SensNode - Final Year University Project
Hi, I'm a 3rd year student at Edge Hill University in Ormskirk (some small town near Liverpool). I'm developing a basic home automation system for my final year project and I've been trying to find...
View ArticleRemotely accessing your PC
I have been using Log me in for quite a while and now they are to stop the free service. Are there any alternatives or do I have to bite the bullet and subscribe to their service. Did try once to use...
View ArticleIntercom object, Edit Volume (using LCD), actually edits Sounds & Voice
Hi All, Seems like the above occurs, rather than Conversation aka Intercom as it would suggest. Other than that, is there any way to provide a true Edit Volume (using LCD) for the Conversation? (If...
View ArticleHCE80 for electric underfloor heating ?
Hi there, I've inherited some electric underfloor heating in a bathroom. It has no thermostat wired under the floor with the heating pads and just has an external On/Off connected into the lighting...
View ArticleWhat are the benefits of installing Home Automation of Lighting in a new...
I'm a software programmer, and like gadgets ... but I've not got my head around why I would want a centralised Home Automation system in a new (large) extension we are building, which is now getting...
View ArticleStarting from scratch
Hi Folks, Just bought a bungalow. It currently has a back boiler in the lounge, behind a traditional old ugly gas fire. Just my wife and I, working different shift patterns. There are: 2 Radiators in...
View ArticleMissing File Reported during Cortex load.
Some of you may have seen a message reporting a missing file during the Cortex load process. This reporting was something added to ensure the integrity of the install. Unfortunately it halts the load...
View ArticleRoom temperature sensor
I was thinking of adding a thermocouple to a lighting switch faceplate to save on wiring, the thermocouple would control the temperature back at the control cupboard. Any reasons why it couldn't be done?
View ArticleAdvice for a new system...
Lo all, New member here, but keen automater and heavy user of OpenRemote with a variety of Philips Hue, LightwaveRF, Home Easy and IP enabled kit being controlled... My house has an old (10 year+)...
View ArticleKat5 modules for sale
Hi all, I have 4 KAT5 SCART modules 2x TX 2x RX. One pair has the IR pass through kit fitted. One the TX has a fault and the picture is distorted, Keith sent me instructions on what to test and replace...
View ArticleNew Z-Wave app for Android (free)
Hi everyone. We would like to introduce you the new App for Android devices based on Z-Wave. We hope you enjoy it. Please, comment and rate. https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...eomotics&hl=es...
View ArticleProblem with PIR
Hi All, I'm having a problem with some new PIR's, https://www.security.honeywell.com/u...02-EN_DS-Z.pdf For some reason when I connect them in the normal way and when they activate they seem to be...
View ArticleHR80 adaptor advice ?
Hi there, Just picking up some HR80's to use as TRV's when the new EvoHome comes out. Just looking at them, I'm thinking I may need some adaptors for my existing valves. Has anyone done this before, or...
View ArticleControlling Pegler iTemps
So,we've recently taken delivery of a number of the Pegler iTemps. I did briefly consider the zwave TRVs from Danfoss/Stella but my understanding is that the Danfoss units are twitchy at best and a...
View ArticleNewbie Advice Needed
Hello I am in the process of buying an old 1940's house which needs modernising, it needs the electrics and central heating completely redoing. So needs new lights and new boil and radiators. As the...
View ArticleUse HR80 as manual controller till new Evo out ?
Hi there, Does anyone know if I can stick some HR80's onto radiators and just use the dial on them to set the setpoint manually ? I'd like to get them physically on the radiators before the new EvoHome...
View ArticleDanfoss RA Adapter for HR80's ?
Hi there, Having gotten hold of some Honeywell HR80's, I've now gone and looked at my radiator valves. These are about 25 years old and have Danfoss TRV's on them and are approx. 23mm across. I think...
View ArticleOur New Home Server Isnt a Server The Synology 1813+ NAS Review
We decided a while back our next server wouldnt be a server, it would be a big hairy NAS. After many weeks of research we ordered up a Synology DiskStation 1813+......
View ArticleDouble click
Hi Guys, Anyone used the double click feature of a button? I've configured it, and it appears that it will do the actions, but only in addition to the normal single click action. ie in this case, I...
View ArticleConstant Evohome Binding Problems
Has anyone else experienced constant problems with their Evohome install. I an now spending my entire time re-binding actuators on e regular basis. The supplier has replaced several radiator valves,...
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