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Hi Frank Below is what i read in wiki Frequency band: The Z-Wave Radio uses the 900 MHz ISM band: 908.42MHz (United States); 868.42MHz (Europe); 919.82MHz (Hong Kong); 921.42MHz (Australia/New Zealand). So thats why i was thinking i should be different? Ya there is smarthome.com.au who...

Thanks Frank... i was also thinking that UK got different frequency compared to what we got here in aus for z wave products... will that be of any problem?? i think it should be just low powered ones so the range wont be big... But is it illegal??? what do u think it will create any...

Is it possible to import Zwave european stuff to aus?? they are on same voltage? thanks

Hi frank Found another website http://www.smarthome.com.au/zseries/ They are selling zwave in aus, best part is they are based in melbourne Check out this one too http://z-waveaustralia.com/ Let me know what do u think?? Cheers Paul

Ya clipsal is more expensive and if you going to hire a sparkie its going to be too much... that y i was thinking about plcbus but i still need to do some electrical work by myself which i think shouldnt be too much.. i am getting more leaned towards it as it is also two way comms...what do u...

Hi while researching about home automation i came across PLCbus, but didnt find much information about it on the forums up here. Was thinking if anyone uses this over here got any suggestions about it. I think it uses 240v so it is good to use in Oz and Europe here is the link for it...

I have to find that person i just met him once... but he told me that be buy things from ebay i also find this link on homeseer http://www.envioustechnology.com.au/produc...tail.php?ID=301 this is a seller in aus My bad had just spoken to him and he is using x10 wireless so sorry for that....

hey frank i am in melbourne too... i read about clipsal cbus but for that i need to run the cables all over... last week i met someone from sydney who is using zwave with homeseer so thats what i was hoping for too... isnt it possible to get it shipped from US

Frank i was just reading it somewhere in the forums that hardware controllers doesn't give you much flexibility as you can get with computer software controller.Is that true? Meanwhile i am in Australia so i wasnt able to get the deal... :(

does eventghost let you control any types of devices(x10 zwave, insteon or UPB) like homeseer?? Thanks

Thanks todd.. thanks for info bro But i am getting confused at what technology i should use... x10 is old bit slow but its cheap and easy to install, zwave is a good option too cause everything is wireless and should be easy to install as well but its bit more exp than x10 and structured...

No suggestions :) can someone suggest good book to read which will cover all of it

I am reading about it a lot on internet and found there are four relays that can be used x10 upb zwave and insteon. I have understand a bit how these work. But i have also read that structured wiring i.e. putting cat5 or cat6 cables is a better option. now can some one please explain me how it...

If you use all of them(different protocols) is it possible to integrate all of them through one computer software or interface?? thanks guys you are awesome... really appreciate all of you for giving me valuable suggestion and help :)

Is that regardless of what technology i use z-wave, x10, UPB or Insteon

Actually what i was asking that if i want to contol all the lights and power outlets in my house then do i need to change all the switches in my house

Hi Jonw Thanks for your help mate.. ya i am doing lots of reading and trying to understand all the technologies... pretty excited. One question comes to my mind do i need to change all the switches in my house if i need to control them?? please advise

okay i think i want to start with controlling the lights in different rooms via computer i will add motion sensors afterwards, Could you guys tell me how and where to start from? Thanks Paul

Thanks for help guys lots of good information.. Appreciate it Started reading the links you guys have mentioned My plan is to DIY over a period of time and i am not sure about the budget yet cause i am not sure about the components and what they do... etc etc I am looking for info like if i...

As i said before i dont know much about it... tell me where to start from or please give me some info about what you are using?? Thanks