[mythtv-users] OT: MythTV Home Automation

[Craig Read]

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Kevin Kuphal wrote:

> Isn't this what http://www.plutohome.com is doing? 

Pluto is something I'm definitely having a look at (both as an end user 
and considering applying to be a dealer here).  Having one system that 
controls security consoles, multiple types of home automation (not stuck 
with X10), video conferencing, VoIP, using symbian mobile phones for 
control, using wireless WinXP and WinCE tablets for control, end-user 
interface design, video that follows you around the house (via VideoLAN 
and MythTV), etc, etc is a great idea IMO.  I haven't had time to test 
it yet (have a system set aside, burnt the CD, but been too busy to play 
with it).

While Pluto sounds great, I still think it's too big for what many 
people want.  But I have often wondered why somebody hasn't created 
something simple as a home automation plug-in for MythTV.  Especially 
since there is already a heap of Linux based stuff for X10 home 
automation.  Plus there is already a home automation control plug-in for 
MCE.

And please, keep this discussion on the list.  I have a Myth box setup 
already, so I'd much prefer to have something to integrate into Myth 
rather than scrap my system and start again.

Craig...


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