09-25-2010, 09:16 AM
So, I'm moving into a new condo in a couple weeks.
And I'm thinking of hooking it up with Z-Wave stuff, or something similar.
Anybody have any info? Shinfo?
It's the home-automation stuff. Where you can control everything from your blinds, to your locks, to your lights, to your thermostat, all from the internet, or even your phone.
There's a starter kit at Home Depot with a deadbolt, the control box thing, and a couple other things for about $250. Light switches seem to range from $30 to $50. Thermostats are about $70 and up.
You can start with just the basic stuff, then add on over time.
Z-Wave works with a wireless network but there are others that work with the electrical lines. And some others work over wireless too.
Anybody have any experience with this stuff?
It seems sweet, and somewhat reasonable in price now.
And I'm thinking of hooking it up with Z-Wave stuff, or something similar.
Anybody have any info? Shinfo?
It's the home-automation stuff. Where you can control everything from your blinds, to your locks, to your lights, to your thermostat, all from the internet, or even your phone.
There's a starter kit at Home Depot with a deadbolt, the control box thing, and a couple other things for about $250. Light switches seem to range from $30 to $50. Thermostats are about $70 and up.
You can start with just the basic stuff, then add on over time.
Z-Wave works with a wireless network but there are others that work with the electrical lines. And some others work over wireless too.
Anybody have any experience with this stuff?
It seems sweet, and somewhat reasonable in price now.