Browse Forums Home Theatre & Automation Re: Apple HomeKit and Z-Wave technology etc - Discussion 4Sep 20, 2015 9:22 pm I have lighting, mostly on relays but 8 channels of dimming. There are quite a few movement sensors for various purposes:
A number of switches are programmed as timers (bathroom heaters, for example). C-Bus makes it simple to do multi-way switching too. There are 6 switches that control the lights in the hallway. This is complex to wire with traditional switches but trivial to program with C-Bus. I have a "goodnight" scene that turns everything off. The alarm panel is linked to the C-Bus so that:
I also have iPhone control of the lights from anywhere. Re: Apple HomeKit and Z-Wave technology etc - Discussion 5Sep 21, 2015 12:32 pm paulw11 I have lighting, mostly on relays but 8 channels of dimming. There are quite a few movement sensors for various purposes:
A number of switches are programmed as timers (bathroom heaters, for example). C-Bus makes it simple to do multi-way switching too. There are 6 switches that control the lights in the hallway. This is complex to wire with traditional switches but trivial to program with C-Bus. I have a "goodnight" scene that turns everything off. The alarm panel is linked to the C-Bus so that:
I also have iPhone control of the lights from anywhere. Wow, sounds amazing. I have looked further into z-wave and the Insteon hub seems to provide similar wired or 'dual-path' services using PLC...and other tech (homekit, X10 not sure how simple that is though. I'm kind of leaning toward a simple group of systems that control important items. 1) AC unit via Daikin SkiFi or Nest Thermostat retrofitted on Daikin (if its supported) 2) Video surveillance / Motion via Insteon Hub control for use in scenes 3) One in-wall switch control for entry lighting 4) Some door sensors Garage and Front door I'm not convinced that dimming a light from the couch is really warranted but it is certainly a nice convenience. I just cant justify the expense for that task. Still very early on my design, but integrating the c-bus lines into the electrical fitout is a bit late for me now ;( Re: Apple HomeKit and Z-Wave technology etc - Discussion 6Sep 28, 2015 1:46 pm I am also currently planning my home automation lay out. Frankly - There are a lot of alternative from cheap(Remote/Multi App), Medium (Limited Integration) or Expensive (Integrates with majority). Control4 seem to be the one of the known names but I have decided to focus my plan on ELAN. Re: Apple HomeKit and Z-Wave technology etc - Discussion 7Dec 01, 2015 7:07 am There is a complete new HomeKit app that lets you control HomeKit devices really smart: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/devices/id966877433?mt=8 I recently went through a similar renovation and move scenario when updating our family home. We also swapped some rooms around and tackled a major… 2 11522 Hey. Head to a metal and decide on which profile you will use first. Profiles with larger corrugations can greatly change the appearance of the color in different… 0 3707 Hi, you've probably already resolved this, however, Commbank will probably pay the funds to you after you send evidence the work is done regardless the change in the quotes. 1 36471 |