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I started playing with Homeseer and the the ULTRAM1G plug in for my Elk M1 panel  which gave me Alexa voice control to lighting as well. It was pretty easy but lots of work changing the names of everything so Alexa can get it right.   Of course now that I see what I can do with lights, I want to...

If I am going to spend that kind of $$$, seems like I would want something that can do a lot more than just interface a single protocol  :( CQC or Homeseer also seem like overkill for just this one task and I really have no desire to spend hours and hours creating a software defined system.  I...

Hi all,   I am trying to figure out best way for me to control UPB lighting via Amazon Echo.   I see a few different options but all look either costly or complex.   1st option would be the Alexa UPB bridge for $600.  Seems WAY OVERPRICED and limited -   http://alexaupbbridge.com/   2nd option...

TADR:  gmx.com did the trick for me.   Thanks!

Hi there, Wondering if anyone has suggestion for a non SSL email provider I can use since lavabit has discontinued service? I don't want the complexity of a software controller or ISY.  My Elk works fluidly with my lighting, security, HVAC and locks without anything else and I would like to keep...

Hi everyone. I am having some trouble with an Elk M1XSLZW Z-Wave serial expander and was wondering if anyone had any ideas as to what the problem might be. When it was first installed, it worked fine for several months but it has not been working for a few months.  If I disconnect power while...

Ok, so we are upgrading our trailer to a motorhome come this weekend which has already got me thinking about what I want to do to it. 1st off, I would like to expand the Elk to give me coverage while parked at home.  On the road is a different story I know. I have a few extra wireless door...

IMHO, the only "relativly" inexpensive IP cameras thatI have seen that have a decent output are the Ubiquiti IP cameras. http://www.ubnt.com/airvision If you have never heard of these guys, the made their name in the wireless ISP world and compete with folks like Mikrotik.  They both make...

I have never liked those little 10" picture frames as there are just too many limitations. I have had the idea for quite some time to install a 24" LED TV in my living room as strictly a large digital photo and perhaps video frame. I am tring to think of a way to automate it using some sort of...

Hi MarkD Sorry, I had not heard from you for serval days and some else had stepped up to purchase. I shipped them out a few days ago. I forgot to update the post and will do so now. Can't seem to update original post so i will specifiy here: All of the dimmers and keypads are sold. I am...

Hi there. I am wondering if there is a way to use a upb room controller button to turn on my home theater equipment without using a software based controller. I have an elk m1 with everything controlled through it but would like to tie in my home theater stuff like the receiver, tv, projector...

Hi mdesmarais. Sorry for delay. Did not see much interest and I was off on vacation so did not check on this. They are still available. I am not sure what the post-tact switch issue is. I have not had an issues with the switches themselves. My issues were mainly around the limitations of...

The Ceton option as well as HD HomeRun Prime are good solutions for what you want to do. If you don't need to use both locations at the same time, you could easily run CAT6 from the current location to the 2nd TV and use an HDMI over CAT6 extender...

Hi there fellow Cocooners. I have made some changes and have quite a bit of Insteon stuff left over. All of this is in perfect working order and well taken care of in a non smoking home. ISY99i/IR. Working perfectly until taken out of use a few days ago. I just reset to factory and...

Another vote for Monoprice here. Their CAT 5e and 6 cables that are plenum rated and top notch cables. Been using their HDMI cables for many years. They break down their HDMI cables into "good" "better" "best" if you want to spring for heavy gage for long runs and such.