Re: X10, Cbus, ZWave, Idratek, BBSB?

["dsample666" <duncan.sample@xxxxxxxxx>]

--- In ukha_d@xxxxxxx, "joelr86" <jo@...> wrote:
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> Hi All,
> Probably a fairly generic message coming up, but I've found it decent
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find any decent comparisons of the above.
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> My current automation is based upon a couple of 9212 IP powers: http://ww=
w.automatedhome.co.uk/Reviews/Aviosys-IP-Power-9212-Review.html which I
had=
just been using for logging of door entries & PIRs sensors, as well as
tur=
ning on various lights...=20
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> I'd like to start getting into some proper lighting, and other
appliance =
automation and the 9212 isn't really designed for this.
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> I've been pointed at BBSB for their ease of use, and interesting
online c=
ontroller, although their lack of hobby type interfaces also it doesn't
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m to have many options for inputs either..
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> I've also got an alarm box, and PIRs/Door relays round this house
which i=
sn't being used, and it may be nice to at least be logging the PIR data,
or=
replace it completely with a new ethernet/x10/etc enabled control panel.
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> To run down what I'd like:
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> =E2=80=A2 A control panel of sorts, whether this is a BBSB style box,
or =
a some software running on a server is fine.
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> =E2=80=A2 Integration with lighting/appliances.
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> =E2=80=A2 Integration with old alarm wiring, PIRs, door relays etc.
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> =E2=80=A2 Integration with external scripts so I can send On/Off, or
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us commands to devices from my own scripts.
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> I think I'm veering towards X10 now, just because of the range of
devices=
available, but basically just asking for any suggestions &
recommendations=
what would be most ideal for requirements.


I was looking for the same information a while ago.  I tried to compile a
b=
rief review of each of the major ones (I know I missed some), and I ended
u=
p settling on Z-Wave, but since I've bought a few Z-Wave modules I've
found=
the product range annoyingly small... If I was living in the US I would go=
with Z-Wave (for retrofit), but since the only modules available are the o=
nes listed on letsautomate.co.uk and zwave4u.com, there's probably a
better=
option.

http://sample.me.uk/blog/post/home_automation_standards

Duncan



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