tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21774953.comments2023-04-12T05:20:51.235-07:00MartListMartin Listerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18321349893586457547noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21774953.post-15097377148604310222015-09-10T22:58:13.903-07:002015-09-10T22:58:13.903-07:00Thanks for keep updating your informative views wh...Thanks for keep updating your informative views which is really helpful for the readers. Please keep sharing.<br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.viewtech.ca" title="Vancouver security services" rel="nofollow">Vancouver security services</a></b> | <b><a href="http://www.viewtech.ca/alarms/" title="Alarm Security Vancouver”>Alarm Security Vancouver</a></b> | <b><a href=" rel="nofollow">Home Automation Vancouver</a></b>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03863658425596747630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21774953.post-14453593965071072732012-07-31T16:08:08.046-07:002012-07-31T16:08:08.046-07:00I love your thinking! great ideas and the kids try...I love your thinking! great ideas and the kids try something so cool.<br />NoreenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21774953.post-16757261695241876892011-03-02T09:39:45.948-08:002011-03-02T09:39:45.948-08:00The first step to Home Automation is Home Control....The first step to Home Automation is Home Control. You cannot automate what you cannot control. Of course the a key goal is to automate both basic and complex functions in your house but the real goal is a smart home that encompasses both automation and full house control. You can automate your heating with a simple 7 day programmable thermostat. But what you really want to do is to have full remote control and be able to manage it from anywhere you are, turn on the A/C on your way home from the beach, etc.Martin Listerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18321349893586457547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21774953.post-91766143979986555102010-11-23T06:18:10.012-08:002010-11-23T06:18:10.012-08:00An automated home is about the convenience of savi...An automated home is about the convenience of saving your time and effort by having your home automatically do routine functions such as watering your grass (but only if it has not rained recently), or turning off all lights, setting the thermostat to economy mode and arming the security system when you retire for the night.Dallas home automationhttp://www.ipliving.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21774953.post-91011723655648373362010-09-02T16:34:14.824-07:002010-09-02T16:34:14.824-07:00I should have said. I recommend folks order the ol...I should have said. I recommend folks order the old style clear button kit. They don't like to advertise it but you can find it buried on the website. This lets you print your own button labels using their template and use them until you are aready to order permanent ones. I am still using them all over my house as the custom etched are really expensive. They do have some preprinted ones which are cheaper but I have too many custom buttons.Martin Listerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18321349893586457547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21774953.post-57373677222953228292010-09-02T13:08:37.288-07:002010-09-02T13:08:37.288-07:00Thanks Martin, appreciate your insights.
I just...Thanks Martin, appreciate your insights. <br /><br />I just ordered my garage door control and status kit, the 8 button keypad and the access point & Phase Coupler.<br /><br />Any advice on labeling the buttons on the keypad?Zonanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21774953.post-53358397379146606912010-09-01T14:11:56.965-07:002010-09-01T14:11:56.965-07:00Zona,
I always suggest to folks that the best sta...Zona,<br /><br />I always suggest to folks that the best starting point is exactly that. A Garage sensor, Thermostat and a starter kit. Most people would like to be able to control their A/C and heating remotely such as turning on the A/C on your way home from work, and the garage door is a no brainer.<br /><br /> Some answers to your questions:<br /><br />1) I don’t recall seeing mention of the software Does the software come with a starter kit or is it a separate purchase?<br /><br />The simplest setup is to buy the Starter Kit which contains the 2412N controller or SmartLinc. This little plug in device contains a web server and also a free service from SmartHome so you can access it from the internet. On your blackberry you will then be able to login and turn your lights on and off, monitor and change the thermostat and control the garage door.<br /><br />If you want to get into more serious home automation you may want a PC or MAC controller at some point. I use a PC running the excellent PowerHome software (http://www.myx10.com/). With this I can program it to send me email based on certain events, turn off closet lights after 15 minutes, etc. The possibilities are endless once you have a programmable controller. But for most people the SmartLinc is fine.<br /><br />2) Is the homelinc the software to go with or are there better options out there?<br /><br />As I say I use PowerLinc. If I had a Mac it would be Indigo.<br /><br />3) As I will need the 2412N to control the thermostat remotely, do I still need to get the software or is it redundant?<br /><br />It is redundant until you want to do something more complicated. For now I would say wait.<br /><br />4) Will I be able to access the system with my blackberry?<br /><br />Yep, and any browser on any device.<br /><br />5) If I just start off with the garage module and a keypad linc, do I need the Access Points at this point? From here I was going to move onto the thermostat and then the light controls<br /><br />It depends. Those two devices can talk to each other over the powerline and so in theory they don't need help from the RF linc. However depending on the wiring in your house they might be on different phases and in that case you need the RF lincs to bridge both. For that reason I would recommend the starter kit. Going forward you will only spend more money on Insteon and the starter kits are the few opportunities you have to save money. Once you have some of the components that option is gone.Martin Listerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18321349893586457547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21774953.post-75928754178895092032010-09-01T06:54:28.169-07:002010-09-01T06:54:28.169-07:00Martin, great write up!
I'm just looking into...Martin, great write up!<br /><br />I'm just looking into starting up and doing my initial research. I have a few questions for you.<br /><br />To me, there would be a huge benefit to getting the thermostat control and the garage door monitor. Since I’m going to be using insteon, I also started thinking of the benefits of controlling my lights with the system. This is secondary for me but I can see how my system would grow with time.<br /><br />I have a pc at home and a blackberry. The only apples in our household are the ones you eat.<br /><br />My questions:<br />1) I don’t recall seeing mention of the software Does the software come with a starter kit or is it a separate purchase?<br />2) Is the homelinc the software to go with or are there better options out there?<br />3) As I will need the 2412N to control the thermostat remotely, do I still need to get the software or is it redundant?<br />4) Will I be able to access the system with my blackberry?<br />5) If I just start off with the garage module and a keypad linc, do I need the Access Points at this point? From here I was going to move onto the thermostat and then the light controls.<br /><br />Thanks in advance for your advice.Zonanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21774953.post-41494682555165498422009-11-04T09:54:03.141-08:002009-11-04T09:54:03.141-08:00I would be lying if I didn't say it was signif...I would be lying if I didn't say it was significant. Basic lamp modules start at $10 and switches starting at $35 to Keypads at $70. However you can build slowly over time. Compared to having a custom installer come in the costs are minimal, assuming you have some technical smarts.Martin Listerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18321349893586457547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21774953.post-67906932790930778602009-11-04T01:32:24.301-08:002009-11-04T01:32:24.301-08:00What are the costs?What are the costs?Nisha Acharyahttp://www.humintindia.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21774953.post-49820611326719265652009-05-14T12:51:00.000-07:002009-05-14T12:51:00.000-07:00Added some Plex screenshots and at some point may ...Added some Plex screenshots and at some point may get around to adding some screenshots for specific setup steps.Martin Listerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18321349893586457547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21774953.post-89182162599955485392009-05-14T05:09:00.000-07:002009-05-14T05:09:00.000-07:00Very nice information. But do you have pictures to...Very nice information. But do you have pictures too of the setup?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21774953.post-33007396955136551672009-01-24T21:46:00.000-08:002009-01-24T21:46:00.000-08:00And apparently the NY Times seems to agree: http:/...And apparently the NY Times seems to agree: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/18/business/media/18ping.html?_r=1Martin Listerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18321349893586457547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21774953.post-38231699521950160752008-10-29T20:45:00.000-07:002008-10-29T20:45:00.000-07:00Geezzz, does that thing come with the punch cards?...Geezzz, does that thing come with the punch cards?Maria Saltzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17004880122184901278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21774953.post-84862789744066140952008-10-28T03:01:00.000-07:002008-10-28T03:01:00.000-07:00> "Only the old 20GB, 60GB and the Metal G...> "Only the old 20GB, 60GB and the Metal Gear Solid 4 bundle play SACD"<BR/><BR/>That's not entirely correct. All 2007 80GB models play SACD. Some of those were bundled with MGS4, others with Motorstorm.<BR/><BR/>For a complete overview of SACD compatibility, see the <A HREF="http://www.ps3sacd.com/faq.html" REL="nofollow">PS3 SACD FAQ</A>The Seventh Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11696524495264251106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21774953.post-1156630759032398882006-08-26T15:19:00.000-07:002006-08-26T15:19:00.000-07:00Once you needed a corporation in order to generate...Once you needed a corporation in order to generate good content. It was expensive, it was difficult to produce and needed a distribution channel.<BR/><BR/>The old distribution model created the aggregation - the networks, channels with fixed programming, newspapers, etc.<BR/><BR/>Creation is now much simpler. Writing is more common, movie making is easier, etc. There's still a need for big budget for the huge effects and movie stars, but good content can be made without those.<BR/><BR/>The internet broke the distribution problem. Anyone can publish, anyone can find the content. As you said - the problem now is too much content.<BR/><BR/>I don't think any specific company will own that. There seem to be two models being created for finding content (beyond searching / browsing)<BR/><BR/>1. User-voted content - i.e. Digg, google's top 100 videos, etc.<BR/><BR/>2. People who browse the net and find what they like and blog about it. They are the personal aggregators. All consumers have to do is find a couple of these who's taste they like and follow their findings.Eran Davidovhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12317592168622036851noreply@blogger.com