Hi

Could someone help on or direct me to get info on the above

A Very Warm welcome to Beoworld and your first posting.

Exactly what did you want to know about Home Automation and Projectors for the Beovision 7 ?

I've often thought that a detailed FAQ or BeoTech page on this site regarding home automation would be very nice. I'm sure many BeoWorlders are interested in doing such an installation themselves.

I have a Optoma HD65 connected to my BV7MK3 and when i get time and funds i will prob but the lintronic 238 box to switch the projector on and off with the rs232 as the trigger.

Thanks keith,

I would like to know what i would need to control the lights,are these special lights or is it the controls that are important

same for the blinds,

As regards projectors - can any work with BV7 ?

I agree

When it comes to projectors and home automation in general integrated with B&O products, this falls under the umbrella of Beoliving and only a few dealers are provided with the detailed technical information required for these customer opportunities. The B&O strategy is to focus on the bigger fully integrated projects and effectly manage them seperately. This is fine for the big ticket customers, but this does limit the customer who just wants to add a projector and some lighting control.

With the introduction of the Beolink gateway and the Beo5 in particular helped customers who just wished to add a few third party products normally not purchased from B&O and I have compiled a list (not totally complete) of 3rd party products supported by B&O

• 3BM Smart Light Switch
  Samsung Projectors
  Xbox360
  Apple Remote old model
  Apple Remote new model
  BtiCino Video Door entry Products
  Busch-Jaeger range of automation products
  Clipsal lighting control
  Daikin Airconditioning BRC4C152
  Faber Roller blinds
  Feller BeamIT
  Future Automation stands and brackets
  Helvar Digidim lighting system
  Herstal Light Control
  Hunter Douglas Shades
  Kessebohmer Screen Motion system
  Lava RC601 TV stand
  LG Airconditioning
  LK TOUCH 350 lighting
  Lutron Homeworks home Automation
  Lutron Maestro
  Lutron RadioRA
  Lutron Rania Dimmer
  Lutron Rania Dual Dimmer
  Lutron Sivoia QED shading solutions
  Merten 2010 Lighting
  Merten 2050 Lighting
  Salamander Big Fire Fireplace
  Sanyo Airconditioning RCS-8PS3E
  Sony_PS2 Slim
  Velux WLR 100 Window Blinds
  Velux_WUR 101 Window Blinds

All the products above can be directly controlled using the Beo5 and many via the Beolink Gateway. When it comes to projectors Samsung remains B&O's main partner and there can be issues using some non supported projectors with the Beovision 7 as some members have discovered.

Whilst I have stated what B&O supports, this does not need to restrict you choice, I suggest you first decided exactly what you want in terms of functionality and also how much you are prepared to spend.

Thanks for the list - i will do some research in the meantime

what is the approx cost for

1. controlling lights/blinds - are these sepecial lights for the Dimmer to work?

2.projector/screen.

With regards to projectors, the only ones which B&O formally approve at present are the Samsung SP H700 and SIM2 HT300 PLUS which are shown in the connections menu on the Beovision 7

In terms of controlling external 3rd party products from the Beovision 7-32 or 7-40 you can purchase a Cinema Control Module to control curtains, lighting and motorised projector screen etc. It has two control outputs which are used to control external equipment.

In terms of cost, well clearly that depends on what you want, but most 3rd party products are the company's standard products and as such do not have to be purchased from B&O.

All the 3rd party lighting systems are standard with Lutron being at the top end and what you will see shown in most B&O shops.

do i need Lutron Grafik eye with lutron rania dimmer, what is lintronic 238 box