Automated home

king100

Hi

I am having an extension built for my father who has recently had a stroke and is paralised down the left hand side.

I have discussed with him about getting an ipad to do his emails etc.

What I am looking into is some sort of automated system that we could put in so he can control the lights, tv, sky box, windows, heating and possibly his bed from a touchscreen.

Can anyone point me in the right direction for this?

asc99c

X-10 is a relatively cheap standardised system that can do quite a lot of stuff. Have a look here:

http://www.uk-automation.co.uk/x10-home-automation-c-140.html

It's a little slow to react though (fraction of a second, but it's noticeable on stuff like light switches that you expect to be instant). There are faster proprietary systems, but I don't know of any that are open to multiple manufacturer's devices.

victor2

You could also look at the HomeEasy range sold by B&Q. Cheaper than X-10, not as sophisticated, but might be up to the job if you wanted something that has it's own remote and does not have to be computer driven.

Jeff_Bridges_hair

Are you sure an ipad would be the best solution for him. only having the use of one arm may make it difficult to hold and use without it moving.