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You should also look at the VeraLite. It is just under $200 and is basically the same as the Vera 3 but with out the wifi router, which you probably already have. It also has a little less memory, but will handle a lot.

That was cool. I've seen a number of his mods on blogs before, this looks like a pretty cool show. Not entirely practical, but still fun.

This is cool stuff, be sure to let us know how the behind-the-dash installation goes. I hadn't seen this before and I'm also surprised it hasn't gotten some competition. For the pairing, as long as you have bluetooth on and the device is a "known" device to your phone, it should pair...

I really like the interface for the iPad and iPhone app that is sold by Square Connect, it is call SQ Remote HD. It is very customizable. We are using it in combination with a Vera for a couple of projects and it works well. If you plan on doing A/V control, their IR blaster is nice, too.

The first thing you need to do is pick a platform. UPB, z-wave, Insteon, etc. These are good for do-it yourself. There are other options, like Control-4 that require professional installation. Personally, I would look at z-wave. It has a strong following, lots of available products and is easy...