On Tue, Apr 28, 2009 at 6:47 AM, John Molohan <john.molo...@gcd.ie> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Sorry for cross posting but I thought there might be users on either
> list that could help. Given I'm picking up keys to my first house on
> Thursday I've got a sudden interest in home automation. I know there's a
> plugin for freevo (for x10 I believe) but that's about it.
>
>  From some quick research I see there's also zigbee as an alternative to
> x10. I'm wondering if anyone has more knowledge on this and could share
> their experiences. I'm in Ireland so UK or Irish specific hardware info
> would be good. Off the top of my head what I'd be looking for initially
> at least is control over power socket outlets and a gas powered boiler
> with radiators as the central heading system.
>
> I don't have an endless supply of funds so anything I might for will be
> with a view to reducing consumption and bills (hence the central heating
> control). Socket outlet control is probably more for convenience but
> should help somewhat (e.g. when powering down freevo before going to bed
> I can switch off all appliances downstairs and not have them on standby.
There is a nice project using .x10 protocol to control home heating
and cooling vents to produce thermally controlled zones. I can't think
of the project name off-hand, but though if you know it's out there
you can find it.

Evan

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