The MSRP is $2,799, plus another few grand for each in-wall touchscreen. But it is really cool. I don't have this exact system, but I can say that I love the looks that I get from people when I double-click "Ben's room ceiling" on my computer and the recessed lights in the ceiling fade on. Convenient, too - I don't have to walk 20 feet to turn on the light switch.
Oh, you might as well add $50-100 per item you want to control with the thing (depending on what it is). An average light or bank of recessed lights can cost $50 or $60, because you need special switches that receive the commands. Also, add in the cost of custom wiring for the stuff. I did most of mine myself, but electricians can charge hefty premiums for this kind of work.
But again, it *is* really cool - especially when combined with nifty things like RFID readers, motion sensors, and the like. If you set it up properly, you can control all sorts of goodies, like door locks, lights, HVAC, TV channels, home audio distribution, and more! You can even have it set up so that when you swipe your RFID card outside, the door unlocks for 10 seconds, and a few lights inside go on to light your way. Have lights turn on when you walk into a room, and turn off when nobody's around. The possibilities are endless.
The whole line-up consists of the $60 Amps in-ears and $100 Tracks on-ear headphones, which both also come in slightly souped-up and pricier HD variations at $100 and $130, respectively.
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The MSRP is $2,799, plus another few grand for each in-wall touchscreen. But it is really cool. I don't have this exact system, but I can say that I love the looks that I get from people when I double-click "Ben's room ceiling" on my computer and the recessed lights in the ceiling fade on. Convenient, too - I don't have to walk 20 feet to turn on the light switch.
Oh, you might as well add $50-100 per item you want to control with the thing (depending on what it is). An average light or bank of recessed lights can cost $50 or $60, because you need special switches that receive the commands. Also, add in the cost of custom wiring for the stuff. I did most of mine myself, but electricians can charge hefty premiums for this kind of work.
But again, it *is* really cool - especially when combined with nifty things like RFID readers, motion sensors, and the like. If you set it up properly, you can control all sorts of goodies, like door locks, lights, HVAC, TV channels, home audio distribution, and more! You can even have it set up so that when you swipe your RFID card outside, the door unlocks for 10 seconds, and a few lights inside go on to light your way. Have lights turn on when you walk into a room, and turn off when nobody's around. The possibilities are endless.