John Molohan wrote: > Hi, > > Sorry for cross posting but I thought there might be users on either > list that could help. Given I'm picking up keys to my first house on > Thursday I've got a sudden interest in home automation. I know there's a > plugin for freevo (for x10 I believe) but that's about it. > > From some quick research I see there's also zigbee as an alternative to > x10. I'm wondering if anyone has more knowledge on this and could share > their experiences. I'm in Ireland so UK or Irish specific hardware info > would be good. Off the top of my head what I'd be looking for initially > at least is control over power socket outlets and a gas powered boiler > with radiators as the central heading system. > > I don't have an endless supply of funds so anything I might for will be > with a view to reducing consumption and bills (hence the central heating > control). Socket outlet control is probably more for convenience but > should help somewhat (e.g. when powering down freevo before going to bed > I can switch off all appliances downstairs and not have them on standby). > > John Openremote looks interesting. http://www.openremote.org/display/project/Overview
Their mission as they state it is 'to provide high-end automation software and hardware for the masses and without vendor lock-in'. Instead of having to buy expensive hardware from the likes of AMX you can use what you have to hand such as an iphone or ipod, a touch screen laptop, low powered atom linux box etc. as your interface and it will utilise and control any x10, zigbe, infrared, ip, insteon or knx device. John ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Register Now & Save for Velocity, the Web Performance & Operations Conference from O'Reilly Media. Velocity features a full day of expert-led, hands-on workshops and two days of sessions from industry leaders in dedicated Performance & Operations tracks. Use code vel09scf and Save an extra 15% before 5/3. http://p.sf.net/sfu/velocityconf _______________________________________________ Freevo-devel mailing list Freevo-devel@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/freevo-devel
