[mythtvnz] [OT] Home Automation

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On 19/08/2013 9:07 p.m., Nick Rout wrote:
> Does anyone have any clues as to home automation products in NZ?
>
> Parameters:
>
> 1. Must work with linux
>
> 2. Must have lighting modules to dim my lights when playback starts (see
> it is on topic)
>
> 3. Mustn't have a need for expensive installer people.
>
> 4. X10 seems to be panned by many people, z-wave may be OK.
> Recommendations welcome on the particular technology, reliability and
> price will be important.

How much can you get your hands dirty in this? Soldering skills?
Have you considered a central RPi?
http://hackaday.com/2012/12/14/raspberry-pi-used-to-automate-a-dimmable-light-bulb/
or
http://raspberryjam.org.uk/oxford/files/2012/10/PRExpressions-Sunrise-V4.pdf