Re: New Build

[Rob Iles <rob.iles@xxxxxxxxx>]

I'd vote for Harmony - definitely - just do it ;-)

[Erm, yes, I am kind of involved - I run the Doma
Lifestyle<http://www.domialifestyle.com>business,
and wrote large
chunks of the Harmony codebase ;) ]

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Rob

2009/3/30 James - SJ Computers <james@xxxxxxx>

>   Thanks all,
>
> The 24 original CAT5 points where for data only. I was expecting to
run a
> lot more, leaving it either un-terminated or NC at Node 0 until
needed.
>
> Has anyone used Harmony from Domia for linking all their systems
together?
> At the moment it is between Harmony and Comfort, unless anyone has a
third
> option? The main reason for automation is to control everything from
one
> place, right? My client wants to be able to control Lighting, AV,
> Curtains/Blind, HVAC etc from one remote. Can this be done with Sonos,
or
> does it have to be controlled by it's own remote?
>
> The house is three stories therefore there is not room to run cables
> through
> the loft space, however this shouldn't be an issue, as this is a new
build.
> Cabling isn't my main concern, it is the fact of how to integrate
> everything
> together that I am having difficulty with.
>
> Regards
>
> James
>
> SJ Computers
>
>
> From: ukha_d@xxxxxxx <ukha_d%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:
> ukha_d@xxxxxxx <ukha_d%40yahoogroups.com>] On Behalf Of
> Andrew Millne
> Sent: 30 March 2009 18:41
> To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx <ukha_d%40yahoogroups.com>
> Subject: Re: [ukha_d] New Build
>
> I'd add a few more CAT5 outlets if I were you especially in the living
> room.
> If you want to send HD anywhere you've used up two of your CAT5's
straight
> away.
>
> 2009/3/30 James - SJ Computers
<james@xxxxxxx<james%40sj-computers.com>
> <mailto:james%40sj-computers.com
<james%2540sj-computers.com>> >
>
> > Hi All,
> >
> > We are just starting to price an Automation System for a new 5
bed house.
> I
> > have currently included 24 CAT5 outlets (2 per bed, 2 Living, 2
Kitchen,
> 4
> > TV/Study, 4 Study, 2 Dining). We will be installing 48 way switch
to
> leave
> > room for IP cameras etc. Are there any other ports that I should
> consider?
> > More in the kitchen (System X)? Also, is a managed switch
overkill for a
> > home?
> >
> > On the Automation front it looks like we will be using Cbus,
Crestron or
> > Control4. Does anyone have any suggestions on which is best? My
main
> query
> > with Cbus is how does it interface with other systems?
> > (Security/AV/HVAC/etc)
> >
> > Audio: Sonos or Cbus?
> >
> > Any tips will be gratefully received
> >
> > Regards
> >
> > James
> >
> > SJ Computers
> >
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> >
> >
> >
>
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>
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