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Some costing examples

A simple home cinema control installation using one-way RF remote control (Phillips Pronto RU950).
- Eliminates 6 individual remote controls.  No X10.
- Includes IR receivers & emitters, remote & programming.
~£1,000

Whole house lighting control - 4 reception rooms, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms.
- Includes integrated wall switches, X10 option, 1 IR wireless remote per room
(8 in total)

- Light re-wiring to central closet or unused attic space.

£5,000 - £15,000
As above plus wired security, 4 net cams(1) and central locking (2).
- Includes PIR sensors, 4 lock-status sensors and alarm system.
- Alarm control through proprietary panel.  Arm/disarm from key fob (the only function available from the key fob).
£10,000 - £30,000
As above plus dual-purpose entertainment room(3) and web based control.
- Includes Crestron-based control system (coexisting with IR wireless remote controls).
- Control possible from internet if always-on ADSL connection available.
£15,000 - £40,000
As above plus home networking solution.
- Includes ADSL installation, 100mbps CAT5e, 11mbps wireless & 240GB  file server.
- Network (RJ45) sockets in each room.
£20,000 - £60,000
DISCLAIMER:

Please note that costs above are indicative and based on average installations (ie. 8 rooms). Your requirements can be easier or more difficult to implement.

Notes:
(1) Assumes 100Mbps home network already in place.
(2) Central locking can be accomplished in a number of ways at different price points and levels of sophistication. Please call for details.
(3) Excludes the cost of the audio/video equipment (e.g. projector/plasma TV, digital surround system, speakers, etc.)

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