Re: X10 replacement?

["John, SW Missouri" <jmjones@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Rick - I would encourage you to look into the Elk M1G.
Unfortunately it is in that $500 range, but it gives you more bang for
the buck than anything else I know of for a cross-platform system.

It is basically a capable security system with some good HA features.
Because Scty and HA are from the same unit it is simple to control
lighting etc. when security events happen.  An example is at night if a
vehicle enters my drive (by > 50') the normally dim front lights come
up to full brightness for 10 minutes.  If the fire alarm trips, the
furnace is shut down.  If an intrusion is detected while we're
sleeping, lights come on all through the house, but not in my bedroom -
don't want the intruder seeing ME.  All of this type stuff can be done
by the M1G itself.  In addition, the M1G can do x10, Insteon, UPB, etc.
 A great core system.

Just a satisfied user - no financial stake in Elk.

John





RickR wrote:
> Good points,
>
> I'm not sure what I'll want to do in the future, and I think most folks
> are in the same boat. I mentioned AV & security because they are
> similar systems doing related work.
>
> After all having lights respond to security triggers can be a simple
> convenience (driveway lights, entry way...) or a deterrent (imitating
> real activity, exterior flood lights, flashing lights...). AV systems
> can set the lighting just right, close blinds, etc.
>
> RickR
> ahoogroups.com