hello all, WE've decided to add automation to our house, but have a few specific design features to work around-
our house is almost completely concrete (floors, walls, etc) and the interior/exterior is plastered so we can't really add any more hardwired lines.
if possible please recommend specific manufacturers/systems that will suit our needs
what we'd like to have:
top priority- a system that'll allow for remote control of the temperature in 8 different zones in the house, thermostat wire is in place (but no cat5), so communication to/from thermostats probably will have to be wireless. radiant floor heat/cooling.
also- exterior cameras that are remotely accessible,
a few lights/switches that are x10 compatible (this seems simpler to pick out)
AV control isn't a big issue
are there remotely controllable wireless blinds?
security system could be interesting too
no real preference towards hardware or software based systems, and performance is more important than price (but cost is still somewhat of a factor)
The thermostats are the top priority, but i'd like a system that has the capability for expansion into multiple other areas as well.
thanks for any help in advance, in the meantime i'll keep searching the forums.