Evohome and radiator covers
Hi, I am having the Evohome system installed in my house and wonder whether anyone has any experience of the effect of radiator covers? Do the individual radiator thermostats work if the are covered -...
View ArticleCortex Web Browser queries
Hi Guys, Anyone using the above? I've begun experimenting with it, enabling a few features at a time. A couple of queries to anyone who's used it?: - I've got a relay for 'Front Door Release', which...
View ArticleMacro which queries the clock
Hi All, Anyone know of a way to create a macro, when that when triggered, checks the time (and does something based on it)? In this case, I want to connect it to an outside light level sensor, such...
View ArticleLooking for an Abitana installer
A few years ago I installed the Abitana Omni-media system in a house in SW London. I'm quite happy with the system, but we're looking at converting the internal garage into another room and I'd like to...
View ArticleHC2 vs Vera - and light switches.
I've been looking at the various HA technologies available and have settled on Z-wave. Light switches seem to be a pain though. Putting controllers behind existing switches is fine I guess, but I'd...
View ArticleX-Comfort Wireless Home Automation More Control Uk ltd
Hi All, Just introducing the x-Comfort Home Automation range - I think you guys will be intrigued by there latest products, we distribute all over Europe and are a key distributor of Eaton/Moeller....
View ArticleAnyone got experience of new Honeywell evohome in operation
I am considering using the new Honeywell evohome system, with 16 radiator control kits, 3 room control sensors and the boiler control system. Has anyone got any experience of this system in operation,...
View ArticleHave an opinion on 'Smart Homes'? Share it!
https://www.survey.lboro.ac.uk/smarthome/ Share your opinion in this quick and simple survey, and compare with other professionals in this industry based research*. This research is being conducted to...
View ArticleDecoded - EvoHome API access to control remotely.
Hi there, Having the new EvoHome and the new apps to control it, I was disappointed upon contacting Honeywell that they told me there was no API to access this from anything but their apps. It seems a...
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New xComfort controller for smartphones and tablets
The new controller xComfort for smartphones and tablets: Smart Control Unit Manager is the heart of any smart wiring. It is installed at the request RF control system of smart phones and also allows...
View ArticleClear out
was there a clear out of inactive users? I can still find some of my posts on here from 2006 and older but I had to re-register again last night (with same user name) before I could post again... :)...
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App-controlled wireless LED bulb speaker
We are a team of experienced engineers. We are so excited to bring our newly designed smart home device, AirBulb, to everyone through KickStarter. With elegant and timeless design, AirBulb featured...
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Monitoring EvoHome Room Temperatures over time
Hi there, I can now run a script that can monitor and output the room temperatures of all the devices in an EvoHome over a period of time. I have it setup just now to run for a day and give me the...
View ArticleNest now in the UK
Thought I'd share the news that the Nest Thermostats are now officially available in the UK: https://store.nest.com/uk/product/thermostat/
View ArticleWhere to find ActiveHome Software
i've just bought some old x10 modules to play around with, so far so good. i would however like to be able to set up some timed stuff using the computer, i have a CM12U PC interface and am wondering if...
View ArticleEvent Scheduler, What To Do, 0 and 1 options
Hi All, In Event Scheduler, What to Do, Action Function option, what is the significance of the 1 or 0 option (after the object action selected)? (I note the help file image doesn't have it, so...
View ArticleStepping Motor Radiator Actuator wanted (Conrad FS20 without its electronics)
I have just dismantled one of these actuators. It appears to have a stepping motor servo which counts steps to determine position, since there are only two wires from the electronics to the motor and...
View ArticleHoneywell CM Zone - how to extend range?
We have a Honeywell CM Zone system here, with about 15 radiators in 10 rooms. It's worked well; a radiator unit fails every couple of years, but that's it. But we do have problems with one or two...
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More Control Home Automation xComfort
Check out our online Ebay store, 100s of automation parts available. http://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/morecon019...p2047675.l2559 Wireless Home Control xComfort modern wireless control, get all the advantages...
View ArticleSimple radio-based mains relay?
Hi, I'm looking for a simple solution to use a radio connection to switch a mains relay on when a remote mains circuit is live. It's one of the hardest things I've yet found to Google for! Please can...
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