UTOSC 2008/Linux Security and Automation

Lighting

• Don't build your own light switch.

• be cautions
• turn of breakers
• buy a power checker
• work as a team
• pay attention to load rating

Cheap Technologies:

• clapper $20
• X10 $20 dimmer
• IR (various)
• Hybrid (Insteon ($40 Dimmer)

Preference:

• Insteon

Get a business license

• company called Arlinco (can get for 3rd of price)

Home automation is very expensive

If you are building a house - run cat5 wire everywhere in home

IP, IP, IP

IP1: you need to know what is there

IP2: you need to know how to contact (IP is easiest)

IP3: you need to monitor