. I need to look into Video...

I did, and on the surface, it seemed like basically the same system with more limited zoning. I was just wondering if anything went deeper than that. Sometimes things aren't always what they appear. =) What is the difference between Lighting Scenes, Lighting Addresses and Zones?

I'm looking at the OmniPro II system, and I'm trying to figure out which unit will better suit my needs. I'm looking to install it into a 1600sqft house, and incorporate it with an UPB LIghting system. I'm looking back and forth between the II and the IIe and am wondering if the II wont just...

Thank you, I will look as soon as I get a chance. Looking through past threads, I found that there are no true UPB Dimmers, only on/off, which I guess will be good enough. Unless any new ones have been developed since that thread in '08.. lol

I have 4 ceiling fans that I need to add lighting controls for. Right now they are simply on/off switches, with fan/lighting controlled at the fan. If I wanted to switch these to a HA controlled elements, what is the first step I need to take? I'm assuming since they are single switch...

Now the second question (and Obligatory First "Should have asked the question BEFORE I ran the lines" situation.. lol) Is it possible to Still Keep the RFU Switchers and Ethernet Routers where they are in the garage, and Run a single line back across the house to where the Panel Will...

Initially (BEFORE I decided that I needed to go Automated) I had envisioned a Structured wiring Panel in my Garage that all of my Cat5e and RG6 cables would be split out of. Now, with the addition of going with an Automated system, I am wondering if my System shouldn't be more centrally located...