HomeZIX is a software program that integrates X10, Insteon, and Z-Wave devices into a home automation network; it allows the user to monitor and control these devices.
The software is set up to use the home’s floor plan as the blank page on which to create one’s master home automation plan. By dragging and dropping device icons onto the blueprint, the network is built and expanded, and then monitored and controlled.
Although I haven’t downloaded the software yet to give it a trial run (and to see if it will actually control the Z-Wave and Insteon dimmers and light modules I have plugged in around my place), the demo on the Web site suggests that getting HomeZIX up and running shouldn’t take a home technology contractor.
I suppose if I were a C# guy I would have greater appreciation for the fact that HomeZIX also brings scripting capability to compose and run additional home automation control features. I’m curious to hear some feedback from those who have given this a go ...
Between watching re-runs of the “The Jetsons” and convincing his Insteon and Z-Wave controls to get along, Ben Hardy is immersed in the world of home automation, home control, and home networking.
Just getting into Bar lighting and sound automation and my former background was a .NET (C#) Architect so I’m interested in giving this a go. I am lost as there seems to be no solutions between X10 and Crestron.. somewhere in the middle for an IP based system that allows me to have hidden dimmer switches and centrally control this via server and over http and also have a wireless touch pad. Crestron is super expensive and x10 is super cheap… I was going to give x10 a go, but I’m a little worried since it is all RF.. Since we are a club is there a remote possibility for signals to ever cross and also what about the 200 bodies it has to go through before it actually hits the reciever signal. Need some advice. club is about 3500 sq ft.
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There are a lot of control systems out there that would be able to control your commercial location, besides the 2 you’ve mentioned. Two in particular that can do all that you’re probably looking for is Destiny Networks and Homeseer. These are two relatively inexpensive systems that can control the majority of subsystems in your building