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    Thermostat replacement suggestion

    Oh, ok. I didn't realize the T6 is ZWave based. Good luck with the install!
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    Thermostat replacement suggestion

    OK, FYI, these thermostats interface via WiFi. I would highly suggest getting this mount as well, especially if you have a larger hole in the drywall from your old unit as I did.
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    Thermostat replacement suggestion

    I installed two Honeywell T9 units for my upstairs and main floor heat pumps. For the upstairs I also purchased a remote temperature sensor as the t-stat was in the hallway and was influenced by the lower level temperatures in the winter. This thermostat can set the feedback temperature to...
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    Sensor for skylight?

    Can you use those 'pill' contact sensors and mount something like this? You may be able to place it against the lip off to the edge and only have a small bit of wire showing. Those pill sensors are very tiny and IMO won't be an eye sore. You can use the peel and stick backing at first, but...
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    Sensor for skylight?

    Can you take a pic with the skylight partially open so we can see what 'moves' within the framework?
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    Sensor for skylight?

    Google "pill magnetic security sensor contacts"
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    HomeSeer 4 Software $50

    HomeSeer 4 software is on sale during a Halloween special for $50 (regularly $150). https://shop.homeseer.com/products/hs4-smart-home-automation-software
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    Opinions Needed for HomeSeer PC: GMKtec M5 Plus Gaming Mini PC Ryzen 7 5825U

    Thanks for the replies. I don't use any USB or serial ports in the setup that this PC will be used for. For the I/O I'm using Denkovi networked devices and the same for the Z-Wave interface. I'll post if the price changes during Prime Days. EDIT: Holy Cow! The price just went up $72...
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    Opinions Needed for HomeSeer PC: GMKtec M5 Plus Gaming Mini PC Ryzen 7 5825U

    Thanks for the reply. I think I'm going to wait a few days and see if it is on sale during Amazon Prime Days coming up.
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    Opinions Needed for HomeSeer PC: GMKtec M5 Plus Gaming Mini PC Ryzen 7 5825U

    I'm in need of a computer running HomeSeer 4 only. My requirements are mainly reliability, price range around the $300 mark, and Windows 11 Pro, plus it would be nice if it fit inside a structured wiring cabinet. I'm thinking of this one for $328...
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    Low priced TV's

    I've historically went with Samsung TV's over the years. I was thinking of looking into Sony for my next purchase which will be a while as the old 65" is doing fine (had this for about seven years). Please post what you think of your new Bravia as you use it.
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    Power for hard wired PIR

    From page 5 of the Elk's manual, use VAUX and NEG terminals. I highly suggest using an Elk Power Distribution Module if you have multiple sensors that require 12 volt power distribution.
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    Check Garage Door rule worked and not working now...

    It's been a looooong time since I interfaced with an Elk M1, but why do you need a rule that fires every second? Could you do the same instead of one second, use five seconds or ??? and adjust the counter values?
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    Low power battery powered device that can be turned on an off via a phone app?

    That Shelly device is an input, not an output/relay module if I'm reading the specifications correctly. I did find some with a quick Google search (have no idea how they perform). They accept a wide range of DC input power so you could operate them off of a battery...
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    Rules not running on time

    I'm almost certain Verizon is blocking that. This was the reason I went with the Pushover plugin, but I'm using HomeSeer for that. Pushover is a bit more involved as you have to pay for this, then setup the client on your phones, then create an email that will go to the phones as a 'pushed'...
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