Chris,
I still would like an idea of how a DIYer would structure a whole house solution using CastleOS. i.e. use a 3 bedroom house with TVs in each BR and one in the living room (4). How would CastleOS (and your hubs) be used to implement a bottoms up solution including Voice control, lighting, security, HVAC, TV's etc etc. throughout the home.
How many PC's, what type of wiring, what systems would you recommend for a blank slate and what existing systems would it work
best with (Elk, RadioR2, UPB, Zwave, Zigbee, etc etc) and more importantly NOT work with (HAI, Hue?). Do I need a kinect in each room? Do I need a Hub in each room?
Give us the rundown on exactly HOW your system design comes together. I would not be able to tell how many CastleOS hubs I needed right now to even consider Kickstarter.
I like the idea, I like the hardware, but need some direction how to approach implementation so I can design to meet my needs. Then I can evaluate if its a solution I can use.
Its crazy,
- CastleOS seems like it may be approachable but there is no information on how its system design comes together or what it actually can do.
- CQC I understand and appreciate the power and how to design a system with it, but it feels unapproachable to me.
- Homeseer to me feels like its always "almost" able to do what you want, but with issues every time.