I'm having a new home built, and of course, I'll be using HomeSeer as my primary home automation platform. Since I have the luxury of pre-planning and pre-wiring everything for this new home, I'd like to get some suggestions from everyone on what I'm wanting to do. Here's what I have planned:
- HomeSeer Server - Running Linux on a VMWare VM Server (I currently do this, and it's working great)
- Lighting Controls - ZWave switches, receptacles
- HVAC - I prefer to use a standalone (not cloud/server based like Nest) thermostat. What wifi thermostat is recommended? I work for Bosch and can get employee discounts on the Bosch wifi thermostat, but think it's a cloud based system only.
- Intrusion/Fire Alarm - The home will be pre-wired with all doors, windows, and motion sensors. What panel is recommended? Will the Tyco POWERSERIES PC1864 with the Eyez-On Envisalink EVL-4EZR be sufficient? It seems like I don't need to go overboard with the panel, as a lot of the intelligence will be handled by HomeSeer. Are there any Bosch panels that will work?
- Whole Home Audio - I have an XAP800, but never hooked it up at my old house. That, in addition to amplifiers, and speakers... good enough? Recommendations?
- TV - I have a Samsung TV, which we all know can't be controlled via IP, nor can you power it on remotely (even if it were IP controllable). I see that there's a plugin for Sony TV's. I do have some GlobalCache devices that I'll be using on some of my other, non "Smart TV's". I also have the MonoPrice 4x4 HDMI matrix ready to go as well.
- IP Cameras - I'll be running IP cameras in to an NVR for archiving purposes. What do you all recommend for viewing them on in-wall touchscreen panels, or mobile devices?
- In-wall touchscreen control panels - Need recommendations here! Since this is new construction, I want them to be flushed/recessed mounted, at least 7" screens. Anyone have any input on some of the Android units from Alibaba.com?
Additionally, I'll be using the following:
UPS Plugin
Weather Plugin
Amazon Alexa Plugin
Doorbird Plugin
Energy Meter Plugin
If you were building a new house and adding automation, what's some of your "must have's"?
- HomeSeer Server - Running Linux on a VMWare VM Server (I currently do this, and it's working great)
- Lighting Controls - ZWave switches, receptacles
- HVAC - I prefer to use a standalone (not cloud/server based like Nest) thermostat. What wifi thermostat is recommended? I work for Bosch and can get employee discounts on the Bosch wifi thermostat, but think it's a cloud based system only.
- Intrusion/Fire Alarm - The home will be pre-wired with all doors, windows, and motion sensors. What panel is recommended? Will the Tyco POWERSERIES PC1864 with the Eyez-On Envisalink EVL-4EZR be sufficient? It seems like I don't need to go overboard with the panel, as a lot of the intelligence will be handled by HomeSeer. Are there any Bosch panels that will work?
- Whole Home Audio - I have an XAP800, but never hooked it up at my old house. That, in addition to amplifiers, and speakers... good enough? Recommendations?
- TV - I have a Samsung TV, which we all know can't be controlled via IP, nor can you power it on remotely (even if it were IP controllable). I see that there's a plugin for Sony TV's. I do have some GlobalCache devices that I'll be using on some of my other, non "Smart TV's". I also have the MonoPrice 4x4 HDMI matrix ready to go as well.
- IP Cameras - I'll be running IP cameras in to an NVR for archiving purposes. What do you all recommend for viewing them on in-wall touchscreen panels, or mobile devices?
- In-wall touchscreen control panels - Need recommendations here! Since this is new construction, I want them to be flushed/recessed mounted, at least 7" screens. Anyone have any input on some of the Android units from Alibaba.com?
Additionally, I'll be using the following:
UPS Plugin
Weather Plugin
Amazon Alexa Plugin
Doorbird Plugin
Energy Meter Plugin
If you were building a new house and adding automation, what's some of your "must have's"?
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