My overarching goal is to use a combination of Ipads and Ipod Touches in every room for system control. It does not have to neccassarily be apple product, so combination of Android tablets and phones (with no data plans I guess) could work as well. Basically looking to use primary (tablet) and secondary (ipod sized) controllers in the home. I see options aplenty but they all seem to ignore the devices inherent capabilities, mic and cameras. The wife would like one switch and one interface for example in each bedroom. SHe doe snot want additional volume control pads, intercom pads, etc etc.
Is their any software or combination of software hardware that allows the following
Touchscreens (Ipad or similiar)
Touchscreen control of the various systems
Intercom (2 way video ideally?) between touchscreens / audiozones
Intercom (2 way audio, 1 way video) between 2 way cameras and touchscreen
The only DIY solution I seem to find is using Windows based tablets with HAI's Omnitouch pro's software package.
It just seems like a complete waste to be spending upwards of 700 per 5.7e just to get intercom out of the system or having to use a beefy windows tablet to run their software. And then you still need the automation studio package to customize anything. ANd of course I am not putting a tablet or 5.7e in each room.
I would be more than willing to jump ship from HAI, but Elk doesn't seem any better. HS and CQC do not have this either from what I can tell. I am looking for some combination that utilizes each interfaces microphone and possibly camera for intercom use. The only option I found was a Crestron install a company by the name of DES did on a 14000 sq ft house! I was hoping for something more DIY.
Any leads or links would be appreciated.
Is their any software or combination of software hardware that allows the following
Touchscreens (Ipad or similiar)
Touchscreen control of the various systems
Intercom (2 way video ideally?) between touchscreens / audiozones
Intercom (2 way audio, 1 way video) between 2 way cameras and touchscreen
The only DIY solution I seem to find is using Windows based tablets with HAI's Omnitouch pro's software package.
It just seems like a complete waste to be spending upwards of 700 per 5.7e just to get intercom out of the system or having to use a beefy windows tablet to run their software. And then you still need the automation studio package to customize anything. ANd of course I am not putting a tablet or 5.7e in each room.
I would be more than willing to jump ship from HAI, but Elk doesn't seem any better. HS and CQC do not have this either from what I can tell. I am looking for some combination that utilizes each interfaces microphone and possibly camera for intercom use. The only option I found was a Crestron install a company by the name of DES did on a 14000 sq ft house! I was hoping for something more DIY.
Any leads or links would be appreciated.