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Just an update. The Electrical contract has made contact now [as the building certificate was issued 3 weeks ago and building is commencing.] They send a compehensive brochure for Clipsal. Clipsal is big down here in Australia, not sure if it is anywhere else. Can people here have a cursory...

Thanks. I'll add that to my notes (when I compile them) for the meeting.

Thanks for your post Neurorad. I will reply inline to address your points. I guess not. I'd rather it done right now then save some coin but have a half job done & have to live with it; the house is only built once ;) From my brief conversation with them, the company handles it all. We are...

Cool. I will make mention of that in my notes for that upcoming meeting with the Electrical Contractor. Thanks.

I really don't what that means but I thank you for the effort. I have never wired anything to do with power and won't be starting with my new house :-) I'll gladly pay someone to do it proper like. I am thinking atleast 2 CAT6 to each room but more likely 4+ for rooms that have some purpose...

Hi again, I have done some reading of Broccone's thread (up to page 5) but I am clearly a fair bit behind what he or she knew back when that thread started. I just spoke to the electrician company who will be doing the work on our house (they have the contract with the building company we ae...

Thanks Ricks Good info there. Working with a company to do this more [see ensuing post] so I won't be sourcing the hardware myself, but I am sure I can insist on a particular brand [I hope] I will still have a read of ELK and HAI's sites just so I am more up to speed on these things.

This is awesome! Lots to read. Thank you so much all!! :D

Hmmm well that is all I run. What OS is better you think??

Yes, onto it. I already had the idea of 2 Cat6 cables for each room, for LAN/VoIP. But then I got the home automation idea.

Thanks so much Neurorad Good start for me. Well to answer your questions [and mine I guess] 1. Light control sounds great! I am in for that. 2. A house wide audio system sounds what I'd like too. Getting a few rooms in mind ;) 3. Control of alarm system would be good [additional warning if...

Hi all, I have tried to do some research rather than posting a "Help me!!!" kind of post, but I have surcome. We are having a house built for us. A package deal, so not designing it all ourself etc. I have been interested in the idea of home automation but haven't got to it yet [I am geeky...