Hi All,
I am new to Home Automation. But I would like to install and run an integrated system system. I am looking for a technology which has got lots of support and also devices of various kinds. I want to build an integrated system for large homes and I want it to be rock solid.
Reading through the "Insteon Compared" PDF by INSTEON, I was convinced that INSTEON is good technology to work on. But the forums here suggest that there have been problems with it (some problems with the springs) and also that it has got no motion sensors(or may be even other sensors). Worst of all there is no INSTEON compatible remote !!! Also we have a power supply of 50 Hz here and not 60 Hz (which INSTEON supports right now).
I am impressed with INSTEON but is z-wave or ZigBee the wave to go?? I need to make a huge investment. I am confused with so many reports and so much of user reviews. Also INSTEON products come cheaper than others (at least that is what I have found it to be or isn't it so?)So can you guys guide me in making the decision??
I am new to Home Automation. But I would like to install and run an integrated system system. I am looking for a technology which has got lots of support and also devices of various kinds. I want to build an integrated system for large homes and I want it to be rock solid.
Reading through the "Insteon Compared" PDF by INSTEON, I was convinced that INSTEON is good technology to work on. But the forums here suggest that there have been problems with it (some problems with the springs) and also that it has got no motion sensors(or may be even other sensors). Worst of all there is no INSTEON compatible remote !!! Also we have a power supply of 50 Hz here and not 60 Hz (which INSTEON supports right now).
I am impressed with INSTEON but is z-wave or ZigBee the wave to go?? I need to make a huge investment. I am confused with so many reports and so much of user reviews. Also INSTEON products come cheaper than others (at least that is what I have found it to be or isn't it so?)So can you guys guide me in making the decision??