Homeowner Forum / Home Automation / June 2005

3COM Audrey users, what are you using to mount your system to the
wall? I started to google* for "laptop display rack" and "flat panel
display rack", looking for a retail solution, but I thought someone
could say what they are currently doing. I'd like to hang it on the

I haven't the foggiest idea where to post this.
Occasionally, I'm expecting a critical email.  The bong my email
program makes when mail arrives is fine if I'm near the computer, but
if I'm in another room I cannot hear it.  How can I add something that

Title says it all.   Called Open House tech support, who could not (or
would not) answer the question.
ANyone know from actual experience?
Arrggh....

I am hoping that someone can help me make a decision on what system to
go with for my complete home automation. Here is my situation..... I
live in Narre Warren and built my home 4 years ago. During the building
stage I decided to wire for home automation. the builder allowed me one

Just an FYI, we are changing ISPs, and just began the DNS transfer process.
So the web site is being transferred and there will be a new and different
support forum set up on the new site. So starting later today until tomorrow
probably the change will start to propogate outwards ...

It's a mostly sunny day here (SW Ontario) and the mid-day outdoor
conditions are about 87 degrees and 50 to 55% relative humidity.
I have new shingles (100% asphalt, relatively light in color) on a
roof (pyramidal) with a 4:12 pitch covering an area that's about 36' x

My TM751 still works, but the case broke.  I'm looking for someone whose
'751 broke and no longer needs the case for it.  And who doesn't want much
for it...  :-}
Big thanks.

I need something that is guaranteed to boost X10 signals on both phases.
Any suggestions? I have lost of noise on the lines. I don't what to have
special
blockers on earch devices thur out the house, way to expensive to take this

I have been using the SH usb controller that requires the computer to be on
to work. this worked fine. bought the controller that didn't need the pc.
after receiving the first controller I set time and date programmed and
downloaded the next day I noticed lights either not on or ...

We have just released our multi-camera support software, called
CamPanel.
This allows you to monitor and control multiple cameras from a single
PC in real-time. Like always, the software is free and, when combined

Hi, I have an ademco vista 20p with two 4229 expansion zones and one
5881H RF receiver.  I notice when I program a zone on the 4229 as
either type 04 interior follower or type 10 interior with delay, that,
when armed in away mode, it causes an alarm event as if it were an

Hi.  I've been wanting to get started with home automation for a
while now, but in the limited time I have to spend (or am willing
to spend, I guess) I get overwhelmed with all of the information
out there.

Hey all!!!
I was wondering if there is any possibility to operate my garage door
using my laptop (using it's wifi card)
I already know that the "standard" frequency are different, but, you

I have never liked the idea of 2 phone bills.  I want to cut the land
line, but I have some home theater hardware that must dial out each
night.  I also want the convenience of the existing phones located
throughout the house.

I now have a box full of X10 wall switches, including three ways, that
either switch on and flicker or flicker and switch off. Everything else
on them works ie. remote control and dimming.
Can anyone point me to the right components to change?