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BubblesandPat 08-08-2024 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by CoachKandSportsguy (Post 2357429)
From what I have seen, it means that there is some ethernet (CAT-5/6) cable with outlets in the home. How many? dunno, most likely they will all it smart with one outlet.

My house was wired with 7 outlets and a wireless access point in the ceiling, two in each room where TVs would go, and one on the lanai, with 2 and 4 gang outlets in the study and living room for the extras . . a wired only modem and a nat router with a dedicated TV wire and a switch for all the other wires. I call that a smart home.

The one outlet i missed was for the toaster. .
:duck:

My home also has cat 5/6 outlets but when spectrum came to install our modem the guy said they "don't do that" I have been using spectrum for years (just for connectivity not tv) never had an issues with them and have fantastic connectivity. So I don't want to change. Use wireless for everything but would love to know more about how you connected. I have an Asus router..

irrolc 08-08-2024 09:28 AM

Love It!!
 
This response is Right On.

irrolc 08-08-2024 09:30 AM

Best answer. Love it.

dewilson58 08-08-2024 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 2357636)
You are not missing anything. Unless you are a snowbird, most of the remote functions in the house have very little practical value.

We enjoy "having control" when we are on vacation.

We like having smart smoke/fire alarms while we are still in TV......jus in case.

DrHitch 08-08-2024 11:56 AM

There is really nothing "smart" about the house unless it comes to the market with permanent hardwired features.

In a wireless world, the modem, router, and devices migrate with the owner....

So, if you have:
Connected appliances (IoT)
Kasa (or other brand) wired light switches and plugs
Ring doorbell (most stay with the house)
WiFi irrigation timer
WiFi thermostat (eg Nest)

Then, sure, list the house as "smart", but just having Cat5 wiring doesn't make the house "smart" in my opinion

blueash 08-08-2024 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Susan1717 (Post 2357586)
All of the above but I’d also add on smart appliances. With my new appliance package, I can manage my appliances from anywhere. I can turn my dishwasher on, adjust my refrigerator, make sure my stove is off, etc.

Somehow I have lived all these years and never found the need to manage my appliances from anywhere but right next to them. Just one more circuit board to go bad.

Altavia 08-08-2024 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by blueash (Post 2357752)
Somehow I have lived all these years and never found the need to manage my appliances from anywhere but right next to them. Just one more circuit board to go bad.

Over the years I find the technology inceasingly helpful when traveling/away to: monitor the alarms/cameras (lawncare and pest control guys, etc.), adjust irrigation or temperature, allowing amazon garage delivery, open doors for contractors, close the Lanai blinds when a storm is approaching, cool down the home when returning, etc.

dewilson58 08-08-2024 06:44 PM

The house ain't that smart.

JMintzer 08-08-2024 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Spartan86 (Post 2357539)
Hmm. 2019 build designer. We have switched and unswitched above cabinets.

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Originally Posted by LeRoySmith (Post 2357597)
Same here, our modem was plugged into the non-switched outlet above the cabinets, the switched outlet is for above and under cabinet lighting should we decide to add it (according to our sales rep).

Hmmm...

I'll have to get back up on the counter and check again. I only found one (switched) outlet last time I checked...

But then again, I can't find the mayonnaise that right in front of me in the refrigerator...

Bill14564 08-08-2024 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by JMintzer (Post 2357876)
Hmmm...

I'll have to get back up on the counter and check again. I only found one (switched) outlet last time I checked...

But then again, I can't find the mayonnaise that right in front of me in the refrigerator...

Same here except a switched outlet above each of the two cabinets. Results in a problem every once in a while.

LeRoySmith 08-09-2024 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by JMintzer (Post 2357876)
Hmmm...

I'll have to get back up on the counter and check again. I only found one (switched) outlet last time I checked...

But then again, I can't find the mayonnaise that right in front of me in the refrigerator...

Be careful up there you old guys should not be on ladders.

ARackAbove 08-09-2024 06:27 AM

Hi. I previously owned and operated a Audio/Video company. Years ago before Wi-Fi was so prevalent, we were wiring homes for data (computers), Cable TV, DirectV and multi-feed cable so a single video source could be distributed throughout the home. We wired for whole house music where 4 different audio sources could play at the same time in different rooms with the touch of a button on the wall. Back then, people listened to music for the quality. Not anymore!! Convenience and poor audio quality is accepted today. IMO, a "SmartHome" today does not exist. Most everything now is "plug and play" with "Smart Home" devices. We used to install automated lighting so lights came on at the same time every night. 1button set different "scenes" in the home, this is now accomplished with Google and Alexa. So unless there is "hardwires" in the walls with hardware attached, there really is no "Smart Home" today.

BubblesandPat 08-09-2024 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by LeRoySmith (Post 2357597)
Same here, our modem was plugged into the non-switched outlet above the cabinets, the switched outlet is for above and under cabinet lighting should we decide to add it (according to our sales rep).

We have an outlet over our cabinets but never really looked at it up close. I don't think it has the red dot our outlets with a switch has...is it switchable? What's the reason for putting the modem up there? I don't think we have a coax connection up there for our modem. Does anyone do that with spectrum?

JMintzer 08-09-2024 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by LeRoySmith (Post 2357912)
Be careful up there you old guys should not be on ladders.

Step-stool to counter...

AND I'M NOT THAT OLD!!!

Now get off my lawn!

JMintzer 08-09-2024 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by BubblesandPat (Post 2358050)
We have an outlet over our cabinets but never really looked at it up close. I don't think it has the red dot our outlets with a switch has...is it switchable? What's the reason for putting the modem up there? I don't think we have a coax connection up there for our modem. Does anyone do that with spectrum?

Putting the wi-fi modem up there theoretically increases it's range...


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