HA recommendations

[Rupp]

What is a "split air conditioner"?

Basically the unit is in the house and the condenser and fans are mounted outside the house.

Much mahalo's for all the feed back, say I was going to purchase ELK could you guys help me assemble the right components.

Basically I want to automation for lights, (4) AC units, window shades, garage door and security with (4 cameras) with the convience to control or view systems over the internet from anywhere.

thanks Darren

I have automated the exact list that your have described but I used HomeSeer rather than the ELK. I do not have the need for a security system so I choose the HomeSeer route. The opening and closing of the blinds has a huge WAF factor.