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Sorry to revive an old post. I have a similar NBN enclosure installed by my builder back in 2016; since then I got the NBN and I have been leaving the NBN modem 'hanging' at…

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televisi
Jul 30, 2022 7:22 pm
Drew01
Drew01
9 March 2021

Google Home integration with Home Assistant

Google Home integration with Home Assistant

Working fine here, you need to use duckdns to forward to home assistant, or use Nabu Casa... The doco works well if you follow it methodically

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Drew01
Mar 09, 2021 10:38 pm
Drew01
s-X-s
s-X-s
19 November 2020

Living room / Home Theatre

Living room / Home Theatre

Simply put - if you are looking for a HT experience in a living room purpose built or with sound bars or whatever your are not going to get that experience. If you are…

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s-X-s
Nov 19, 2020 10:00 pm
s-X-s
Callifo
Callifo
6 August 2020

Imported smart switches and sockets?

Imported smart switches and sockets?

The other part to consider is how long these companies and/or support of these devices will last. When this company EOL's these products in 3-5 years, and they shutdown…

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Callifo
Aug 06, 2020 9:30 pm
AcTech
AcTech
12 July 2019

Wiring for smart switches/sockets

Wiring for smart switches/sockets

That's a great set of functions!

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AcTech
Jul 12, 2019 8:43 am
AcTech
BJ88
BJ88
23 April 2018

A Guide to Terminology and Acronyms

A Guide to Terminology and Acronyms

Just to add a few suggestions NVR - Network Video Recorder DTV - Digital TV FTA - Free to Air PTV - Pay TV

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BJ88
Apr 23, 2018 5:28 am
BJ88
Techsmax
Techsmax
21 December 2017

New CCTV and Alarm system with ZWaves tenology

New CCTV and Alarm system with ZWaves tenology

Hi gwu69 We would be able to help you out

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Techsmax
Dec 21, 2017 12:19 pm
Techsmax
fademan
fademan
12 October 2017

Porter Davis HoneyWell automation

Porter Davis HoneyWell automation

I was told a definite no at sales, even though I am installing a 35k theatre room in my home. Argus have a Licence to print money with the PD contract. Doesn't surprise…

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fademan
Oct 12, 2017 5:59 pm
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Ratnesh
Jul 16, 2017 7:45 am
kassan1973
kassan1973
2 March 2017

cinema room

cinema room

Great man. I am impressed by your work and set up. what was the cost of all this set up.?

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kassan1973
Mar 02, 2017 7:41 pm
RegVic
RegVic
21 September 2016

DIY Home Automation

DIY Home Automation

Check "Home Technology Hub" thread.. continuing the conversation there :) --CLOSED--

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RegVic
Sep 21, 2016 11:12 pm
RegVic
BJ88
BJ88
3 May 2016

Home Networking Issues

Home Networking Issues

The simplest way is to connect your router to the NTD, then all the data points to the router

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BJ88
May 04, 2016 12:35 am
BJ88
ynnekc
ynnekc
29 February 2016

HAI Automation System

HAI Automation System

Hi, Approx 2 years ago I had a HAI system installed for my audio, security, lighting and heating. I have had ongoing issues with PIR's not working and need someone with…

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ynnekc
Feb 29, 2016 2:28 pm
Sloppy
Sloppy
7 February 2016

set up for a 5.2m x 4.3m room

set up for a 5.2m x 4.3m room

I'm in the same boat, 5.5x4.5m. If money permits I think I'll have a Sony 40es projector with a 110in screen. Hopefully I can get 7.1.4 speaker setup as long as it's not…

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Sloppy
Feb 07, 2016 10:13 am
BJ88
BJ88
25 September 2015

Is that costly relocate the cable broadband port?

Is that costly relocate the cable broadband port?

If your modem also networks all your devices in your house, then yes these cables have to be brought to the new location of the modem. If you do not wish to do this, you…

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BJ88
Sep 26, 2015 12:46 am
BJ88
Joker
Joker
13 August 2015

Tv Entertainment Unit...

Tv Entertainment Unit...

Most kitchen places can do easy, Google for styles or and go look in shops, , take photo, then custom make to fit perfectly.

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Joker
Aug 13, 2015 3:14 pm
sko24
sko24
11 August 2015

Home Theatre Setup

Home Theatre Setup

Thanks BJ88

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sko24
Aug 11, 2015 12:45 pm
PEARZ
PEARZ
7 August 2015

Nbn connections - ALL SORTED

Nbn connections - ALL SORTED

Yes that's what someone on whirlpool mentioned! Will go home tonight and see if we can reset the…

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PEARZ
Aug 07, 2015 2:09 pm
PEARZ
mattwalker
mattwalker
10 June 2015

BenQ treVolo

BenQ treVolo

The latest review for the BenQ treVolo: http://forums.overclockers.com.au/showt ... st16728804 Enjoy!

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mattwalker
Jun 10, 2015 10:59 am
mattwalker
mixo
mixo
4 May 2015

Home theatre in the living area

Home theatre in the living area

Well thats what i plan to do ASHA1 the only difference is a large 120" screen is going to come down in front of that tv! Probably no good for daytime viewing but at night…

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mixo
May 04, 2015 7:06 pm
BJ88
BJ88
25 April 2015

New build - what to do for data in non NBN enabled area

New build - what to do for data in non NBN enabled area

Hi, Run CAT6 cabling to each room where you wish to have internet access. On smaller builds you can run all cabling to a single wall-plate in an office. On larger…

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BJ88
Apr 25, 2015 1:50 am
BJ88
yvonneh
yvonneh
13 April 2015

Light on when door opens

Light on when door opens

You can now buy light globes that are motion detecting globes. Should be less than $30. I've seen them in Bunnings and just googled it and came up with a few options.

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yvonneh
Apr 13, 2015 12:45 pm

Hi Im about to meet my builders electrician tomorrow and would like to know if my network layout is correct based on what I read in this…

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myhome111
Mar 18, 2015 1:31 pm
mrees
mrees
19 February 2015

Can you Prewire for Clipsal CBus

Can you Prewire for Clipsal CBus
1, 2, 3

@Built_Boards A certified technician of course. Wouldnt trust a standard sparkie with my setup if it was the only option I had left. Some good points above. Just remember…

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mrees
Feb 19, 2015 1:44 pm
mrees
pndoomie
pndoomie
16 February 2015

Your Home Theatre PICS

Your Home Theatre PICS

Thanks Guys!!

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pndoomie
Feb 16, 2015 9:24 am
tezzab
tezzab
6 January 2015

Macbook to TV - Wireless Media

Macbook to TV - Wireless Media

Hi! Thanks for shared this topic!! hope we have great discussion ahead

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tezzab
Jan 06, 2015 7:46 am
tezzab
BJ88
BJ88
12 December 2014

Home theatre for Dummies

Home theatre for Dummies

Screen/Projector - Ensure you do not go too big for the room you are chosing Speakers - Do not go off by reviews of sound quality, you need to audition them yourself both…

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BJ88
Dec 12, 2014 9:37 pm
BJ88
Stewie D
Stewie D
4 December 2014

Most expensive home theatre

Most expensive home theatre

Good link Kate ! I particularly liked the line " With a maximum output of 150,000 watts, Jeremy himself has said that you can listen to music so loud, with perfect…

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Stewie D
Dec 04, 2014 8:27 am
Crazyk
Crazyk
27 November 2014

recommend an electrician please

recommend an electrician please

Kenny, maybe go down to your local JB HiFi and see if they have cards of installers of their TVs and go from there.

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Crazyk
Nov 27, 2014 9:35 pm
Crazyk
bpratt
bpratt
17 November 2014

setting up lounge room

setting up lounge room

You can get the Logitech Harmony remotes from DickSmith…

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bpratt
Nov 17, 2014 10:17 am
onggie
onggie
28 September 2014

Opticomm Data Points

Opticomm Data Points

I'm not familiar with Opticomm and their practices. But if that's the case and their boxes are locked you can also put a switch in one of your rooms where a data points…

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onggie
Sep 28, 2014 9:22 pm
Gaggy
Gaggy
28 August 2014

Is this package value for money?

Is this package value for money?

Hi everyone, Kindly help me. I'm looking at booking a new theatre package for my new home. I'm keen on Big Picture People, Hoppers…

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Gaggy
Aug 28, 2014 4:27 pm
Gaggy
Extreme
Extreme
7 August 2014

Opticomm TV Cabling

Opticomm TV Cabling

As he is in a opticomm area, foxtel is…

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Extreme
Aug 07, 2014 9:34 am
BJ88
BJ88
7 August 2014

Is this package value for money?

Is this package value for money?

The first thing I'd be looking at is what sort of Warranty terms and conditions the supplier/installer is offering with that home theatre setup, aftersales service and…

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BJ88
Aug 07, 2014 2:58 am
BJ88
tezzab
tezzab
20 July 2014

Home Theatre Design links

Home Theatre Design links

a little late keanu, but Acoustics is a blend of Science and the Dark mysterious Arts, ::study:: and toss in a few "tossers" as well, who will gladly take your $$. ::surprise:: ::surprise:: Much of…

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tezzab
Jul 20, 2014 6:50 pm
tezzab
Asha1
Asha1
8 July 2014

6 meters by 5 meters Home theatre room, recommendations

6 meters by 5 meters Home theatre room, recommendations

Thanks for the replys so far. But I do want 7.1 setup. The room will 6.5 meters long by 5meters wide. I am getting Cat6 to all rooms. Does any…

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Asha1
Jul 08, 2014 1:57 pm
our_meridian33
our_meridian33
4 July 2014

Is this package value for money?

Is this package value for money?

Hi everyone, Kindly help me. I'm looking at booking a new theatre package for my new home. I'm keen on Big Picture People, Hoppers crossing as they are close to home…

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our_meridian33
Jul 04, 2014 5:56 pm
joea
joea
29 June 2014

Small Home theatre advice

Small Home theatre advice

Awesome I will check out those speakers and go to some hifi places. Hopefully that will give me a good idea of what we are after. Thanks for your advice, much appreciated!

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joea
Jun 29, 2014 8:33 am
joea
cinder
cinder
26 June 2014

Query regarding streaming media

Query regarding streaming media
1, 2

Nice set up, Filthyfil. I looked up the QNAP 870 - wow, that is not a cheap NAS. No wonder it can do everything. I've just finished building my Media Server, here are…

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cinder
Jun 26, 2014 11:41 am
cinder
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
31 May 2014

What is smart wiring, and do I need it?

What is smart wiring, and do I need it?

We have it - our area had Telstra Velocity so we get all our TV, Foxtel, internet, phone etc through the fibre optic cables. Unbelievable pictures etc and awesome net speeds.

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Saint Mike
May 31, 2014 6:00 pm
Saint Mike
paulw11
paulw11
30 May 2014

Getting started with CBUS

Getting started with CBUS

Thanks Paul, all very helpful. Regarding Z-wave and CBUS; down the track I would want to do things with door locks, the garage door, heating,…

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paulw11
May 30, 2014 8:17 pm
dave.goralski
dave.goralski
5 May 2014

Home automation & Aud/vid integration with Carlisle builders

Home automation & Aud/vid integration with Carlisle builders

Although I haven't worked on a project with Carlisle, we have worked with a few others. With the more difficult builders we have been able to gain access on a weekend…

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dave.goralski
May 05, 2014 12:21 pm
snowing
snowing
29 April 2014

Marantz SR5005

Marantz SR5005

Just the same as what you got. :)

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snowing
Apr 29, 2014 2:17 pm
mattwalker
mattwalker
14 April 2014

Whats too small to be Home theater?

Whats too small to be Home theater?

Dont get stressed about the size or the shape ... its what you do with it that matters! Well placed speakers with some soft furnishings, a 100" screen and a good…

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mattwalker
Apr 14, 2014 9:47 pm
mattwalker
mattwalker
mattwalker
14 April 2014

4040 x 3600 Home theater room, recommendations?

4040 x 3600 Home theater room, recommendations?

Hi guys As stated in the topic the size of my HT that we will be building is 4040 x 3600 For starters, should I get a projector or a bigger…

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mattwalker
Apr 14, 2014 9:40 pm
mattwalker
RenovationsGalore
RenovationsGalore
8 January 2014

Advice wanted on home theatre+ package.

Advice wanted on home theatre+ package.

Hi Missy. Most has been said already. My main feedback would be getting the room right before installation. I note that the theater does not adjoin a bedroom which is…

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RenovationsGalore
Jan 08, 2014 7:53 am
RenovationsGalore

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