Lots and lots of questions here.
So I've decided I'm going to use homeseer as my controller running on a Windows Server 2008 r2 box. I'm an IT guy so this felt more natural to me than buying a dedicated piece of hardware. Anyways, here are my questions.
I'm new to HA, if it sounds like I'm making some bad assumptions let me know!!! It will save me time and effort in the future.
Other than the homeseer software, wont I need something to connect to the PC to make it talk to Z-Wave devices? Which product is recommended and reliable? I saw the Z-Troller, is that the way to go? What if I want to mix in some insteon or x-10 would I need aditional PC interfaces? Other than the 599 pro software and plugins will i need to buy more licenses? I haven't other costs on their website...
Are these Z-Wave devices just like any other receptacle that would be installed in your home? Does a single Z-wave switch make the lights on that switch controllable, kinda like a zone? I'm planning on using dimmable LED bulbs. Do I need to look for a special kind or any gotchas?
I want to avoid using any batteries? Is this possible?
I keep seeing comments on homeseer website that a dimmer can connect with 5 devices? What does that mean?
I see features regarding reporting status? What is that?
Out of these what product would you all recommend and why. Money is almost no object because I'm saving by DIY.
Dimmers
Switches
Plug Receptacles
Door Locks
Water usage valve
How is the software for customizing an interface for tablets i.e. IOS and Android.?? Has anyone used the SONOS plugin?
I'm about to dump a lot of money into a new build for our new home (4000 sq ft) and I just want to make sure I'm looking at the right stuff. Thank you!!!!!
So I've decided I'm going to use homeseer as my controller running on a Windows Server 2008 r2 box. I'm an IT guy so this felt more natural to me than buying a dedicated piece of hardware. Anyways, here are my questions.
I'm new to HA, if it sounds like I'm making some bad assumptions let me know!!! It will save me time and effort in the future.
Other than the homeseer software, wont I need something to connect to the PC to make it talk to Z-Wave devices? Which product is recommended and reliable? I saw the Z-Troller, is that the way to go? What if I want to mix in some insteon or x-10 would I need aditional PC interfaces? Other than the 599 pro software and plugins will i need to buy more licenses? I haven't other costs on their website...
Are these Z-Wave devices just like any other receptacle that would be installed in your home? Does a single Z-wave switch make the lights on that switch controllable, kinda like a zone? I'm planning on using dimmable LED bulbs. Do I need to look for a special kind or any gotchas?
I want to avoid using any batteries? Is this possible?
I keep seeing comments on homeseer website that a dimmer can connect with 5 devices? What does that mean?
I see features regarding reporting status? What is that?
Out of these what product would you all recommend and why. Money is almost no object because I'm saving by DIY.
Dimmers
Switches
Plug Receptacles
Door Locks
Water usage valve
How is the software for customizing an interface for tablets i.e. IOS and Android.?? Has anyone used the SONOS plugin?
I'm about to dump a lot of money into a new build for our new home (4000 sq ft) and I just want to make sure I'm looking at the right stuff. Thank you!!!!!