Posted: 3/5/2012 3:10:12 PM EDT
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Anyone know where I can go to get started?
Im about to build a home, and was thinking about a home security system, and thought, why not go all out? I guess I need to make sure I run wires from all doors and windows to where the security panel will go, but do I also need to run wires to all the light switches and smoke detectors? What else do I need to think about? appliances? HVAC? |
| There are several threads, including many by our very own TheGrayMan, HERE. He has a whole bunch tacked to the first page. |
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I've tried to do some research just for my own interest, and to see how hard it would be to retrofit a few things into my house. I didn't have much luck locating real distinct valuable information that was presented in an easy to understand format. I eventually gave up, though I would admit I didn't try as hard as I could have. So, all that being said...tag.  |
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I've been in home and commercial automation for years, best place online I've found is avsforum.com. They are mostly home audio/video, but it is a good place to start. One thing for sure: run cat5e or cat6 everywhere. And when you think you'll need one, run two. Pre-wire is dirt cheap compared to retrofit. I'd post more but I'm on my phone.
Edit: Check out the automation section at AVSforum. It is THE forum online for DIY home theater, automation, etc. I used to go to trade shows and see "cutting edge" ideas that had already been done by an AVS guy. I was able to use info from that forum for solutions to solve issues at work many times. |
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Check out my buddy's site
Danny Scroll down to the bottom of the page, he's recently changed the layout, and on the right side there are 185 home automation topics. |