Hey all... I've been researching and planning HA and security for our new home build for the better part of a couple years. As we get close to breaking ground in 2015, I've started really planning out the systems in detail. Here is a little background on our build and my high level plans.
As is usually the case with these projects we started hitting our budget a lot quicker than expected! Control4 will have to be done by a dealer, but I'm pretty technical and will likely tackle the Elk system by myself. I'm actually going to get a panel and put together a lab to get started soon.
House
4500 finished sq ft. Two story plus finished basement.
3 car attached garage
3 egress doors on main level
1 egress door lower level
haven't counted the windows yet, but quite a few
Security System
Keypad in mudroom / Control4 interface for arm/disarm from other locations
Door sensors
Motion sensors cover rooms with entry points (rather than drilling windows to install flush mounted wired sensors)
Water leak detection
Wireless door locks (use Control4)
Exterior motion detectors (turn on lights with motion near external door)
Surveillance cameras (use Control4)
Connect bi-directionally with Control4
Flexibility to extend system functions in the future
Home Automation
Lighting
Audio with Control4 / Sonos
Limited video distribution
Dedicated home theatre
Those are the high level requirements so far. I've also attached an initial structured wiring plan. Please take a look and let me know your thoughts. Am I missing any important functionality? Anything I should be thinking about differently?
As is usually the case with these projects we started hitting our budget a lot quicker than expected! Control4 will have to be done by a dealer, but I'm pretty technical and will likely tackle the Elk system by myself. I'm actually going to get a panel and put together a lab to get started soon.
House
4500 finished sq ft. Two story plus finished basement.
3 car attached garage
3 egress doors on main level
1 egress door lower level
haven't counted the windows yet, but quite a few
Security System
Keypad in mudroom / Control4 interface for arm/disarm from other locations
Door sensors
Motion sensors cover rooms with entry points (rather than drilling windows to install flush mounted wired sensors)
Water leak detection
Wireless door locks (use Control4)
Exterior motion detectors (turn on lights with motion near external door)
Surveillance cameras (use Control4)
Connect bi-directionally with Control4
Flexibility to extend system functions in the future
Home Automation
Lighting
Audio with Control4 / Sonos
Limited video distribution
Dedicated home theatre
Those are the high level requirements so far. I've also attached an initial structured wiring plan. Please take a look and let me know your thoughts. Am I missing any important functionality? Anything I should be thinking about differently?