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I am looking for an ir transmitter/receiver to create macros (i.e. turn on tv, turn on cable, turn on receiver with a push of a button) for my HT equipment? I was looking at the Ocelot and USB-UIRT but am not sure if they will work considering my computer is in a different room than my HT...

My question was about hooking a BluRay to the system via HDMI connection because my parents are not computer savvy enough to purchase movies from the internet. As I'm building the system for them, I need to use components that they are comfortable with. In this instance, how would I hook up...

So just to clarify, you are telling me that I can purchase one of these receivers and connect it to a HD extender to get a HDMI connection from the components to my television? Will this also work for my BluRay because these receivers do not have HDMI inputs? ALos, what are my other options...

Can I hook up two televisions to these receivers? I need to be able to watch a dvd from one or both televisions. I will have a cable box for each television though. Also, I was looking at the manuals of some of the Russounds and Xantechs and noticed that they doent have HDMI outputs to...

Will the receivers you mentioned allow me to add home automation to them?

It is an existing house so I will have to retrofit everything. However, I am able to get to every room with wires, so I was planning to centralize the equipment. How would you recommend that I set up the system? Would you use a 5 zone receiver to output all the zones or use separate amps...

My father has asked me to help him build a home theater and audio distribution system for him. Before I describe the features he's looking to add, I need to stress the fact that this system has to be as easy as possible to control. He is in his 60's and is not all electronically inclined...

I'm looking for a remote that will control my HT equipment and z wave lighting. Initially, I was looking at the Harmony 890, but I have read many negative reviews on the remote. I would like to have a remote with mostly hard buttons and having macro capabilities I was also looking at the...

I am looking for a 600W dimmer that has 2 way capabilities (instant status, not polling) and ramping capabilities. Does the ACT ZDW120 have this or would I have to go with the Vizia line?

I've been out of the HS loop for a while and am trying to get back into it. What is the scoop with Vizia? I was just about to purchase the ZDW120 dimmers on homeseer and I saw the Vizia dimmers. What is the difference between the two? Is it worth the price? Thanks.

I unfortunately don't have any home automation in my house as of yet.

Hello all you cocooners. My wife and I just bought our first puppy and are starting to use a dog walker. As the dog walker is supposed to come to the house to walk the dog 30 mins. a day, I want to be sure she is doing so. Since she will be using the front door to come in and out of the...

Excellent!! Thanks so mcuh for the informative response. 2 secs. is much less than what I was expecting.

I posted a question on CQC's forum and only received a partial answer, so I thought I would post the question here. I just learned that CQC has limited functionality with z-wave devices. Due to this, I presume it does not handle "instant status" like HS does. Does this mean that CQC uses...

IVB, what are you using for an ir blaster?

Dongles and express adapters will be out in Q3. I'm not sure that you would need a hub, just a WirelessUSB dongle. I wonder if they will come out wit a USB to serial adapter. That would be nice.

by the way, this new technology allows you to hook up 127 devices to a single computer!!

Have you heard they are coming out with WirelessUSB devices in Q3 2006? The new wireless system is supposed to provide the normal 480-330Mbps transfer rate from 30ft. Syncing to this new technology will have 2 options: 1. Connect the camera, camcorder, automation device, etc. to the computer...

haha, thanks steve

Are there any good ones out there? I have been researching HA for a couple months and even though I am still learning the basics, I can't stop getting more excited about this stuff. Thanks.