Recent content by gatorwes

I appreciate everyone's responses. Shinyshoes' approach may ultimately be the most cost effective. Any way to sub out the computer for a less expensive/lower power consumption media player, such as apple tv, WD TV Live, Popcorn Hour, etc.?

I am trying to find an indoor video camera, or possibly a camera plus some intermediate device, to view live video on an HDTV in at least 720p resolution. Camera should be always on, or at least controllable via remote control (will be ceiling mounted, limiting access). Cameras I have located...

I appreciate everyone's responses. A quick update: I was able to trace the Elk's phone line back to the main junction box. The Elk line was wired in parallel with the house phone lines. A little trial and error and I was able to wire the house phones in series with the Elk, the Elk first...

A follow up in case it might help anyone in the future. Triple checked stat configuration - all good. Power down the Elk M1 and back into the attic to check the M1XSP jumpers and dip switches. All good. Power the M1 on. The thermostat and the M1 communicate properly now. It appears then...

Same problem here. Two serial expanders. The first moved to address 2 for lighting, and all works fine. The new unit programmed to address 1 for the Tstat and set up per the instructions included with the M1XSP. I believe all is configured properly as the HAI Tstat shows the proper time (and...

I believe the phone line is simply another extension. There are extra pairs in the cable, though, and I can see where you're heading (maybe?). If the cable simply runs back to the main junction box, I can rewire to properly set up the RJ31X. Or, if I can trace it back to some other junction...

Hello, all. I'm a DIYer that is slowly replacing a legacy alarm system with an M1-Gold. Slowly but surely, it's coming together. I am having some issues with phone communications, though. It doesn't appear that the legacy phone line brought back to the alarm panel allows the RJ31X jack to...