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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 10:54 am
CTEC Smart Homes
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 7:51 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 10:34 pm
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 11:22 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 10:19 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 4:34 pm
robbert
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 3:46 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 11:00 pm
ebanster
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
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 8:31 am
GLO
GLO
4 April 2017

Speaker volume

Speaker volume

Rest speakers are typically softer unless the movie scene has sound travelling from the front to the rear IE a helicopter flying over your heads. Rear and side speakers…

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GLO
Apr 04, 2017 8:42 pm

You could connect a switch to one of the data point, then from there extend out your network using wifi. Another option would be to use Ethernet over Power adapters. They…

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Jordann
Mar 04, 2017 10:57 am
Jordann
sam_sc
sam_sc
24 January 2017

Clipsal CCTV cameras anyone?

Clipsal CCTV cameras anyone?

Thanks for the tip - will ask Clipsal to put wiring in place.

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sam_sc
Jan 24, 2017 11:57 am
paulw11
paulw11
24 January 2017

Best hardwired UPS?

Best hardwired UPS?

I have a cheapo FineOffset type from eBay. It isn't too bad. The rain gauge didn't last long; I think it is infested with spiders, but the temperature, humidity and wind…

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paulw11
Jan 24, 2017 10:25 am
NthHome
NthHome
8 January 2017

Crestron or Control4

Crestron or Control4

I am building a house and I'm new to home automation. the place where I'm buying my home theatre is into control4 system and so far I'm excited by the control4 system. It…

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NthHome
Jan 08, 2017 4:00 pm
amyfloss
amyfloss
29 December 2016

Cable Internet connection on new build

Cable Internet connection on new build

I would say it's about 5-6m away. I have had electrician back today to do the cabling work and optus are booked again for tomorrow so hoping it goes off without a hitch

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amyfloss
Dec 29, 2016 10:01 pm
skami
skami
8 November 2016

Internet of Things.

Internet of Things.

You probably need to know what you want to do. controlling lights gets Belkin wemo etc more automation read https://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/1650689

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skami
Nov 08, 2016 10:42 pm
k3nnis
k3nnis
5 November 2016

Installers in Sydney

Installers in Sydney

Hi Paul, How much does it cost to install projector to ceiling and also screen? Cheers, K.

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k3nnis
Nov 05, 2016 6:06 pm
Crewie
Crewie
12 September 2016

Customised Wall Lights

Customised Wall Lights

Does anyone know where I could get something like this made in Australia?

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Crewie
Sep 12, 2016 9:17 am
BJ88
BJ88
26 June 2016

Add another TV socket

Add another TV socket

Most antenna installers should be able to complete that job as it's not overly complex.

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BJ88
Jun 26, 2016 4:03 am
BJ88
tony7432
tony7432
19 June 2016

home theater system that has wireless rear speakers?

home theater system that has wireless rear speakers?

yeah its not bad..comes with a wireless subwoofer has well..a few vids up on you tube on it.

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tony7432
Jun 19, 2016 7:10 pm
tony7432
tezzab
tezzab
15 May 2016

Soundbar vs Bulkhead speakers

Soundbar vs Bulkhead speakers

Not that I'd use bulkhead speakers in my own setup, but I've had to specify some for a job where that was the only option. Good boxed speakers will always win out in…

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tezzab
May 15, 2016 4:22 pm
tezzab
Donaldouk
Donaldouk
25 March 2016

Better door phone intercom systems than the Hills Kocom inte

Better door phone intercom systems than the Hills Kocom inte

I have also been looking to add an intercom to my build. All pre wired. I wanted an alert from my phone when I am away from home when someone at the door. I summed up 3…

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Donaldouk
Mar 25, 2016 2:30 pm
tezzab
tezzab
13 January 2016

Wireless or Cabled

Wireless or Cabled

+1 on cables. The second cable might not appear to be worth it, but consider it as Insurance, as replacing a single run can be very costly. Wireless can be hit and miss…

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tezzab
Jan 13, 2016 10:34 am
tezzab
imojoe
imojoe
1 December 2015

Apple HomeKit and Z-Wave technology etc - Discussion

Apple HomeKit and Z-Wave technology etc - Discussion

There is a complete new HomeKit app that lets you control HomeKit devices really…

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imojoe
Dec 01, 2015 8:07 am
paulm29
paulm29
30 November 2015

Intercom Pre-wiring

Intercom Pre-wiring

Hi Askanaan, Can you point me out which one you purchased off Ebay? I am building with pre-wiring for intercom. Just trying to save where I can. Thanks

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paulm29
Nov 30, 2015 3:44 pm
AJW
AJW
27 November 2015

Cost of Home Automation

Cost of Home Automation

Not really. Protocols and systems like z-wave (X-10, Zigbee) are complimentary to C-bus and build on c-bus, but it isn't a replacement for c-bus. Where protocols like…

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AJW
Nov 27, 2015 9:36 am
MattandErin
MattandErin
28 September 2015

Home Theatre Umms and Aahs

Home Theatre Umms and Aahs

Ask the builder to put in conduit and face plates with draw strings during construction. You can get this done in the position for speakers, data, etc. Our builder quoted…

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MattandErin
Sep 28, 2015 8:42 pm
MattandErin
Beetaloo
Beetaloo
3 August 2015

New build: height to provision noggins for wall mount TV

New build: height to provision noggins for wall mount TV

On commercial builds, we use an off cut of structural plywood. This way there is a gap behind the plywood to run cables or to install insulation and the size of the…

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Beetaloo
Aug 03, 2015 8:11 pm
Beetaloo
AJW
AJW
13 July 2015

clipsal starserve video - StarServe 8073/8VHPIR

clipsal starserve video - StarServe 8073/8VHPIR

Hi, Yes it turns out it can't be done without a way to get HDMI to RG6. A converter looks to cost about $400 from jay car and even then I…

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AJW
Jul 13, 2015 5:35 pm
BrandonZoe
BrandonZoe
29 June 2015

Anybody used Resilient Channel before?

Anybody used Resilient Channel before?

Hi All, Has anybody here used resilient channel before for soundproofing purposes? Im looking into using this system instead of whisper/quiet clips with normal furring…

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BrandonZoe
Jun 29, 2015 11:37 am
batmantrilogy4
batmantrilogy4
22 June 2015

Sound Proofing

Sound Proofing

I have tried using weather stripping foam tape around the top and sides of a door frame to create a better air seal that will limit the sound . And on the bottom of the…

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batmantrilogy4
Jun 22, 2015 12:29 pm
teehkei314
teehkei314
23 May 2015

Home hub

Home hub

Thanks

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teehkei314
May 23, 2015 11:18 pm
teehkei314
tlblhayward
tlblhayward
15 May 2015

Home theatre room help!

Home theatre room help!

I'd put in one 920mm wide door.

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tlblhayward
May 16, 2015 12:15 am
tlblhayward
BJ88
BJ88
25 April 2015

Data points, pay/subscribtion TV - what's best

Data points, pay/subscribtion TV - what's best

Also keep in mind, TV Antennas one day will be obsolete and we'll have most of our TV services through internet, so data cabling is becoming an essential thing now days.

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BJ88
Apr 25, 2015 1:58 am
BJ88
Bexy1510
Bexy1510
22 March 2015

TV Antennas & Home Theatre Newcastle & Hunter Valley

TV Antennas & Home Theatre Newcastle & Hunter Valley

Hi All, I just wanted to introduce to you My Husband Brad`s small local TV Antenna & Home Theatre business... "Lees Satellites & Aerials" Newcastle & The Hunter…

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Bexy1510
Mar 22, 2015 8:57 am
Bexy1510
Jewen
Jewen
24 February 2015

Anyone is using NBN in Mapleton Grove, north Kellyville?

Anyone is using NBN in Mapleton Grove, north Kellyville?

Anyone in Mapleton Grove is using NBN? Can you share the expience here? I am building the new house in lot 223 and should move in the end of this year, wanna get some…

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Jewen
Feb 24, 2015 3:25 pm
light487
light487
24 February 2015

cabling plan

cabling plan
1, 2

You would want a dumb switch not a router to still stay within layer 1 or 2. Some…

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light487
Feb 24, 2015 9:46 am
light487
whzzz28
whzzz28
27 November 2014

Frame vs frame less Shower screen- PLEASE HELP

Frame vs frame less Shower screen- PLEASE HELP

It's not bad for a builders quote. Quick online check for your bathrom (1500x900), for two panes of glass it was $560, not including labour. Might be a little high given…

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whzzz28
Nov 27, 2014 2:23 pm
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anup
Nov 24, 2014 1:59 pm
PHL
PHL
11 November 2014

HT & Music system feedback

HT & Music system feedback

I have a single ICS600 in my en suite, and it plenty loud enough. Have you considered the AW592 outdoors? That's what I've been using on my deck, and I suspect may have…

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PHL
Nov 11, 2014 10:40 pm
Tim_Inspired
Tim_Inspired
16 September 2014

24 Port Gigabit Switch and modem/router Suggestions

24 Port Gigabit Switch and modem/router Suggestions

I would go with the hp pro curve gigabit unmanaged switch. Unify wireless access point for wifi.

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Tim_Inspired
Sep 16, 2014 10:24 pm
blackenator
blackenator
15 September 2014

Pre wiring

Pre wiring

thanks guys i will look into these options :)

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blackenator
Sep 15, 2014 11:13 am
blackenator
Christoshizz
Christoshizz
6 July 2014

Home theatre package for 5k?

Home theatre package for 5k?

I have a mate who used special paint and painted the wall for the projector picture instead of buying a fixed screen. So the projector just projected straight onto the…

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Christoshizz
Jul 06, 2014 8:40 pm
Christoshizz
BJ88
BJ88
1 July 2014

New house build - networking and AV wiring

New house build - networking and AV wiring

Yes you can run connect wireless routers to your data points upstairs and downstairs and use them as access points for your wireless devices.

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BJ88
Jul 01, 2014 11:15 pm
BJ88
led-zep
led-zep
28 June 2014

Theatre install new house

Theatre install new house

No point in arguing about the Bose system, they love the cube speakers as they are discreet and to be fair they only want one simple and easy to use system, Bose does that…

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led-zep
Jun 28, 2014 5:18 pm
gav89z
gav89z
26 June 2014

10m HDMI cable for hometheatre room (Projector connection)

10m HDMI cable for hometheatre room (Projector connection)

thanks guys for the quick replies, i've picked upon the links you've mentioned.. i've decided to go with this one; http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/10M-HDMI-Hig ... d9c&_uhb=1

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gav89z
Jun 26, 2014 9:28 pm
BJ88
BJ88
5 June 2014

New build smallish Home Theatre room

New build smallish Home Theatre room

I agree, do not do sliding doors in a Theatre room if sound quality is more of a priority than aesthetics.

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BJ88
Jun 05, 2014 2:15 am
BJ88
Chopdog
Chopdog
23 May 2014

5.1 speaker set

5.1 speaker set

I ended up getting the 606's for a excellent price. I'm now after a amp, I've been tossing up between denon x2000/3000/4000, the onkyo tx-nr727/828 and the marantz sr6007.…

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Chopdog
May 23, 2014 9:04 pm
BJ88
BJ88
9 May 2014

Preparing to wall mount tv

Preparing to wall mount tv

If the TV is being mounted on a single brick wall (non cavity), it's going to cost you more to conceal cables if you get somebody to do it post build as you will have to…

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BJ88
May 09, 2014 1:53 pm
BJ88

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