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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 4:28 am
BJ88
Our House Build
Our House Build
20 October

Cinema Chairs

Cinema Chairs

Hey guys, we are based in Sydney and need to buy some home theatre chairs. 4 in a line. Leather. Reclining. I’m struggling to find places that sell them. Have you…

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Our House Build
Oct 20, 2024 3:01 pm
Sara thy
Sara thy
16 October

5.1 channel speaker system

5.1 channel speaker system

I am looking for 5.1 channel speaker system. Anyone have tried the below speakers from Harvey norman. how is the system and sound quality? $1577

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Sara thy
Oct 16, 2024 11:23 am

Hi! Thanks for sharing this great network diagram of a home security system! Anyone creating similar diagrams using tools ? I tried drawing something similar using an .…

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krishcomments
Oct 09, 2024 9:12 am
S Kumar
S Kumar
17 September

Theatre room door ideas

Theatre room door ideas

-- Is cavity door or barn door going to fit in here.

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S Kumar
Sep 17, 2024 12:51 am
jk200sx
jk200sx
25 August

Help with Zigbee dimmer not dimming?

Help with Zigbee dimmer not dimming?

Hello, I purchased 2 zigbee dimmers and had them installed. The dimmer switch purchased is this one: and I presume it is the same as this one, for reference: One of them…

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jk200sx
Aug 25, 2024 11:52 am
BJ88
BJ88
23 July

Why is my TV picture Blurry?

Why is my TV picture Blurry?

Hi All Long time not being here, hope everyone is keeping well. Lately during a few TV wall mounting jobs in Perth that i've done, a common complaint or question that I…

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BJ88
Jul 23, 2024 6:13 am
BJ88
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
17 July

media room in white

media room in white

that's a lot of "it depends" Is it just a room with a TV you plan on watching, oris it a theatre where you'd like to recreate some sense of occasion? If the former,…

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ponzutwo
Jul 17, 2024 1:56 pm
Sara thy
Sara thy
25 May

Traditional Speaker or Soundbar for Media

Traditional Speaker or Soundbar for Media

your always amazing and lifesaver Simeon . Great thanks a lot :-)

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Sara thy
May 25, 2024 12:31 pm
Bimbob
Bimbob
22 May

speaker cable

speaker cable

16 gauge speaker wire

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Bimbob
May 22, 2024 7:13 am
televisi
televisi
30 July 2022

Z wave home automation questions and help

Z wave home automation questions and help

My house has a steel beam around it (as we are not the usual 'box' house; on which, the top level is smaller if compared to the ground floor (thus it comes with steel beam…

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televisi
Jul 30, 2022 6:34 pm

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 6:22 pm
Spazzen
Spazzen
18 April 2022

Non-standard Cat6 cable

Non-standard Cat6 cable

Don't know what you bought but it doesn't sound like cat6 cable. While there's a difference between cat 3, cat 5, cat 5e and cat6 one of the main differences is how…

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Spazzen
Apr 18, 2022 9:21 pm
KK2090
KK2090
6 December 2021

Metricon Home Network Lite - any good ?

Metricon Home Network Lite - any good ?

Being the first time building a house this a a very valuable feedback from you all, thanks alot. I have asked Metricon to provide more information if they can just provide…

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KK2090
Dec 06, 2021 8:40 pm
Phil of Sydney
Phil of Sydney
4 November 2021

Speaker setup in this room

Speaker setup in this room

Maybe a soundbar and subwoofer? Separate components such as an AV Receiver (AVR) and speakers would be able to produce a better result. There are some quality stand…

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Phil of Sydney
Nov 04, 2021 6:59 pm
duongger
duongger
6 August 2021

Television distribution/amplifier options

Television distribution/amplifier options

From my experience, it's worth taking a look at The booster I've bought still works properly

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duongger
Aug 06, 2021 6:11 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 9:38 pm
Drew01
Pulse
Pulse
18 February 2021

Data points how many do I need?

Data points how many do I need?

Agree with Sirgoat, we did 3-4 per TV, 2 per desk, one ceiling per floor for wifi AP, one for each IP camera, one for switchboard, one for solar enphase box. About 30…

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Pulse
Feb 18, 2021 7:11 pm
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 9:00 pm
s-X-s
supa007
supa007
1 November 2020

Advice on new home - full automation setup

Advice on new home - full automation setup

Also looking to go down the same home automation path, using a smattering of different products from Zigbee, z-wave and wifi connected smart devices. Think I'll tie…

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supa007
Nov 01, 2020 11:01 am

Hi, We are Sydney based smart light switch supplier. We will release a new range in next couple of weeks which is a multi-function mesh WiFi LCD smart light switch.…

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CTEC Smart Homes
Nov 01, 2020 9:54 am
CTEC Smart Homes
Callifo
Callifo
19 October 2020

Data points expensive

Data points expensive

Mainly, the cost. Is it worth it in a residential setting, absolutely not. Cat6a is as high as you need to go, but even Cat6 will likely be fine. I went for Cat6…

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Callifo
Oct 19, 2020 6:14 pm
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 8:30 pm
yogiebear
yogiebear
23 July 2020

Which wall would you put the home theatre screen on?

Which wall would you put the home theatre screen on?

We are putting in a basic professional theatre in a room similar in size to yours. Basically we are building a fake wall at Wall B, putting 3 speakers in that wall,…

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yogiebear
Jul 23, 2020 11:50 am
Felodred
Felodred
12 September 2019

Smart home devices

Smart home devices

Here is the latest content from pcmag for you https://www.pcmag.com/news/the-best-smart-home-devices

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Felodred
Sep 12, 2019 6:51 pm
Azza23
Azza23
29 August 2019

Samsung UA40C6900VF

Samsung UA40C6900VF

I looked at the dates not year-----man my ADD is bad

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Azza23
Aug 29, 2019 9:34 pm
arcadelt
arcadelt
1 August 2019

Smart Light Switch - Recommendation?

Smart Light Switch - Recommendation?

I suggest you to buy Honeywell Lyric T5 Wi-Fi Thermostat, I bought it from Black Friday sale, last week, its really working very well, It can provide valuable video…

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arcadelt
Aug 01, 2019 3:56 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 7:43 am
AcTech
betterman
betterman
3 July 2019

TV mounted above gas fireplace yay or nay?

TV mounted above gas fireplace yay or nay?

there's nothing wrong with doing it with todays modern gas heaters, however the main consideration is TV height. Optimal TV height is where your eye level while sitting…

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betterman
Jul 03, 2019 10:22 am
s-X-s
s-X-s
5 June 2019

Raspberry Pi/Arduino and other Roll Your Own Home Automation

Raspberry Pi/Arduino and other Roll Your Own Home Automation

If anybody successfully finished any projects with Raspberry Pi or Arduino - share it here. How to do it and components and little guidance too. I'm interested in it but…

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s-X-s
Jun 05, 2019 9:19 pm
s-X-s
robbert
robbert
20 May 2019

Home Technology Hub

Home Technology Hub
1 ... 22, 23, 24

Thanks for sharing. We do a lot of here in Australia. We work with a brand called Control4 who offer a lot fo this…

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robbert
May 20, 2019 3:34 pm
robbert
alexp79
alexp79
29 March 2019

Home Theater Installation

Home Theater Installation

I have noticed that trend is that DVD players are dying and everything is moving towards on-demand streaming content. Ideally you would need high speed internet…

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alexp79
Mar 29, 2019 3:49 am
arcadelt
arcadelt
17 January 2019

TV antennas? Phone lines? Who needs them?

TV antennas? Phone lines? Who needs them?

Most of this list my family doing over the Internet. I include here long phone calls, watching TV shows and movies, online training. Therefore, a single Wi-Fi network is…

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arcadelt
Jan 17, 2019 2:46 pm
ebanster
ebanster
4 December 2018

Clipsal Nero

Clipsal Nero

Ok great to know that it could be retrofit after build. I don't want to be overspending too much on the initial build coz I am sure builder would put margins on the…

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ebanster
Dec 04, 2018 10:00 pm
ebanster
Sloppy
Sloppy
22 June 2018

Home Theater Projector Recommendations

Home Theater Projector Recommendations

Hey Simon. What projector did you end up going with?

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Sloppy
Jun 22, 2018 9:09 am
Mojitostan
Mojitostan
20 May 2018

CAT6 Wiring cost "per point"

CAT6 Wiring cost "per point"

AllCastle Homes charges $138 for Cat5E and $168 for CAT 6.... Big catch is still need to pay $110~ $140 to terminate them... ( Fuming at the moment but think will end up…

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Mojitostan
May 20, 2018 7:16 pm
Ent
Ent
14 May 2018

Cordless phone Uniden Bluetooth and NBN line in.

Cordless phone Uniden Bluetooth and NBN line in.

Set up the brought from fleabay Uniden cordless phone with the ability to use Bluetooth to connect to your phone and also normal phone line connect from the NBN. Natually…

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Ent
May 14, 2018 10:32 pm
Ent
Ent
14 May 2018

Duelling Z standards and power outlets

Duelling Z standards and power outlets

Sockitz appear to be an option, assuming their website actually works! The approach is sensible with you buying the power outlet and also been able to chose the…

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Ent
May 14, 2018 10:25 pm
BJ88
BJ88
23 April 2018

TV Antenna

TV Antenna

Most builders don't include TV Antennas in their builds, as some people don't end up needing one right away, have their own preference of the type they chose or where they…

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BJ88
Apr 23, 2018 4:31 am
BJ88
nsuinteger
nsuinteger
19 April 2018

Media room setup

Media room setup

the builder wont accept to install your cable because then they will have to accept responsibility for any faults that are caused by your cable (fire for example). The…

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nsuinteger
Apr 19, 2018 2:49 pm
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gillybean
Apr 04, 2018 2:40 pm
gillybean
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 11:19 am
Techsmax
Nuri
Nuri
13 December 2017

assistance with pre-wiring

assistance with pre-wiring

Cheers, I ended up running all my cables before insulation went in, except HDMI. I ran 20mm conduit in the wall where the receiver will be, then once the insulation went…

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Nuri
Dec 13, 2017 7:41 am
deepugjacob
deepugjacob
17 October 2017

Help. Who could do this for me ?

Help. Who could do this for me ?

Thank you!!!! So that’s what it’s called “ Feature timber paneling “ Now I can google . Thanks a ton

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deepugjacob
Oct 17, 2017 7:31 am
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 4:59 pm
Lurgen
Lurgen
12 October 2017

Ceiling Speaker Recommendations

Ceiling Speaker Recommendations

I used Jamo IC series units and loved them.

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Lurgen
Oct 12, 2017 8:57 am
Lurgen
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Ratnesh
Jul 16, 2017 6:45 am
MoniqueElizabeth
MoniqueElizabeth
15 June 2017

Foxtel

Foxtel

We had Foxtel installed at our last house (double storey brick veneer) and there were no issues.

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MoniqueElizabeth
Jun 15, 2017 8:58 pm
lazandjohn
lazandjohn
15 May 2017

Dahua intercom in Perth

Dahua intercom in Perth

Hi... we bought a Dahua video intercom which works perfectly fine (have had it tested by the supplier) but for some reason our electricians couldn't get it working so they…

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lazandjohn
May 15, 2017 12:05 pm

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