http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/ Forum for the Home Theater Network community en-US Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:49:56 +0000 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-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-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-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-58 Sat, 26 Sep 2009 04:59:29 +0000 ryanfu 58@http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/ <p>How can i get AutoHTN? I like it very much and I want use it in my home. can any one help me? </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/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-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/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> http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/topic/please-help-me-setting-this-up#post-126 Sat, 15 May 2010 19:18:09 +0000 dave567 126@http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/ <p>Okay I had to get a new tv recently as our old one stopped working.Replaced with a very similar 7 year old sony 32&quot; crt.<br /> The problem was the wifee dismantled everything and I had to try and wire back together.<br /> We have -<br /> AFOREMENTIONED SONY TV(THREE SCARTS)<br /> SKY PLUS(2 SCART SOCKETS)<br /> PHILLIPS SURROUND SOUND SYSTEM WITH INBUILT DVD PLAYER(1 SCART)<br /> PHILLIPS DVD RECORDER(2 SCARTS)<br /> Everything working fine EXCEPT the surround sound is now distorting when watching Sky.To my ears its fine when playing dvds directly from the surround sound inbuilt dvd player indicating the speakers are still fine so I am guessing it is to do with the way its wired up. Can anyone tell me how to wire this system so that surround sound is functioning clearly with all items please!!<br /> Really,really appreciate any help guys </p> http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/topic/home-theater-installation#post-125 Mon, 10 May 2010 13:24:29 +0000 commflat 125@http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/ <p>Hi,<br /> I would like to share all about multimedia solution.<br /> Call us for all of your Home Theater, Plasma Television or LCD Television installation needs. We specialize in the installation of IPTV, devices, LCD TV's, Surround Sound Systems and Plasma TV. 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On(TV2) choose to use the freesat box and get the full range of channels (so using the freesat signal that is passing through the HTPC) and 3. On (TV3) choose to use the freeview box and get the full range of channels (so using the freeview signal that has passed through my HTPC)?</p> <p>My guess would be that there might be a distribution amp that combines the various signals coming out of the and sends them all to each TV via single wire, but I have no idea if such a thing exists.</p> <p>Hope this is clear.</p> <p>Many thanks.</p> <p>A </p> http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/topic/question-about-non-conducting-resistor-on-sub#post-119 Fri, 02 Apr 2010 02:22:54 +0000 rrcade 119@http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/ <p>This thing is probably 20 years old, 15&quot; sub in an end table type enclosure, I bought it with a SAE Amp from Crutchfield. My question is: why are there 5watt 8 ohm ceramic square non conductive? resistors across the speaker terminals? I assume this was to limit the output signal as this sub was passive and you could connect your front speakers and the sub all from one stereo channel. Do you think that's what they are for?<br /> P.S.<br /> How many Watts do you think I should look for in a new Amp to power a sub that size?<br /> Thanks </p> http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/topic/novice-needs-help-with-basic-setup#post-110 Sat, 27 Mar 2010 07:58:17 +0000 rrcade 110@http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/ <p>I'm looking to achieve a low budget home theater setup. I have a Dell 2300mp projector that has the following for video input:VGA in(D-sub),S-video, and composite video. What I want to connect to the projector is DVD,PC, and Cable TV. I realize that the best video I can get out of this projector will be by using the VGA input, so I assume I need some type of switch box that will allow the PC,DVD, and Cable input and a single VGA output? Is there such a thing? I also believe that I need a DVD player with built in tuner to handle the Cable TV. For the audio I plan on using a surround sound receiver.<br /> I know the low tech option would be to run RCA cables into a cheap receiver which I've done in the past and has good enough surround sound for me. My main issue is how to get the sound from the pc to the receiver so I can watch AVI converted DVDs and be able to output the audio through the receiver to surround speakers. I know it would be a LOT easier to connect everything if I had all the latest equipment but I don't have any cash to stick into this. </p> http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/topic/component-dvd-cables#post-111 Sat, 27 Mar 2010 08:55:12 +0000 rrcade 111@http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/ <p>If I have a dvd player with built in tuner and I run cable tv into it with a coaxial cable do I have to use the coaxial out to receive the cable tv signal or can I use the component red green blue cables? I guess I always assumed those only output the dvd video not the tv signal? </p>