Hello,
I have just bought my first home and am interested in automating it. My only experience so far is a Phillips Pronto for all my AV equipment and a Lutron light switch.
I know what I want to achieve, but am unsure of where to start. I have read a lot on various websites but really need some assistance from those who know.
Here are the things I wish to achieve.
1. Distribution of AV to more than one room - At present I have a DVD, Sky box, VHS, X-box, CD/Minidisc all running through a Yamaha DSP A2 amp into a Panasonic Widescreen TV. I want to be able to distribute this to the lounge and bedroom with IR control, maybe even housing all the equipment in Node 0. Do I need co-ax or CAT5?
2. Whole house audio – I know top end systems are out of my price range, so just some hardwired speakers in the kitchen, bedrooms and maybe bathroom will do. I have an Ipod and have seen the Seaonce port which I like and would want to use this as the main library of songs. Will I need separate amps for each area or can I system from the Yamaha.
3. Lighting – I love the idea of auto occupancy lighting, but I am unsure of what other levels of control this offers
I have just bought my first home and am interested in automating it. My only experience so far is a Phillips Pronto for all my AV equipment and a Lutron light switch.
I know what I want to achieve, but am unsure of where to start. I have read a lot on various websites but really need some assistance from those who know.
Here are the things I wish to achieve.
1. Distribution of AV to more than one room - At present I have a DVD, Sky box, VHS, X-box, CD/Minidisc all running through a Yamaha DSP A2 amp into a Panasonic Widescreen TV. I want to be able to distribute this to the lounge and bedroom with IR control, maybe even housing all the equipment in Node 0. Do I need co-ax or CAT5?
2. Whole house audio – I know top end systems are out of my price range, so just some hardwired speakers in the kitchen, bedrooms and maybe bathroom will do. I have an Ipod and have seen the Seaonce port which I like and would want to use this as the main library of songs. Will I need separate amps for each area or can I system from the Yamaha.
3. Lighting – I love the idea of auto occupancy lighting, but I am unsure of what other levels of control this offers
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