

Can either control these types of things (aka blinds, moisture sensors, etc). I like to build arduino systems for customized tasks. If this is not possible, does anyone know what I can do to accomplish this. I would like to control my iTunes library and/or media library via phone through whole home audio (I have a Logitech Squeezebox, but I know they are likely to fade away) I am willing to switch my amplifier, but I like the in wall speakers over a Sonos type of stem. Why I can’t currently use my phone to pick a zone and speak to the room is beyond me. Ideally it would also work as an intercom. It would be nice to control my music and have the automation read my daily outlook calendar, give weather, and ideally traffic as part of my alarm. I currently have two MZC-66 whole home amplifiers. I want to be able to do reminders etc through my home audio.Here is what I am looking for besides the standard lights/thermostat (I am not sure if any can do some of these things): I am in Finance and not a programmer, but am more than willing to learn a computer language and figure out what needs to be done, but do not want overly complicated. I am actually leaning towards Hoeseer, but am torn between that and Smart Things.

I am finally getting to the point where I think I have enough devices to warrant the investment in a Home Automation platform. I have been remodeling my home and have been adding z-wave switches, Cat-6, power, and speakers to each room as I go through.
