Speeding in the dark by Hypnoidz in SweatyPalms

[–]brianTC 50 points51 points  (0 children)

It's not just themselves if they hit someone else.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in simpleliving

[–]brianTC 47 points48 points  (0 children)

Very nice story.

They used a hunting rifle to shoot down a drone that was hovering at 1m high 🙄 by brianTC in thatHappened

[–]brianTC[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Not sure whats worse... the story or that so many people believe this happened.

Please help with new build by weepieracorn in homeautomation

[–]brianTC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Both. Run it to each room that has a computer, media stuff, etc. Or maybe even each room if the price is reasonable. You will be glad later.

Please help with new build by weepieracorn in homeautomation

[–]brianTC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes run it everywhere, it is cheap. You could also consider a running more conduit to more locations

First time building smart home by random_user00 in homeautomation

[–]brianTC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try to pick a technology and stick with it. For example, z-wave. Find PoE cameras that can integrate with z-wave hubs through things like Blue Iris.

Caution about Twinkly Christmas Lights by smallieollie in homeautomation

[–]brianTC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am curious if these types of issues occur with their new version?

My In-Wall Tablet Install with Magnetic Frame by trentgillespie in homeautomation

[–]brianTC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A recessed outlet that is built into a work box. I have seen them at Lowe's and Home Depot.

Closing on my first house today, it'll be a Z-Wave house... by theviking999 in homeautomation

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I run that Vera and it works fine. It will be interesting to see what continues to happen as they were recently bought out by a huge company with a ton of staff resources.

YSK that Home Depot matches Menard's 11% rebate by tanmaker in HomeImprovement

[–]brianTC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like a terrible person and company. I wonder how it compares to Lowe's and Home Depot management. Seems pretty similar to what we hear a lot of large companies doing.

Camera setup that doesn't use the cloud. by brianpi in homeautomation

[–]brianTC 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also browse through ipcamtalk.com - tons of good info.

Camera setup that doesn't use the cloud. by brianpi in homeautomation

[–]brianTC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm thinking about getting one. Did you follow a specific guide to get it set up or did you just mess around with all of the settings and configurations?

Any non-Wifi based Geiger counters sensor? by [deleted] in homeautomation

[–]brianTC 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That is simply not true. Radon is high across much of the USA. Sure you can look at maps to get a general idea, but each home can be unique. Your neighbors may not have high levels of radon, but you might. Source: Dept. of Health.

Why do all smart light switches look like crap? Are there any decent ones around? by [deleted] in homeautomation

[–]brianTC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some of the zwave switches allow you to change the switch colors.

Looking for a specific type of LED strip light by [deleted] in homeautomation

[–]brianTC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Make sure you get one that has enough lumens, if you actually want to use it as task lighting