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DIGIHOUSE HISTORY :
Digihouse was formed around 8 years ago
after the partners travelled overseas looking at systems and what direction the
market appeared to be headed.
Around
that time, Digihouse also obtained distribution rights for homeVision and HomeVoice
(speech recognition) products in Australia and New Zealand. Digihouse was also
first to import X10, however, due to various issues it was decided not to pursue
distribution rights. The main objective both then and now was to 
promote "network" aspects
of 'smart homes', preferring infrastructure platforms designed to integrate logic
controllers for a global management system rather than trying to weave proprietary
architecture into homes based only on specified manufacturer systems that required
support by specialist Integrators, or so basic in terms of functionality, integrating
with peripheral equipment was too hard.
DIGIHOUSE OBJECTIVES:
To provide systems that meet the following criteria:
- Create a management program not complex yet still offering very high levels of sophistication.
- Supply main control equipment capable of being programmed by the home owner.
- Provide architecture able to support various protocols both current and emerging (C-Bus, Insteon, UPB etc.).
- Recommend control equipment supported by the OEM with future expansion and extended functionality goals.
- Install command interfaces that are simple, easy to understand and able to be used by everyone in the home.
- Initiate an environment that is both functional and easily expanded as future functionality demands dictate.
- Build an infrastructure that meets stated specifications, within agreed budgets and realistic timeframes.
DIGIHOUSE
SERVICES:
- Documented structured cabling recommendations that include security, LAN, suggested multi-room audio, infrared network, CCTV, intelligent lighting, automated peripherals (sprinklers, pool etc.), keyless entry and other important areas. The final format is usually supplied as an Excel spreadsheet and where Architect drawings in CAD are supplied, all points are clearly nominated and marked on the building plans. The fee for this service is $800 plus GST.
- End to end installation of cabling including rough-in, fit-off, supply of all agreed components, testing, system commissioning to initial documented specifications plus programming training and after market support.
- Direct supply of components and controllers to DIY advocates.
- Project management on a consultancy basis where developers, builders or architects have committed to an OEM system or products supplied by Digihouse or a combination of both.
- Advice, assistance or recommendations during the planning process, based on either an agreed fixed fee or hourly charge.
DIGIHOUSE
SUGGESTIONS:
If you're building, intend to build or renovating, adding a network environment is an essential pre-requisite. Even if you only activate the bare minimum, your investment in the infrastructure will return a dividend at some time in the future far in excess of what it will cost you to have it done afterwards. Even then, having network infrastructure added to an existing house is possible, especially now that wireless and more reliable powerline carrier technology is available at a realistic price. Our house is a retrofit with reed switches on all doors, keyless entry using a 4 button keyfob, integrated home automation (HomeVision) with the security system, sprinkler, HVAC, interfaced smoke alarm, telephone (with Intercom) and CCTV plus LAN and IR network all in a house over 100 years old!
Researching your options for supply and/or installation of home automation and/or network products may be a little easier if you take a look at these links to global sites that offer a wide range of choices for the aspiring home network aspirant or automation prospector, so go here:
DISCLAIMER - I have endeavoured to verify all information supplied for inclusion in this website but accept no responsibility for the accuracy of what is stated, presented or provided by third parties. I suggest you obtain your own independent evaluations or expert opinions before proceeding with anything contained herein.
NOTE: Australian Federal Legislation requires that anyone undertaking any cabling or wiring work either high or low voltage must be an approved licenced person anything involving telephone networks, security or power. Owners or home builders can face fines up to $20,000 plus GST if they attempt to do such work themselves or knowingly use contractors without the necessary requirements.
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