I'll start my first post by say hi to everyone. I've been reading up for a little while, but still not happy with the knowledge I have. I'm hoping you guys and gals (?) can help me get started with a plan and execute it successfully.
A little back ground, I'm an electrician/HVAC, but have been in industrial maintenance for 14 years now. When I was in the field I did a lot of data and fiber as well as industrial controls. I'm building a new home (hope to be starting in about 2 months). And want to make it a smart home (within reason). I will be pulling any cabling and installing the equipment.
So, I'm looking to turn on/off/dim lighting, control the security, control the HVAC, have whole house sound, control the irrigation, maybe more as I get ideas. I know everyone has their own opinion on equipment, protocol, wired/wireless, extent of the systems. i plan to use a wired security system (found the elk), and wired speakers with sound control (source, options not just volume), and I'm open to anything else. Thanks for any help!!!
A little back ground, I'm an electrician/HVAC, but have been in industrial maintenance for 14 years now. When I was in the field I did a lot of data and fiber as well as industrial controls. I'm building a new home (hope to be starting in about 2 months). And want to make it a smart home (within reason). I will be pulling any cabling and installing the equipment.
So, I'm looking to turn on/off/dim lighting, control the security, control the HVAC, have whole house sound, control the irrigation, maybe more as I get ideas. I know everyone has their own opinion on equipment, protocol, wired/wireless, extent of the systems. i plan to use a wired security system (found the elk), and wired speakers with sound control (source, options not just volume), and I'm open to anything else. Thanks for any help!!!