piper_chuck
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I have a working Misterhouse environment. Right now it controls lights and interfaces with my HAI thermostats. I'm researching upgrades to control audio and video, including a couple HTPCs and based on another thread I'm considering MainLobby versus a couple free options. At the same time I'm revisiting my automation software. My main goals for Automation include:
1) Lighting control (via X-10 right now) to allow me to turn stuff on and off and program different light sequences when I'm away.
2) Interface to my HAI thermostats (I've got MH able to control them)
3) Interface to my Caddx NX-8E security panel
4) Some amount of interconnection to the audio and video setup
5) Able to access the automation from outside the house to do things such as arm the alarm, monitor status, check temperature and turn down the heat, etc
I know MH has the ability to do 1, 2 and 5. There's supposed to be some code to handle 3, although I think it needs some additional work. I also know some things can be done for 4. What I'm wondering is if Homeseer would be a more complete package than MH and if it's worth the cost of upgrading? Would it give me additional integration opportunities to work with MainLobby if I went that route?
1) Lighting control (via X-10 right now) to allow me to turn stuff on and off and program different light sequences when I'm away.
2) Interface to my HAI thermostats (I've got MH able to control them)
3) Interface to my Caddx NX-8E security panel
4) Some amount of interconnection to the audio and video setup
5) Able to access the automation from outside the house to do things such as arm the alarm, monitor status, check temperature and turn down the heat, etc
I know MH has the ability to do 1, 2 and 5. There's supposed to be some code to handle 3, although I think it needs some additional work. I also know some things can be done for 4. What I'm wondering is if Homeseer would be a more complete package than MH and if it's worth the cost of upgrading? Would it give me additional integration opportunities to work with MainLobby if I went that route?