Recent content by Waterboy77

Thanks, I am looking forward to learning all about it

I want to learn the basics with Insteon before I start adding in Zwave..... so it might be awhile. Thanks for the tips.... I'll try to remember them in the future lol

Sure did.... hope to start playing soon

Thanks for all the input. I decided to go with a the ISY with zwave card.

  Thanks ano, I agree with the catch-22 dilemma and unfortunately I think that is what most noobs like me face to start. Or maybe its just me diving into analysis paralysis.    Good point on the bigger cost being the devices as I have 7 Insteon switches installed currently from past planning...

        Hello,   While I am glad to see activity on this post I would still like to hear any recommendation regarding the types of controllers you recommend?   Thanks

Thank you for the detailed response... I had to read it a couple times to absorb it all LOL Do you have a link for the IR beam sensors?

I agree Dean but as a new guy to HA selecting or knowing what is reliable is very difficult.

Thanks hgupta1, I agree hiding tech in a vintage home is the way to go.  Thanks for the added information on smartthings..... more information aids in my decision 

Hi hgupta1, Are you mostly hardwired to your elk? Do you connect the elk to your smartthings hub? Yes the smart things hub looks to have many.... many systems that it integrates with making it very appealing. I hadn't heard of hubitat till you mentioned it, I will take a look Thank you

Thanks, great information   In home theater there a lot of build threads for the room , diy speakers... etc. In the threads they will go into detail on the systems they have and how they integrate together. Some discuss design of room or speakers and step by step photos of the build and...

  Thanks LarryILix, One of the key reasons that lead me to the Insteon was the powerline and dual band. I have a woodworking shop that is about 100 ft away and I don't think any other protocol will reach that far. With a couple switches I will be able to add battery sensors. Hard wiring to the...

Been out of town a couple days.... thanks for the responses     Thank you pete_c I guess I am still unsure if my interest is more security that home automation..... I see it as a growing entity as I dive deeper into the abyss. I want to be a "fluid" as I can as I go so that I don't waste money...

Thank you for all the responses. As a new guy it appears that I only get a post a day to start so I have to play catch up on responding to the great feedback. As a result this may get long.....   @pete_c Thank you for the posts from a very active member of the forum. Looks like you have tried...

I am new to HA and all the fun and adventure that it brings. Been lurking here off and on for awhile but want to start diving in and playing. Not adverse to DIY at all but have very limited experience in this area.   With all the choices out there on controllers my mind starts to wander and...