Recent content by Macrosill

I just wanted to give everyone who replied here an update. I have decided to start off with HomeSeer Pro. I think it is the best solution for my current needs and situation. A couple of reasons is initial cost coupled with the fact I already have a home security system. For starters I am...

On a side note, what can I do with a HS server and no hardware panel? Remember I am only looking to break into the HA scene, not install a complete system in my house next week.

This is what I was afraid of. I do not have the funds to spend 600 for an ELK panel or 1,400 for an HAI panel in addition to keypads to replace my existing alarm along with the additional expense of a pc with HA software and sensors just to start. If this is the case I will have to place my HA...

Yup, I did notice that. I figured if I start buying a bunch of plugins over time I would just get Pro. Right now though, HS2 should suffice as all I am looking to do is get control of my pool.

Thanks for your replies guys. That is exactly the kind of info I was looking for, especially Brian's post. I am leaning more towards the software end of things as I am a DIY'er and tinkering is great fun. Lets just say I synchronize my 50,000 + Christmas lights to music using all homebrew...

Sorry about the double post but I wanted to add a thank you line to my sig but I can not do that yet, nor can I edit my initial post. So: Thank You, Brian

Hello everyone. My name is Brian and this is my 1st post here. I became interested in HA a few weeks ago because I am looking for a solution to manually control and override my pool filter while away from home. I originally was thinking an x10 application but then I need a server running in...