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You wouldn’t have each device have its own GSM transceiver, that would be costly.Each device would have a simple cheaper transceiver that would communicate with a base/gateway which would connect tot he internet, with GSM or wired broadband.
To control it from a GSM based phone you would have an app or web page that can communicate to the base/gateway.
I’m currently working in the networking filed as a helpdesk agent and I have a chance to work in the homw automation field as a site engineer , which to choose ?
If you like being creative, go for home automation. This market is relatively tiny in comparison to network communications, but it has very strong growth potential. Since the components required for home automation are decreasing in price, more and more people are making the decision to upgrade their security system to a full blown home automation system. Your background should allow you to be very successful, since part of the trick is figuring out how to set up all the networks in the system (ie. video, computers, dist. audio, etc.). Bottom line to me is that you’ll make more of a difference to people by helping them automate their homes, than by working at the help desk. And if the company ever gets rid of the position, you’ll probably have enough knowledge and contacts to start your own business. Good luck, either way!
I’m thinking of things I may want to do as a carrier option.
I want to be a guy that goes into a home being built or remodeled and design an interment network and internet wiring, and surround sound the works. Like they have now I think it’s called home automation. Then install all the wires and equipment.
Also would this be a good job.
I think you got the wrong forum! This is the home theater electronics forum where discussions are centered around technical home theater system and TV operational and electronic questions. I think you probably want the “Careers & Employment” sub-forum of Business & Finance, where they do discuss different types of jobs, salaries, and job specific education.
i want to be able to tunr stuff on and off from the comfort of my desk, like my fan, cofee machene, tv, whatever, how would i start this? im slightly into networking, and heavy into electronics and computer hardware, something that would take visual basic apps would be awesome as its the only computer language i know, kinda, but not needed, just flip stuff on and off, a dimmer would be nice. also, on a side note, i was at a friends house, we lost contact, but his cealing fan and light thing had a wireless RF remote, does anyone know whare to get those?
try Lowes or Home Depot for RF controllers. Hunter is one of the makers of the type of RF ceiling fan you are looking for.
I have an old brinks bhs-4000a system in my house and I was think of taking that out and put a system in where i can hook up all the door/window/PIRS/smokes/ etc. up and then hook up relays to lights, A/C, mag locks, dorr latches and other devices to turn on and off. I would also like to get a mic and speaker to do 2 way and ptz cameras and record temperature or if there is flooding (inputs that are digital for sure but analog would be nice but analog is NOT a must). I want a system that can hook up to my computer or the network/internet so I can control devices via the web and get text messages (or emails about troubles and alarms) and have many zones like 40 to 100.
What would be the best way to do this? What brands and products would work best? Cheaper the better but I do under stand that I may have to pay $$$ to get what I want. I’m an experienced electrician and just started in the electronics systems industry. I can program about anything (may take me some time but I’m a fast learner and can figure out about anything (with some help of people I know))
Thanks in advance.
if you really want a flexible installation you should take a look at lonworks. Echelon corperation licenses the technology and it will do everything you want and more.
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Audio / Video, Home Automation / Systems Integration / Home Networking, Home Theater, Lighting Control, Wire and Cable / Power Management
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http://www.allabouthomeelectronics.com/home-automation/home-computer-network.html A home computer network will work like this, right?
http://www.allabouthomeelectronics.com/home-automation/home-computer-network.html Yes this is best. I looked. They have an easy to follow diagram of how to set it up and links to where you can get the stuff. Pretty easy actually
I’ve been working in the home automation field and then switched to computer networking , I’m an electrical engineer . So confused which career should I go with.
nothing that requires a grasp of the english language… JUST KIDDING. Go with what you enjoy most… I don’t know alot about electrical engineering mind you. but if you feel happier doing one more than the other… then go for it.
They are low voltage wires that are going from a closet to the attic and off thru-out the house. Most are two wire and some are four wire. The wire is solid core and is red-green color code like that of phone wire.
I want to use this closet as a wiring closet for the Home entertainment and home network and automation.
I checked the fire alarms and it is not going to them.
Can someone tell me where these are terminating?
This house was built in 2001. Also should I drop CAT5/6
and Fiber or wait on the Fiber?
Possibly these are home security wires.
I need a way to boost a UK GSM mobile signal for the Orange network.
At home I have reasonable signal in areas of the house, but I would like to have better signal in the house.
This is to facilitate a home automation kit with a mobile card to recieve text message instructions.
TIA
Chris
I have seen devices which you attach to a window and you connect your mobile to in order to get a better signal however I have not seen them for sale any where.
No other way to legally boost a signal from your house however I read an article online about a journalist who managed to build his own booster, not legal and very dangerous.
Alternative to stand on your roof, again dangerous
Try some other service providers sim cards in your home, you may be surprised that some networks are better than others in homes due to the locations of the network masks!