Jon the Hat Posted 24 April 2017 Share Posted 24 April 2017 Has anyone got any home automation kit? Any comments on which route is best? I have just bought a Ring Pro doorbell on the recommendation of a neighbour, and I want to get a couple of external smart CCTV cameras. Also looking at Phillips Hue lighting for indoors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sphericalfox Posted 24 April 2017 Share Posted 24 April 2017 I've got the Proteus IV in. The wife thinks its great and it gives me piece of mind that everything is hunky dory back at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted 24 April 2017 Share Posted 24 April 2017 Is this the wife watch thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon the Hat Posted 24 April 2017 Author Share Posted 24 April 2017 2 minutes ago, Swan Lesta said: Is this the wife watch thread? I can think of more fun things to watch to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strokes Posted 24 April 2017 Share Posted 24 April 2017 46 minutes ago, Jon the Hat said: I can think of more fun things to watch to be honest. The mistress? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costock_Fox Posted 24 April 2017 Share Posted 24 April 2017 I've got Philips hue lighting but barely use it if I'm honest so it's an expensive piece of kit to have. At some point in the near future I will probably get a camera so I can see what damage my mutts are doing when I'm out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Countryfox Posted 24 April 2017 Share Posted 24 April 2017 3 hours ago, Jon the Hat said: Has anyone got any home automation kit? I've got switches in all my rooms and when you flick them up and down the lights go on and off ..... (Not sure whether to tell anyone else in the village as they may think its the work of the devil ! .... ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trav Le Bleu Posted 24 April 2017 Share Posted 24 April 2017 I reckon Jon has inside news on the impending zombie apocalypse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon the Hat Posted 24 April 2017 Author Share Posted 24 April 2017 16 minutes ago, Trav Le Bleu said: I reckon Jon has inside news on the impending zombie apocalypse. That is no way to talk about Brexit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Oxlong Posted 24 April 2017 Share Posted 24 April 2017 The butler does everything Well, he tells the housemaid and the cook what needs doing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1742 Posted 25 April 2017 Share Posted 25 April 2017 I've got quite a bit, mainly media related. Stuff like sky boxes in the middle of the house, then you can control which TV you watch them on through iPad control. Music etc down the same system. The negative with it all is the systems change so quickly they can go out of date, so you need to think about it before you put your hands in your pocket. As an example, spent around £20k initially, probably about 5 years ago, but the system I used went bust, so when a screen went down I had to replace the whole lot, which is another £10k. You can do lighting and even drawing the curtains with the stuff, but I didn't have that as I couldn't see the point. The other thing is because it's not just like a piece of kit like a Samsung TV, it is generally temperamental and so often needs a tweak here or there, so there is always call outs etc to put it right. The positives are I can lay in the bath with music coming through the ceiling. The sound is amazing as there are speakers hidden everywhere. You can watch TVs all across the house from just two sky boxes, and you can take it as far as you wish with regards to add ons. Glad I had it done, but I know the installer now better than my brother as there are always tweaks and stuff, or things needing changing. It certainly isn't easy going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkie1999 Posted 25 April 2017 Share Posted 25 April 2017 Best bit of home automation i ever bought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cambridgefox Posted 25 April 2017 Share Posted 25 April 2017 5 hours ago, Rob1742 said: I've got quite a bit, mainly media related. Stuff like sky boxes in the middle of the house, then you can control which TV you watch them on through iPad control. Music etc down the same system. The negative with it all is the systems change so quickly they can go out of date, so you need to think about it before you put your hands in your pocket. As an example, spent around £20k initially, probably about 5 years ago, but the system I used went bust, so when a screen went down I had to replace the whole lot, which is another £10k. You can do lighting and even drawing the curtains with the stuff, but I didn't have that as I couldn't see the point. The other thing is because it's not just like a piece of kit like a Samsung TV, it is generally temperamental and so often needs a tweak here or there, so there is always call outs etc to put it right. The positives are I can lay in the bath with music coming through the ceiling. The sound is amazing as there are speakers hidden everywhere. You can watch TVs all across the house from just two sky boxes, and you can take it as far as you wish with regards to add ons. Glad I had it done, but I know the installer now better than my brother as there are always tweaks and stuff, or things needing changing. It certainly isn't easy going. Thought you would have got a big dog for extra security!!! Blimey,that's some outlay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon the Hat Posted 25 April 2017 Author Share Posted 25 April 2017 5 hours ago, Rob1742 said: I've got quite a bit, mainly media related. Stuff like sky boxes in the middle of the house, then you can control which TV you watch them on through iPad control. Music etc down the same system. The negative with it all is the systems change so quickly they can go out of date, so you need to think about it before you put your hands in your pocket. As an example, spent around £20k initially, probably about 5 years ago, but the system I used went bust, so when a screen went down I had to replace the whole lot, which is another £10k. You can do lighting and even drawing the curtains with the stuff, but I didn't have that as I couldn't see the point. The other thing is because it's not just like a piece of kit like a Samsung TV, it is generally temperamental and so often needs a tweak here or there, so there is always call outs etc to put it right. The positives are I can lay in the bath with music coming through the ceiling. The sound is amazing as there are speakers hidden everywhere. You can watch TVs all across the house from just two sky boxes, and you can take it as far as you wish with regards to add ons. Glad I had it done, but I know the installer now better than my brother as there are always tweaks and stuff, or things needing changing. It certainly isn't easy going. I was thinking more along the lines of a couple of hundred quid on Hue lighting, maybe an Amazon echo or 5 to control them, and some external cameras to keep an eye on the house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costock_Fox Posted 25 April 2017 Share Posted 25 April 2017 1 minute ago, Jon the Hat said: I was thinking more along the lines of a couple of hundred quid on Hue lighting, maybe an Amazon echo or 5 to control them, and some external cameras to keep an eye on the house. Go big or go home Jon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strokes Posted 25 April 2017 Share Posted 25 April 2017 2 minutes ago, Jon the Hat said: I was thinking more along the lines of a couple of hundred quid on Hue lighting, maybe an Amazon echo or 5 to control them, and some external cameras to keep an eye on the house. Nest will probably fill your needs better than most and they are compatible with amazon echo I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad the Fox Posted 25 April 2017 Share Posted 25 April 2017 3 hours ago, yorkie1999 said: Best bit of home automation i ever bought. A foot massager??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkie1999 Posted 25 April 2017 Share Posted 25 April 2017 2 minutes ago, Vlad the Fox said: A foot massager??? That's what i use it for, dunno what the mrs uses it for, but the batteries don't seem to last very long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royston. Posted 25 April 2017 Share Posted 25 April 2017 On 24/04/2017 at 12:46, Costock_Fox said: I've got Philips hue lighting but barely use it if I'm honest so it's an expensive piece of kit to have. At some point in the near future I will probably get a camera so I can see what damage my mutts are doing when I'm out. Serves you right for leaving the children unattended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costock_Fox Posted 25 April 2017 Share Posted 25 April 2017 9 minutes ago, Royston. said: Serves you right for leaving the children unattended. Was this meant for the Madelaine McCann thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sphericalfox Posted 25 April 2017 Share Posted 25 April 2017 1 hour ago, yorkie1999 said: That's what i use it for, dunno what the mrs uses it for, but the batteries don't seem to last very long. Sandwich maker? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sphericalfox Posted 25 April 2017 Share Posted 25 April 2017 On 24/04/2017 at 12:46, Costock_Fox said: I've got Philips hue lighting but barely use it if I'm honest so it's an expensive piece of kit to have. At some point in the near future I will probably get a camera so I can see what damage my mutts are doing when I'm out. Totally misread that as 'mates'. Awkward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costock_Fox Posted 25 April 2017 Share Posted 25 April 2017 Just now, sphericalfox said: Totally misread that as 'mates'. Awkward. I bloody love Peep Show but that's taking it a bit far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costock_Fox Posted 25 April 2017 Share Posted 25 April 2017 2 hours ago, Vlad the Fox said: A foot massager??? you moron its a whisk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Oxlong Posted 25 April 2017 Share Posted 25 April 2017 6 hours ago, yorkie1999 said: Best bit of home automation i ever bought. Hope it doesn't smell of poo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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