I am allergic to DIY and do not have much of a clue on home automation. I have got hold of the book "Home automation for Dummies" and am still struggling. I am building a new house and would like to put in some home automation. Seems a good idea to do this whilst house is being built. I assume wired is preferable to wireless as it would be less prone to interference or problems with walls etc.
I like the look of Idratek and the guy was very helpful on the phone, but I came off with my head spinning.
Any ways I'll just start with lighting for the minute.
I'd like to have the ability to turn lights off remotely or maybe moods. I am open to ideas.
I have seen switches for sale but have noticed you have to be careful to make sure you have all the bits. So I assume a need the front bit for on and off and the workings inside. Maybe one or 2 per room depending on entrances. These would need to be wired up in the normal way to the electrical circuit. I then assume I connect them to my computer via a cable. Having looked at different cable I am leaning towards 5e. Does the cable need to be shielded?
As it's quite a big house I would need to connect all the cables to a Node Zero?
Will I need a rack?
I'm going to have a cupboard or cabinet as node zero I think. Once node zero is connected to my computer I can work the lights using some sort of software?
Next I want to be able to have multi media in a number of rooms. Now the good news is I'm a bit better on this. I currently have my computer connected to my Xbox via home plugs and can watch stuff on my TV. This works a treat, but I would like to have the same in the kitchen, sun room and a couple of bedrooms. I assume in this case I wire all the rooms with Cat5e, and get myself a separate multimedia computer. Also will need nice wall or ceiling speakers. My electrician can wire up Sky into every room. I think its called back feeding
It would be nice to control the heating by computer. Downstairs is underfloor heating powered by a ground source heat pump, and upstairs radiators powered by same.
finally I will be having a security system with cameras alarm and outside lights. But I'm not sure how that could be integrated.
Sorry to be such a pain, but I cant find anything for the dim witted on the forums.
I like the look of Idratek and the guy was very helpful on the phone, but I came off with my head spinning.
Any ways I'll just start with lighting for the minute.
I'd like to have the ability to turn lights off remotely or maybe moods. I am open to ideas.
I have seen switches for sale but have noticed you have to be careful to make sure you have all the bits. So I assume a need the front bit for on and off and the workings inside. Maybe one or 2 per room depending on entrances. These would need to be wired up in the normal way to the electrical circuit. I then assume I connect them to my computer via a cable. Having looked at different cable I am leaning towards 5e. Does the cable need to be shielded?
As it's quite a big house I would need to connect all the cables to a Node Zero?
Will I need a rack?
I'm going to have a cupboard or cabinet as node zero I think. Once node zero is connected to my computer I can work the lights using some sort of software?
Next I want to be able to have multi media in a number of rooms. Now the good news is I'm a bit better on this. I currently have my computer connected to my Xbox via home plugs and can watch stuff on my TV. This works a treat, but I would like to have the same in the kitchen, sun room and a couple of bedrooms. I assume in this case I wire all the rooms with Cat5e, and get myself a separate multimedia computer. Also will need nice wall or ceiling speakers. My electrician can wire up Sky into every room. I think its called back feeding
It would be nice to control the heating by computer. Downstairs is underfloor heating powered by a ground source heat pump, and upstairs radiators powered by same.
finally I will be having a security system with cameras alarm and outside lights. But I'm not sure how that could be integrated.
Sorry to be such a pain, but I cant find anything for the dim witted on the forums.
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