http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/ Forum for the Home Theater Network community en-US Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:49:52 +0000 http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/topic/organize-by-rooms-or-devices#post-165 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 01:43:37 +0000 Riley Storm 165@http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/ <p>I personally like how its organized by the device, and not the rooms. I have a 3 bedroom house so no reason to organize by rooms here. </p> http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/topic/autohtn-released-in-android-market#post-164 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 19:50:16 +0000 mrHTN 164@http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/ <p>Glad the names worked out. We do plan on adding support for multiple thermostats and more than 9 lights, sensors, etc. </p> http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/topic/autohtn-released-in-android-market#post-163 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 16:32:03 +0000 raskell 163@http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/ <p>Solved the MIOS light naming issue. Went into the device and changed the name on the 'Advanced' tab, exit, save. Refresh hTn and the names are now recognized.</p> <p>As for the Thermostats, I am hoping you plan to add multiples similar to the other tabs? </p> <p>All in all, hTn is a nice looking application for Android. A bit more user friendly GUI compared to HomeBuddy. HB works fine, just text, no graphics. </p> http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/topic/organize-by-rooms-or-devices#post-162 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 17:49:06 +0000 mrHTN 162@http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/ <p>Most automation programs organize the devices by the room, but we felt it was easier to use if it was organized by lights, sensors, or the paticular device. One of the reasons why is that AutoHTN can also be used away from home and where the user is not in a specific room. What does everyone think? Do you prefer the automation devices organized by the device or by the room? </p> http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/topic/autohtn-released-in-android-market#post-161 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 17:37:51 +0000 mrHTN 161@http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/ <p>Thanks for the input raskell. The thermostat defaults to the first one for now. For the lights, not sure why the names are coming in diffrent for MIOS. We'll look into it and post back here. </p> http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/topic/autohtn-released-in-android-market#post-160 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 17:20:01 +0000 raskell 160@http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/ <p>Just downloaded this app and gave it a preliminary test. In my test network, I have three dimmable lights. Two of them read in as 'Dimmable light' instead of their MIOS names. They turn on/off perfectly and they are in the same order as on the MIOS home page. A bit odd that only one of them brought the name across. More to look into. </p> <p>Scenes read across fine. The A/C Heat screen seems to default to one thermostat. (I have five configured, i.e.: lots of zones). Again, no designations read across from Vera2 but I can tell by the settings that it grabbed the Office set poits. All in all, the GUI looks good and the functionality works. Perhaps some additional feedback from more users will get this post rolling. </p> http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/topic/autohtn-released-in-android-market#post-159 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:15:23 +0000 mrHTN 159@http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/ <p>The beta version of AutoHTN Vera is now available in the Android market. More information is available at <a href="http://www.hometheaternetwork.com/autoHTN.php">AutoHTN.com</a> Please use this forum to post any questions. Thanks. </p> http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/topic/onsia-flat-panel-speakers#post-157 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 05:36:20 +0000 thraco 157@http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/ <p>It looks like the Polk speakers are still cone-based speakers. The Onsia speakers are transducer speakers, so they use distributed vibrations over a flat surface rather than the vibrating cone used by conventional speakers. In essence, the Onsia speakers, at least the in-wall ones, use the entire wall as an amplifier. Onsia's <a href="http://onsiaideas.com/technology">website</a> has some good information about the difference.</p> <p>Thanks for the input! </p> http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/topic/onsia-flat-panel-speakers#post-156 Mon, 16 Aug 2010 23:57:18 +0000 revraft 156@http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/ <p>I don't have Onsia speakers, but I have some Polk Audio RC55i In-wall speakers. They sound pretty good. I don't think in-wall speakers will ever sound as good as tower speakers, but you can't beat the fact that they are hidden. I'm happy with them. </p> http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/topic/z-wave-light-switches-used-for-fluorescent-bulbs#post-155 Mon, 16 Aug 2010 23:49:23 +0000 revraft 155@http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/ <p>Thanks, the GE Z-wave switches I'm looking at say &quot;hard-wired incandescent, LED, xenon, halogen and fluorescent lighting&quot; so I'm going to go with them. </p> http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/topic/onsia-flat-panel-speakers#post-154 Mon, 16 Aug 2010 19:38:41 +0000 thraco 154@http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/ <p>On a trip to Lowe's a while back, I came across a display of <a href="http://onsiaideas.com/">Onsia's</a> flat-panel speakers. The display wasn't terribly informative since they didn't let you choose to listen to one speaker over the others, but I really loved the idea of completely hiding my home theater speaker system, and perhaps my entire home audio system, in the walls. They have three types of speakers: In-wall, which can handle 50W RMS, and in-ceiling and in-frame, which can each handle 25W RMS.</p> <p>I was wondering if anyone has had experience with installing/listening to these (or perhaps more generically with NXT audio technology in general), and what your impressions are. </p> http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/topic/z-wave-light-switches-used-for-fluorescent-bulbs#post-153 Mon, 16 Aug 2010 04:34:06 +0000 mrHTN 153@http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/ <p>There are specific switches for florescent light bulbs. They're typically the on/off relay kind. Take a look at the manufacturers instructions to see if they allow them. </p> http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/topic/z-wave-light-switches-used-for-fluorescent-bulbs#post-150 Sat, 14 Aug 2010 01:06:41 +0000 revraft 150@http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/ <p>I'm looking into buying some Z-wave light switches, but my bulbs are fluorescent. Just wanted to make sure I can still use them. What about the dimmer kind? </p> http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/topic/how-can-i-get-autohtn#post-149 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 22:00:17 +0000 thraco 149@http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/ <p>I'd love to get in on this. I'm just getting into home automation so I don't have a whole lot of HA hardware, but I'm really interested in it and excited about AutoHTN. </p> http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/topic/custom-devices-autohtn-api#post-148 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 04:40:34 +0000 mrHTN 148@http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/ <p>I think the best place to start is here:<br /> <a href="http://wiki.micasaverde.com/index.php/Data_Provider_Catalog_Plugin" rel="nofollow">http://wiki.micasaverde.com/index.php/Data_Provider_Catalog_Plugin</a></p> <p>Also, check out the rest of the Wiki. </p> http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/topic/custom-devices-autohtn-api#post-147 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 13:16:10 +0000 sh33p 147@http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/ <p>mrHTN, thanks for the response.</p> <p>Is there a quick-start guide into MIOS &amp; Vera? Both on the software development side &amp; the end-device development side? </p> http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/topic/custom-devices-autohtn-api#post-146 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 03:02:26 +0000 mrHTN 146@http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/ <p>We've been focused on Vera with one of the main reason being how inexpensive it is. They also have software coming out for PCs, but its still in development now. API information can be found at their <a href="http://mios.com/for_dev.html">MIOS software development page.</a> </p> http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/topic/custom-devices-autohtn-api#post-145 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 10:40:39 +0000 sh33p 145@http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/ <p>Hi,</p> <p>I'm keen on home automation, but the cost gets me down.</p> <p>I have an old PC that I want to use as a server, and for starters I want to just control a set of curtains. What API &amp; wireless protocol should I be looking into for my devices?</p> <p>Previously I've made Bluetooth &amp; ZigBee devices (a few lights &amp; a kettle), but I'm looking to go more &quot;standards centric&quot; both for portability &amp; so that other people can easily understand &amp; contribute other device implementations.</p> <p>Is the AutoHTN source available?</p> <p>Cheers,<br /> Greg </p> http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/topic/how-can-i-get-autohtn#post-144 Sun, 18 Jul 2010 20:35:31 +0000 mrHTN 144@http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/ <p>Thanks for the offer xtremeIX. Private beta testing is going well. We should be opening AutoHTN up for public beta testing soon. </p> http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/topic/how-can-i-get-autohtn#post-143 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 14:50:31 +0000 xtremeIX 143@http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/ <p>Looking forward to using this application. Hit me up for a beta tester; would love to help out! </p> http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/topic/i-dont-always-want-audio-from-the-receiver-what-are-the-options#post-142 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 12:29:42 +0000 taildragger 142@http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/ <p>Thanks so much. Sorry I forgot to include my connections. I have not purchased the receiver yet. I am upgrading to a newer unit that should have any required connections.</p> <p>Satellite receiver: DirecTV HD/DVR<br /> HDMI OUT - 1<br /> Analog Audio Outs - 2 (not sure if it is disabled when HDMI is connected)<br /> Component Video OUT - 1<br /> Audio OUT Optical - 1<br /> Digital Audio OUT Coax - 1</p> <p>TV: Panasonic Viera 58 Plasma<br /> HDMI IN - 4<br /> Video IN: RCA - 1<br /> S-Video - 1<br /> Audio IN: RCA - 2<br /> Optical Audio OUT - 1 </p> http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/topic/i-dont-always-want-audio-from-the-receiver-what-are-the-options#post-141 Sat, 26 Jun 2010 17:01:17 +0000 mrHTN 141@http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/ <p>Sounds like you want the satellite box audio out connected to both the TV and receiver. If you have a HDMI equipped receiver and satellite box, then you can run the HDMI from the satellite box to the receiver and use HDMI for audio when using the receiver. When using the TV, you can use the red/white audio out from the satellite box, and run that signal to the TV. Then it would be a matter of turning the volume down/up on the TV or receiver depending on which one you are using.</p> <p>However, some satellite boxes will turn off the analog (red/white connectors) audio if HDMI is being used so the above setup may not work. If that’s the case, then most receivers have analog audio output which you can run to the TV. This would require the receiver to still be on, but you can mute the volume and turn on the TV volume.</p> <p>Hope this helps. </p> http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/topic/i-dont-always-want-audio-from-the-receiver-what-are-the-options#post-140 Sat, 26 Jun 2010 13:54:38 +0000 taildragger 140@http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/ <p>My question: what are the different wiring / connection options so I do not have to have the receiver on to hear the audio. Sometimes I want the audio to come through the TV (news, weather). But when I watch movies on satellite or blue ray, I want the sound system on.</p> <p>Thanks in advance for any help. </p> http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/topic/thermostat#post-139 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 18:59:49 +0000 kimboinatl 139@http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/ <p>Excellent. Exactly what I'm looking for. Thanks so much. </p> http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/topic/thermostat#post-138 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 02:17:26 +0000 mrHTN 138@http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/ <p>Yep, Vera has Scenes which allow you setup events. You can create a Scene which looks for a motion sensor trigger. If its tripped, it will set off an event to change the thermostat temperature. </p> http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/topic/thermostat#post-137 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 18:35:50 +0000 kimboinatl 137@http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/ <p>Gotcha. Sounds good.</p> <p>I checked out the Vera. Looks like I can control my thermostat with it without much of a problem. I can also hook motion/IR sensors to it, which would be pretty cool.</p> <p>Would it be possible, for example, to have it set the thermostat to a certain temperature if it detects someone downstairs, and another (colder) temperature if it detects someone upstairs? Maybe also a warmer temp. when no one is home? </p> http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/topic/thermostat#post-136 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 17:11:40 +0000 mrHTN 136@http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/ <p>Yeah, sometimes they do. There's also iphone apps, but haven't seen many Android apps. </p> http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/topic/thermostat#post-135 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 14:40:35 +0000 kimboinatl 135@http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/ <p>Gotcha, thanks for the quick reply. For other devices besides Vera, would you control the device via a web page? </p> http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/topic/thermostat#post-134 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 04:48:07 +0000 mrHTN 134@http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/ <p>The first step is to get a controller. There are many different types out there depending on how much you want to spend. Full systems from Creston or Control 4 are available, but will cost you. I have a Vera unit at my house because it was relatively inexpensive and it works with Z-wave or Insteon devices which could be found anywhere. The thermostat I have at my house is Trane Z-wave device too, but there are many different ones available.<br /> On the Android side, we should have a beta version of AutoHTN available which does control Thermostats. The beta version of AutoHTN will only work with Vera. </p> http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/topic/thermostat#post-133 Wed, 23 Jun 2010 21:03:12 +0000 kimboinatl 133@http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/ <p>Hello,</p> <p>I'm interested in setting up a way to control my thermostat using my Android phone. What would I need to install in order to do this? </p> http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/topic/how-can-i-get-autohtn#post-132 Wed, 09 Jun 2010 23:47:38 +0000 mrHTN 132@http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/ <p>All I can say is check back soon. We'll be looking for beta testers. </p> http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/topic/how-can-i-get-autohtn#post-131 Wed, 09 Jun 2010 20:32:05 +0000 reuwn 131@http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/ <p>ad me to the list of being interested in this app as well. </p> http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/topic/how-can-i-get-autohtn#post-130 Wed, 09 Jun 2010 19:34:34 +0000 poundstar 130@http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/ <p>Any updates? Is there a working apk for Android users yet? </p> http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/topic/installing-speaker-wires-in-wall#post-129 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 03:09:23 +0000 mrHTN 129@http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/ <p>Here's how I did mine:<br /> <a href="http://www.yourhtn.com/home-remodeling-might-be-a-good-time-to-run-some-cables/" rel="nofollow">http://www.yourhtn.com/home-remodeling-might-be-a-good-time-to-run-some-cables/</a> </p> http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/topic/installing-speaker-wires-in-wall#post-128 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 02:44:40 +0000 dwepps 128@http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/ <p>I was wanting some info on how to put the speak wire inside the walls without hacking my sheetrock up. </p>