Archive for December 2nd, 2009
So many questions about UPB
by on Dec.02, 2009, under Home Automation, insteon, lighting control, zwave
When it comes to devices considered to be home of the future type stuff I can’t resist the new stuff coming out by companies such as Power Control Systems and Home Automation Inc.
Nearly all of these latest devices coming out shouldn’t be considered actually as much of a step forward as you’d think since this stuff was done other ways working with other basic component items but nowadays they are presented as a tidy set. Another perk is these kits don’t need an electrical engineering degree to set things up.
A few comparisons show us quite a few parallels with the technologies involved. For example, none of them use portable items as signal relays, and they all use RF one way or another. With other differences still, it gets complicated – I’m not going to attempt to explain it here and make mistakes, a site like this ISY-99 is better at evaluating some of the differentiators.
So if you have any legal ideas regarding ways for me to make sufficient moolah to cover my latest dependence, don’t hesitate to let me know!
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My conversation with Ted made me fired up …
by on Dec.02, 2009, under Home Automation, insteon, lighting control, zwave
Two weeks ago a wicked place on extreme home makeover which literally made me want to copy it – They were using Zigbee and did a so-so job of putting the pieces together. Almost every door was part of the automation and since this was an extreme case the bath tubs and pool were part of the system.
I always liked Insteon for years but thinking about automation of this level, it was wicked and I want everything I saw now.
I’ve thought about making our condo more automated so it can like following me with music through the house or checking our grocery list for items we’re missing. I’ll admit some stuff is a ways from now (it should be noted that certain rich folks have made it work) nevertheless more practical items like music which can be changed over the internet are well within reach and affordable recently. One more thing to do: convince the lady writing the cheques...... at which point I’m sure she’ll just love the link that got me interested: Home automation products
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2856D2B ICON Dimmer INSTEON Plug In Dimmer Module |  |
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US $19.99 | 29d 15h 14m |
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2443 Access Point INSTEON Wireless Phase Coupler | |
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US $19.99 | 26d 3h 36m |
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INSTEON 2440BK RemoteLinc Black Remote | |
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US $29.99 | 7d 15h 17m |
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2486D WH6 KeypadLinc Dimmer INSTEON 6 Button Keypad | |
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US $49.99 | 29d 15h 17m |
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