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    Single ridge home corners installing ptz domes without screws!

    This is exactly how I mounted one of my cameras, and will be mounting a couple others the same way. It worked great and feels really solid.
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    My Z-Wave Doorbell Project w/ pics

    Me, too. Been using HomeSeer for almost three years. Not the prettiest UI but it's rock solid and never crashes If I were to start now I'd probably go with HomeAssistant because it's free. Back when I started I was looking for something that would work when I wanted it to, but also let me...
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    My Z-Wave Doorbell Project w/ pics

    Sorry, I realize I wasn’t clear. I meant hooking up the relay to the transformer rather than at the chime. I understand needing the relay to trip the z-wave sensor, but I’m thinking the relay could be anywhere in the circuit. Basically I don’t have access to run more cabling to my chime but...
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    My Z-Wave Doorbell Project w/ pics

    Trying to think this through, but wouldn't you be able to use the two terminals off the doorbell transformer directly, rather than having to run wire to the actual chime? As I understand it, pressing the doorbell is what completes the circuit, so you (the relay) could check for the completed...
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