I have an 8-year old whole house audio setup, using Xantech IR distribution, 4 recievers, and HomeSeer controlling an Slink-e. We have friends who have just built a very large home and want me to duplicate my setup. I've told them I can't since the Slink-e is no longer produced. The only change I have made is to replace a 200 disc CD with ripped CDs.
My friend's new home is wired with "smart wire" (bundled Cat 5/6 and coax). They would like to add some home automation features at some point. The have two home theater areas, already wired for 7.1. They do have speakers in other rooms "home run" to a utility closet. So - big house - they still need 4 or 5 zones in other areas
I'm thinking that 1) there has to have been lots of new ideas in whole house audio and 2) that it likely they will want to share digital music to both PCs (in their respective offices) and to audio devices.
The house is WAY over budget, so money is an issue. They were working with a professional service and couldn't afford their solution. So I'm thinking something that could both work now and grow in the future.
I'm thinking Ocelot and maybe HomeSeer to get them hooked on home automation. I think I can pretty much duplicate what I have. But, as the title says, I'm an old and really feel out of it.
So, what sort ideas would you present to your friends. If I can provide more information, I'll be happy to try.
Thanks,
Barry
My friend's new home is wired with "smart wire" (bundled Cat 5/6 and coax). They would like to add some home automation features at some point. The have two home theater areas, already wired for 7.1. They do have speakers in other rooms "home run" to a utility closet. So - big house - they still need 4 or 5 zones in other areas
I'm thinking that 1) there has to have been lots of new ideas in whole house audio and 2) that it likely they will want to share digital music to both PCs (in their respective offices) and to audio devices.
The house is WAY over budget, so money is an issue. They were working with a professional service and couldn't afford their solution. So I'm thinking something that could both work now and grow in the future.
I'm thinking Ocelot and maybe HomeSeer to get them hooked on home automation. I think I can pretty much duplicate what I have. But, as the title says, I'm an old and really feel out of it.
So, what sort ideas would you present to your friends. If I can provide more information, I'll be happy to try.
Thanks,
Barry