Hey folks.
Wife and I just bought our first house which means I can run stuff through walls and generally change the house to suit my HA needs rather than vice-versa in this strangely powered rental we're in now.
My questions interests right now:
1. I want to get HS controlling the thermostat and AC. I'd appreciate folks recomendations on scripts/equipment required.
2. I want to run IR through the house. I've been reading up a bit on how these systems work and I think I get it but would appreciate reccomendations/suggestions.
3. One thing I have is an abundance of Cat5e cable. In addition to it's Ethernet use would it be appropriate to use for the IR/iButton/1wire stuff?
The house is about 1500 sq.ft. so no there's nothing immense about the project. Right now it just has an analog/dial thermostat so I was hoping to tackle that item first rather than spending $$$ on a programmable one only to replace it a few months later.
It's already built so now sneaking in during the studwall phase and running my wires...
Any suggestions are appreciated.
Thanks!
Ryan
Wife and I just bought our first house which means I can run stuff through walls and generally change the house to suit my HA needs rather than vice-versa in this strangely powered rental we're in now.
My questions interests right now:
1. I want to get HS controlling the thermostat and AC. I'd appreciate folks recomendations on scripts/equipment required.
2. I want to run IR through the house. I've been reading up a bit on how these systems work and I think I get it but would appreciate reccomendations/suggestions.
3. One thing I have is an abundance of Cat5e cable. In addition to it's Ethernet use would it be appropriate to use for the IR/iButton/1wire stuff?
The house is about 1500 sq.ft. so no there's nothing immense about the project. Right now it just has an analog/dial thermostat so I was hoping to tackle that item first rather than spending $$$ on a programmable one only to replace it a few months later.
It's already built so now sneaking in during the studwall phase and running my wires...
Any suggestions are appreciated.
Thanks!
Ryan
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