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Post by jlafrenz on May 31, 2016 19:52:56 GMT -5
Curious to see how many have made the move to a "Smart Home" and what types of devices you are using. It would also be interesting to see what brands of each of these devices people are using. Please also share if you have a centralized control system that handles your smart devices or if you are simply using manufacturer provided apps to control devices.
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Post by repeetavx on May 31, 2016 20:00:05 GMT -5
You forgot "None of the above".
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Post by mshump on May 31, 2016 20:07:01 GMT -5
Looking at the list I have a very dumb home !!
Mark
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Post by geebo on May 31, 2016 20:12:48 GMT -5
You left out AC outlets so I chose appliances for that. A Harmony Elite with the Home Hub Extender controlling the little bit I have.
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Post by jlafrenz on May 31, 2016 20:15:53 GMT -5
You left out AC outlets so I chose appliances for that. A Harmony Elite with the Home Hub Extender controlling the little bit I have. I see that I did forget outlets. I can see how appliances may be a possible option. I typically associate outlets with lighting as I am using Lutron Caseta which is a lighting device that happens to have an outlet unit that was designed for lamps. |
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Post by jlafrenz on May 31, 2016 20:18:24 GMT -5
My current list is short with AV, Lighting and Thermostat. I am about to add security and garage door as I look at the MyQ unit sitting on my desk. For thermostat I am using Honeywell Wi-fi that is controlled via the Lutron Caseta app as well as lights.
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Post by geebo on May 31, 2016 20:54:16 GMT -5
You left out AC outlets so I chose appliances for that. A Harmony Elite with the Home Hub Extender controlling the little bit I have. I see that I did forget outlets. I can see how appliances may be a possible option. I typically associate outlets with lighting as I am using Lutron Caseta which is a lighting device that happens to have an outlet unit that was designed for lamps. I have Lifx for lighting. They call the Leviton DZPA1-1LW an appliance module so that's why I chose appliance.  |
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Post by teaman on May 31, 2016 21:03:19 GMT -5
None of the above. I live in a very dumbed down home.
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Post by hemster on May 31, 2016 21:29:33 GMT -5
I have some old X-10 units that I bring out once in a while. I do have lights on the riser in my home theater controlled by X-10 light units. But I don't have the programmable unit. Just press a button on a key-fob when someone looks like they're getting up... saves them tripping up in the HT. I also have an X-10 Robo Dog which barks like a huge dog when the sensor is tripped. Helpful to let me know when someone enters the driveway.  |
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Post by jlafrenz on May 31, 2016 21:34:25 GMT -5
I see that I did forget outlets. I can see how appliances may be a possible option. I typically associate outlets with lighting as I am using Lutron Caseta which is a lighting device that happens to have an outlet unit that was designed for lamps. I have Lifx for lighting. They call the Leviton DZPA1-1LW an appliance module so that's why I chose appliance. This makes appliances a very logical choice for you and outlets. I tried the Lutron outlet on a space heater I had to try and warm up the bathroom before I took a shower in the winter. It didn't work with the space heater, though I knew it probably wouldn't as I had read that others had tried it unsuccessfully with devices other than lamps. What appliances are you controlling? |
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Post by geebo on May 31, 2016 21:47:29 GMT -5
I have Lifx for lighting. They call the Leviton DZPA1-1LW an appliance module so that's why I chose appliance. This makes appliances a very logical choice for you and outlets. I tried the Lutron outlet on a space heater I had to try and warm up the bathroom before I took a shower in the winter. It didn't work with the space heater, though I knew it probably wouldn't as I had read that others had tried it unsuccessfully with devices other than lamps. What appliances are you controlling? None. I use it to turn my Airmotiv 5s on and off... |
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Post by deltadube on May 31, 2016 21:52:44 GMT -5
Looking at the list I have a very dumb home !! Mark me too !!! I'm ok with it .. |
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Post by pallpoul on May 31, 2016 22:02:12 GMT -5
I have "Control 4" I love it, It makes our lives so much easier.
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Post by teaman on May 31, 2016 23:42:55 GMT -5
I guess I do have one smart set up in my home. I have four ET-3 trigger expansion modules. Keeps me from having to physically turn each component on!
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Post by Gary Cook on Jun 1, 2016 0:18:38 GMT -5
As the costs come down I'm gradually changing everything over to wifi control, garage doors, veranda lighting (LED strips) are completed so far using Apps on iDevices. I have multiple Zones on the UMC-200 controlled via iDevices blue tooth using an infrared blaster. I haven't found a user friendly, reasonably priced wifi replacement as yet, but they are appearing almost daily.
Next wifi project is the air conditioning in the lounge and dining rooms, I'll do that during winter as the aircon guys have lots of specials when demand is low.
Cheers
Gary
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Post by AudioHTIT on Jun 1, 2016 1:43:22 GMT -5
Like geebo using the Harmony Ultimate Home with Hub Extender, also several Lutron Z-Wave devices; dimmer, switches, plugs. Turns fountains on at sunrise, outdoor lighting on at sunset, schedules are very nice. Working on a Homelink / Zwave bridge so I can use the third button on the car remote to turn on outdoor and landscape lights when coming home at night; used to have it working years ago with X-10, but no luck so far integrating with Harmony. Oh, Nest thermostat and door looks controlled by Harmony too. |
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Post by klinemj on Jun 1, 2016 6:03:03 GMT -5
I only my have a universal remote. Pretty dumb home.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2016 6:53:49 GMT -5
NEST thermostats
Online video surveillance in and outside
Insteon Lights
A/V controlled by Harmony Ultimate (also controls thermostat etc)
Washer and drier are both smart appliances
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Post by jlafrenz on Jun 1, 2016 7:34:11 GMT -5
I only my have a universal remote. Pretty dumb home. Mark I thought you had Sonos throughout the house? |
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Post by Priapulus on Jun 1, 2016 8:33:48 GMT -5
I bought a Nest thermostat, a brilliant product; I love it. There is suppose to be a Nest SmartHome Hub in the works, but much delayed because of Nest management problems. Looks like Google (who owns Nest) might back another Hub, unless Nest can cleanup its act. Very disappointing.
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