GimpMaster
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I find sometimes the best way to ask a question is to explain what I know and have people correct me with what I'm wrong.
I'm looking to install into my new home (under construction) a Home Automation / Security system. I'm leaning towards the Elk M1 Gold and from forum posts people have recommended buying from AO (Automated Outlet). I would then connect the Elk M1G to my dedicated Server running CQC software via the Lan port. My server is a Linux based server so I'm thinking of running CQC on a Windows VM such as Virtualbox (anyone doing this?).
The Elk M1G would not only be my security controller but also my lighting controller using either Z-Wave or UPB or a combination of sorts and HVAC and maybe garage door.
The CQC software will also tie into my home theater system serving up my media library to the projector and AV receiver (how does it send IR codes to the receiver? via Elk?).
I just ordered from Monoprice my CAT6 and speaker wire. Soon I will be ordering my Elk M1G and a whole bunch of 22/4 solid core wire. I'm looking at this system specifically (http://www.automatedoutlet.com/Home/Elk-Security-Automation/ELK-M1GSYS4)
Thanks in advance for comments.
Josh
I'm looking to install into my new home (under construction) a Home Automation / Security system. I'm leaning towards the Elk M1 Gold and from forum posts people have recommended buying from AO (Automated Outlet). I would then connect the Elk M1G to my dedicated Server running CQC software via the Lan port. My server is a Linux based server so I'm thinking of running CQC on a Windows VM such as Virtualbox (anyone doing this?).
The Elk M1G would not only be my security controller but also my lighting controller using either Z-Wave or UPB or a combination of sorts and HVAC and maybe garage door.
The CQC software will also tie into my home theater system serving up my media library to the projector and AV receiver (how does it send IR codes to the receiver? via Elk?).
I just ordered from Monoprice my CAT6 and speaker wire. Soon I will be ordering my Elk M1G and a whole bunch of 22/4 solid core wire. I'm looking at this system specifically (http://www.automatedoutlet.com/Home/Elk-Security-Automation/ELK-M1GSYS4)
Thanks in advance for comments.
Josh