I'm currently in the process of building a home and would like to include some home automation/security. I am an ex-residential electrician and a current industrial Electronics Tech so I'm not new to wiring or logic control. I am new to the automation field tho, and was wondering if I could get some help.
I see all these different controllers and don't know which to choose. The home is 2300 sq. feet in size and is currently in the framing stage so I would like to decide on something before long so I can pre-wire for parts of the system. I've read a bit about the M1 gold and the HAI systems, but let me tell what I want to do and get some input.
I would like to have security (min of 16 zones) and the possibility of cameras, the ability to control lighting by timer, sensor (photo cell, etc.), or security system event (front door opens, foyer light comes on etc.) I would love to one day have the ability to add music but this is not a must. I would like to interface the system via keypads, wall switches, touch screens, and remotes.
Thanks in advance for any replies
I see all these different controllers and don't know which to choose. The home is 2300 sq. feet in size and is currently in the framing stage so I would like to decide on something before long so I can pre-wire for parts of the system. I've read a bit about the M1 gold and the HAI systems, but let me tell what I want to do and get some input.
I would like to have security (min of 16 zones) and the possibility of cameras, the ability to control lighting by timer, sensor (photo cell, etc.), or security system event (front door opens, foyer light comes on etc.) I would love to one day have the ability to add music but this is not a must. I would like to interface the system via keypads, wall switches, touch screens, and remotes.
Thanks in advance for any replies