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Fibaro do a door/window contact (based on z-wave) that has provision for a thermistor. Link this to a RaZberry Pi (the Z stands for z-wave shield). Not sure on the resolution of these sensors though....

Ahh ok - How about this instead http://www.homeautomationcompany.co.uk/product/fibaro-relay-switch/ (Check out the schematic pic) Shows 2 live feed controls. One for up and one for down, just don't...

Looking at this from another angle. Does the Cinema Screen have an IR remote control option? If it does then have a looksee at http://www.uk-automation.co.uk/products/Z-Wave-to-IR-Extender.html This...

I know that the EKey Toca has been used for exterior access but this might have been in a covered porch way. Check out...

Thanks Toscal - Will take a look. There seems to be loads of 'Time Management' systems on ebay as well that provide alot more functionality, for a fraction of the cost of the above mentioned. Maybe...

Comfort (www.cytech.biz) is a dedicated Security/Automation system. It uses UCM's to provide various interfaces (Ethernet, ZWave, LightWaveRF, Cellular). You can customises its function using...

....actually fingerprint readers. I have been on a quest to find a cost effective, stand alone system for an interior door in my home, to work in conjunction with and electric lock. I have been...

Blimey! Those things aren't cheap are they....

I suspect this can be carried out with some HTML commands, in that you will include the PWD string in either the URL field or PUSH the details. There...

Front Door Entry (Case 1) - As already mentioned DoorBot in conjunction with Lokitron (they are looking to interface them both together) will do the trick as a reasonable price point. However if you...

If the source and destination are mains fed, you could use a Mains Ethernet device and then connect that into a Wireless Access Point. This in effect uses the internal mains wiring to route the...

Those Mainlobby touchscreens are pretty expensive... I had been looking at this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Samsung-S3C2440-ARM9-Board-7-TFT-LCD-Touch-Screen-/110865526317#vi-content

It's a bit...

Been thinking of getting hold of a touchscreen (to wall mount) and interfacing it with HA. This maybe anything from Audio Control to IP Camera feed.

As opposed to just a touchscreen, you can get...

A user on here called Toscal is very knowledgable about this subject - Hopefully he will see this thread and respond

Agree with you on this - they are however looking at the PSU issue and also interfacing to the current doorbell in case your phone isn't to hand. As with Kickstarter projects it could be...

Lab-art - Looking at the DM02 Manual (http://www.cytech.biz/dm02_manual.html) the schematic on p.11 shows the video out going to a monitor / video server. This suggests that Comfort cannot handle...

Lab-Art - Been looking at a product (crowd funded) called DoorBot (https://secure.christiestreet.com/products/doorbot). Nothing to do with Comfort but provides iPhone integration and similar function...

Ref Using Smoke Detectors as alarm units - in theory, if they have the ability to trigger the remaining smoke detectors once one has triggered, then you should be able to replicate this (+ve or -ve...

Lab-Art - I have seen the same reviews as you, but just wanted something that could replace a lightswitch and be done - they work on the MHz ranges so don't get swamped by WiFi (2.4GHz). I had a look...

Lab-Art - Not sure if you have looked at LightwaveRF for your lighting solution? These are direct replacements for your light switches and can on/off/dim. You can control them remotely via a WebHub,...

The latest Comfort units allow for programming via PC (if you have the Eth2 UCM) or via the keypad. I did the latter with my first Comfort 1 system, but would not like to do it with my latest,...

Really interesting project Benji. I have been wanting to do something with the heating for ages as the rest of my family have no concept of thermostatic control and use it as an on/off switch. They...

Any more details Toscal? (price, spec etc) Just checked your site and new catalogue and can't see them on there...

Thanks Wexfordman - I had already taken a looksee at your write up... I am still in the process of wiring and making sure I have enough cable runs to cater for current and future requirements.

I...

Hi Wexfordman,

How did you find running the door contact cabling?? I live in a 2 story property, so upstairs is not a drama as I can run into the loft-space, but downstairs is a frustration as I...

After a quick google. L=Live ~=Dimmable (not sure if you want to use this) N=Neutral N=Switched Neutral? If you unsure then consult an electrician