Recent content by BrianAz

I currently have a Vera 2 and would like to interface with it via my televisions. My thought was to setup a usb Z-wave controller as a secondary to my Vera. I would then plug the usb stick into my HTPC/WHS and interface with it via Media Center. I've hit a roadblock though because I can't seem...

Z-Wave is a mesh network so it uses devices to spread the signal around your house. Devices with hard-wired power often include this "beaming" functionality. Those running on batteries don't because they'd eat up the batteries way too fast. If you have an area of your house that has poor...

Can you recommend a 2-wire dimmer from a brand that won't malfunction when on the same circuit as a motor? I installed one of these GE dimmers in my bathroom and it turns off when I turn on/off my bathroom fan sometimes! :) Work fine elsewhere, so I can stomach using them elsewhere and paying a...

For the most part, yes. I think there may be some older wall switches that don't do the "beaming" to neighboring devices (which facilitates the mesh network). The GE ones I've gotten worked fine. With Z-Wave, the rule is basically anything that is not working off of batteries will beam signals...

Zwave == swabs on iPhone appearantly :)

Your distances might be a bit much, but with swabs, you could fix that with a few strategically placed devices that can beam.

I have used the lamp module and switches and they work well. Haven't installed the outlets yet, but they look high quality too.

This is an amazing deal RadioShack is running. They must be getting out of Z-Wave or something. I bought my local store out of switches and lamp modules today. They're as low as $15-$20 for outlets, lamp modules & switches. Get em before they're gone!