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Very cool, but I should have noted that for now, I don't want to have a PC running. It looks like MisterHouse needs a platform to run on? Anyway I ended with with the following: 1 2456D3 LampLinc 1 2476DIV SwitchLinc Dimmer 2 2473SIV OutletLinc 1 2420M Wireless INSTEON Motion / Occupancy...

I am just starting out with some ideas for home automation. I have been reading many posts here on this site, and have visited some of the manufacturers to get a "feel" for what their products do. It is difficult with SO many posts to weed through at first to try to make a decision on what to...

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David: Is Insteon the same protocol as X10, or something different? What would I control it with, Ocelot?

Hey, I love your handle, I'm a Python fan... That is what I am talking about. I want to make sure I understand what the programming side of the controller is like. My friend from work has an Ocelot, and has done some pretty amazing things with it. If the Elk's programming side is not as...

Thanks for replying. I currently do not have a security system and live in an area that is traditionally very low in crime, however, I know that this will change somewhat over time. Unfortunate as it is, I will have to consider this in the future. I should tell you that I am an Electrical...

Is there a comparison page for the HA controllers? For instance, I would like to know from a programming standpoint, what ti difference is between a Elk M1 Gold and the Ocelot?

Well, I will be taking the plunge and am thinking of starting off with the following setup: Ocelot TW-523 (or PSC-05), not sure which is better? Some wall switches (scene enabled, whichs ones) Some outlet switches and maybe the SECU16 if I want to do some IO. Most of what I will be doing is...