Archive for June 1st, 2009
My conversation with Ted got me thinking .
by on Jun.01, 2009, under Home Automation, insteon, lighting control, zwave
There was a wicked place on that house makeover show which probably made my jaw drop – They had used motorized drapes and did a decent job of putting the pieces together. It seemed like every light and fan could be controlled and since this was an extreme case the dishwasher and bathroom plasmas were controlled by the house.
My wife and I have liked Insteon for ages but we’d not attempted something this advanced, it was crazy and I’m still in shock.
Sometimes I dream of having where we’re living do fancy tasks like running a bath by just asking the house to or reminding us of obligations as we leave the house. Some of this stuff is most realistically a couple years in the future (although some groups are doing it) despite this more realistic things for example environment modes which respond to your moods are ubiquitous and reasonably priced this year. I really should sway my other half...... following which she can blame the place that helped me learn about this stuff: Zwave devices
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2856D2B ICON Dimmer INSTEON Plug In Dimmer Module |  |
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US $19.99 | 29d 14h 56m |
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2443 Access Point INSTEON Wireless Phase Coupler | |
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US $19.99 | 26d 3h 17m |
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INSTEON 2440BK RemoteLinc Black Remote | |
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US $29.99 | 7d 14h 58m |
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2486D WH6 KeypadLinc Dimmer INSTEON 6 Button Keypad | |
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US $49.99 | 29d 14h 58m |
Some days, I despise crashes due to poor driving!
by on Jun.01, 2009, under Home Automation, insteon, lighting control, zwave
Most days I am apathetic about working for the man, but there are times when the trip alone is all it takes to force me to move far away. Some people are such stupid motorists coupled with a passing interest in thoughts to the pavement. Adding to this, what happens next? I hit my Starbucks driving into the stall...
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