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Username_wahl24 Feb 2016 20:05Hello, could you give me some advice on what we should consider? We have already discussed and planned with the electrician.
a) Regarding the doorbell, we now believe that a simple doorbell is sufficient for a single-family house, without an intercom system. What do you think?
b) In the hallway, motion sensors rather than switches.
c) In the living room, a ceiling outlet and HDMI connection for a possible projector.
d) How many network cables, which type, and in which rooms would you consider the minimum? Most people I know only use Wi-Fi, and I usually just carry my laptop around the house. I dislike cables, and network outlets also cost a few euros.
a) Regarding the doorbell, we now believe that a simple doorbell is sufficient for a single-family house, without an intercom system. What do you think?
b) In the hallway, motion sensors rather than switches.
c) In the living room, a ceiling outlet and HDMI connection for a possible projector.
d) How many network cables, which type, and in which rooms would you consider the minimum? Most people I know only use Wi-Fi, and I usually just carry my laptop around the house. I dislike cables, and network outlets also cost a few euros.
A) Yes, in cases where the entrance can be seen.
B) Yes.
C) Yes, and speaker cables from the TV to behind the sofa.
D) I believe that two connections per room should be mandatory... and at least four behind the TV. I also use Wi-Fi for surfing, but the NAS, TV, Blu-ray player, network player, Xbox, and cameras are all wired, and that's a good thing.
B) Yes.
C) Yes, and speaker cables from the TV to behind the sofa.
D) I believe that two connections per room should be mandatory... and at least four behind the TV. I also use Wi-Fi for surfing, but the NAS, TV, Blu-ray player, network player, Xbox, and cameras are all wired, and that's a good thing.
Power outlets near the windows for, for example, Christmas lights.
Speakers behind the couch are good; I would add another one on the terrace.
If a TV is mounted on the wall, also have one directly behind it.
Intercom system with video on the upper floor is very useful.
Network cable and power supply on the exterior facade for a surveillance camera.
Speakers behind the couch are good; I would add another one on the terrace.
If a TV is mounted on the wall, also have one directly behind it.
Intercom system with video on the upper floor is very useful.
Network cable and power supply on the exterior facade for a surveillance camera.
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Bieber081524 Feb 2016 22:42a) Yes, I agree.
b) Matter of personal preference; we use switches. (I don’t usually turn on the lights for myself anyway ...)
c) Since I’m familiar with VGA, DVI, and HDMI (I’m still young after all!), I would install empty conduit for data cabling. (If I were to do that.)
d) Two outlets per room. Home office and living room/TV area preferably more. Wi-Fi is nice, but many devices (home server, receiver, Wi-Fi access point :P, refrigerator) don’t have native Wi-Fi, and wired connections are more stable and faster anyway.
e) For wall-mounting a TV, using empty conduit is recommended to hide cables underneath.
f) I don’t install speaker cables. The trend is moving toward multiroom systems (see d.), and for a high-end stereo setup, it’s not really suitable.
g) Run thick wiring to the carport, garage, and garden for the future (sauna cabin? rolling gate?).
h) When it comes to all these extras, it’s important to keep things reasonable ... ;-)
b) Matter of personal preference; we use switches. (I don’t usually turn on the lights for myself anyway ...)
c) Since I’m familiar with VGA, DVI, and HDMI (I’m still young after all!), I would install empty conduit for data cabling. (If I were to do that.)
d) Two outlets per room. Home office and living room/TV area preferably more. Wi-Fi is nice, but many devices (home server, receiver, Wi-Fi access point :P, refrigerator) don’t have native Wi-Fi, and wired connections are more stable and faster anyway.
e) For wall-mounting a TV, using empty conduit is recommended to hide cables underneath.
f) I don’t install speaker cables. The trend is moving toward multiroom systems (see d.), and for a high-end stereo setup, it’s not really suitable.
g) Run thick wiring to the carport, garage, and garden for the future (sauna cabin? rolling gate?).
h) When it comes to all these extras, it’s important to keep things reasonable ... ;-)
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toxicmolotof25 Feb 2016 08:25b) only without pets
a) That’s completely sufficient, unless you have a garden gate or something similar.
b) Personally, I prefer switches and possibly a strategically placed socket outlet where a motion sensor light can be installed.
c) Are you using a projector? If not, I would skip that.
d) At least one network cable, two are better. If you need more, you can always add a switch in between...
b) Personally, I prefer switches and possibly a strategically placed socket outlet where a motion sensor light can be installed.
c) Are you using a projector? If not, I would skip that.
d) At least one network cable, two are better. If you need more, you can always add a switch in between...
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