I've done a considerable amount of reading, searching, googling, etc. and tend to get directed to this forum again and again, so here goes;
I have just begun construction on a new house, so I have the opportunity to start with a blank slate with regards to HA and security. My initial impression is that I want to shy away from power-line protocols, and use a structured-wired system (assuming that is the alternative to PL).
I can understand how structured-wire is employed to distribute audio, video, and data, but I am not sure how it applies to HA tasks such as lighting, appliances, etc. Are these tasks contollable only through power-line protocols? Or do different companies manufacture different processors using different cabling?
I know you can't explain home automation to someone in one message board forum, but if you would be kind enough to point me towards your favorite resources, I would greatly appreciate it.
Also, I would really welcome any thoughts along the lines of "If I was building my house right now, I would have definatley done this...".
Thanks for your time and responses.
I have just begun construction on a new house, so I have the opportunity to start with a blank slate with regards to HA and security. My initial impression is that I want to shy away from power-line protocols, and use a structured-wired system (assuming that is the alternative to PL).
I can understand how structured-wire is employed to distribute audio, video, and data, but I am not sure how it applies to HA tasks such as lighting, appliances, etc. Are these tasks contollable only through power-line protocols? Or do different companies manufacture different processors using different cabling?
I know you can't explain home automation to someone in one message board forum, but if you would be kind enough to point me towards your favorite resources, I would greatly appreciate it.
Also, I would really welcome any thoughts along the lines of "If I was building my house right now, I would have definatley done this...".
Thanks for your time and responses.