Newbie From Texas!

[yeaidid]

Hello New Family!

I'm getting ready to install my new Elk Panel, so I thought I would say hello first before I start asking ya'll a lot of questions lol. My setup includes:

ELK-M1EZ8 (I won this from the WONDERFUL people at Automated Outlet....YOU GUYS ROCK!!)

Acer Windows Home Server

mControl for WHS

Existing security system wiring

X-10 Lamp and wall switches

Setup seems simple, hopefully i will be able to contribute to the form once I figure out what I'm doing.

 

[BDHall]

Welcome!

 

[Neurorad]

won it?! pretty awesome!

I hate to be negative, but have you considered a trade-in, for an Elk M1? Martin loves to make his customers happy!

I think the biggest difference between the M1G and the M1EZ8 is the voice announcements. A lot of people, I think, use automation software to fill this need - HomeSeer, CQC, etc., rather than the M1, anyway.

Might be something for you to read up on.

How did you win it? Beer and Brats raffle?

Congratulations, and welcome!

 

[yeaidid]

won it?! pretty awesome!

I hate to be negative, but have you considered a trade-in, for an Elk M1? Martin loves to make his customers happy!

I think the biggest difference between the M1G and the M1EZ8 is the voice announcements. A lot of people, I think, use automation software to fill this need - HomeSeer, CQC, etc., rather than the M1, anyway.

Might be something for you to read up on.

How did you win it? Beer and Brats raffle?

Congratulations, and welcome!

Yes, I won the Beer and Brats raffle. Martin did offer to upgrade, but my wife wasn't trying to hear me. I got everything installed last night and will intergrate my X10 devices tonight. I may buy Homeseer later to add voice, I like mControl but Homeseer looks like it has it beat hands down.

 

[jaysonc]

Welcome! Glad to hear you got your panel installed quickly.

CocoonTech is definitely the right place if you have any questions about your Elk Panel. There are a lot of knowledgeable people and even Elk themselves participate in the forum. They can definitely help answer any questions you may have.

 

[Spanky]

Dang! Someone forgot to tell me about beer and brats.

Congratulations and happy EZ8ing!