Recent content by kyham

The problem is probably because the radios do not pull enough current through them to let the module know they are there. Similar problem with using the appliance modules with a florescent light. A solution is to use a multiple plug tap and just add a small 7watt night light. That is...

Keep in mind that all devices that allow a remote to turn them on and off, ARE ALWAYS POWERED ON, even when "OFF". The power lets the IR sensor be active all the time. It is also what lets the TV remember what channels are active, which one you had on last, and how high the volume was set...

Just received information from Homeseer help desk that my LAN address is invalid. They said that all LANS are 192.168..... but I have a problem since my LAN is using 10.0.... I DIDN't KNOW THAT!!!!! Really surprised that after being in computers and networking for 50 years that all LANS must...

Homeseer will talk to the Omni but uses a plugin. Not sure of the extra cost for the plugin but it is much less than the HAI. It works pretty well and you would get full home automation with Homeseer and the plugin for less cost. I have the older Omni Pro and I control the lights and HVAC...

I have tried a number of options but the easiest I have found that had NO PROBLEMS WITH ANY ATTACHED DEVICE was the Edgeport USB to Serial boxes. I have 4 of them and they don't need additional power beyond the USB connection and once you get the latest driver from Digi, they work flawlessly...

Shouldn't need quad shielding if it is underground. The quad helps if there are strong radio transmitters or very high static noise close by. I have some standard coax that has been underground since 1999 with no problem. I put it in when I was running water lines so it is about 3-4' down...

I have been using both the HAI Omni Pro and 6 HAI thermostats for the last 7 years and never had a problems. Just installed a heat pump and have the HAI 100 thermostat to replace the original 80. I have the system set up to vary the temp by about 8 degrees when the HAI panel is set to...

The 1000' reel I got from them was copper center with alum shields. Been using it for about 4 years without problems. I even have about 250' that is buried and no problem with those runs either.

No, it does support IR but I don't use it. I have another system that I use for IR. Part of my whole house audio system. It has an IR distribution system so I just use the universal remote. Only me in the house so I can keep track of the remote. I have the Ocelot that only has a serial...

Lowes also carries Cat5. I just bought 1000' for around $75. Not quite the lowest but in stock. Also no shipping.

It is the two piece 20# portable with the seperate camera and 10' cord. Each about the size of a cigar box.

I have the older Ocelot. CQC only supports the Ocelot II and Omni Pro II using the network interface. No SERIAL support. NO IR on the Ocelot. The Omni Pro has most of my motion detectors so that would eliminate a good portion of my HA. I'll take another look when I get back from my...

I recently checked on the CQC support forum and the only Ocelot and Omni Pro systems supported are the II versions so no help there. The video projector is a Mitsubishi X400 which does have a RS-232 interface, along with a Pioneer DV-F727 300 disk DVD jukebox, Onkyo TX-DS575X AM/FM amp, Dish...

I haven't looked at ML yet but my problem with CQC is that I have been doing HA for many years and many of my requirements use older hardware and are not supported. I have the Ocelot, Omni Pro, and a very expensive video system. It is hard to justify replacing hardware that works especially...

I am not sure on the agreements between the authors and HST for plugins but I would think that if HST drops HS1.7.44, that the authors would be able to supply the plugins and support by themselves. I have had what I consider excellent support from Brian on the Hauppauge plugin for new options...