Hi Everyone - Im a Newbie and I got this Automation BUG !!
But I'm confused.
This is what I'm looking for 8O OR to do !!
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1)
Lighting
....I have been looking into Lutron BUT its damn expensive - I have seen the Grafix eye solution and Lutron Homeworks - Whats the difference - anyone got a quick answer :-(
I have seen the Rako system - its RF based and looks good - anyone got it used it ?
I have also read about the ULTI "Clipsal Concept" - It looks good BUT has anyone got that - used it ?
ANY RECOMMENDATIONS ??
2)
IR Repeaters
I want to control all my AV/Lights etc - I think I need a IR Learning remote, and a IR repeater (Any good Repeater recommendations ?)
I have a Tablet PC, Does anyone have any recommendations in terms of SOFTWARE ? and can I use it to control all the AV/Lights etc etc + do I need a USB IR Extender as the IrDA port maybe weak on the Tablet PC ???
3)
MULTI-ROOM Music
I got a PC with loadsa MP3s upstairs - can I pipe this to anyroom (Please note I have just cabled my house with Cat 6) - so I can access the music anywhere BUT do I need a seperate AMP in each room :-o EXPENSIVE - or is there a cheaper way I can do this - Maybe using Windows XP Media Centre and a Remote control to select music/tv/vids/pics/Internet ?
4)
FINALLY
Any Ideas or Pointers will be great. I really need some help as there are so many things you can do !!! I just need some focusing and ADVICE !!
Many Thanks ALL
But I'm confused.
This is what I'm looking for 8O OR to do !!
---------------------------------------
1)
Lighting
....I have been looking into Lutron BUT its damn expensive - I have seen the Grafix eye solution and Lutron Homeworks - Whats the difference - anyone got a quick answer :-(
I have seen the Rako system - its RF based and looks good - anyone got it used it ?
I have also read about the ULTI "Clipsal Concept" - It looks good BUT has anyone got that - used it ?
ANY RECOMMENDATIONS ??
2)
IR Repeaters
I want to control all my AV/Lights etc - I think I need a IR Learning remote, and a IR repeater (Any good Repeater recommendations ?)
I have a Tablet PC, Does anyone have any recommendations in terms of SOFTWARE ? and can I use it to control all the AV/Lights etc etc + do I need a USB IR Extender as the IrDA port maybe weak on the Tablet PC ???
3)
MULTI-ROOM Music
I got a PC with loadsa MP3s upstairs - can I pipe this to anyroom (Please note I have just cabled my house with Cat 6) - so I can access the music anywhere BUT do I need a seperate AMP in each room :-o EXPENSIVE - or is there a cheaper way I can do this - Maybe using Windows XP Media Centre and a Remote control to select music/tv/vids/pics/Internet ?
4)
FINALLY
Any Ideas or Pointers will be great. I really need some help as there are so many things you can do !!! I just need some focusing and ADVICE !!
Many Thanks ALL
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