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Getting Rid of Control 4 - Recommendations?
Posted on 5/31/23 at 9:35 pm
Posted on 5/31/23 at 9:35 pm
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This post was edited on 6/19/23 at 10:31 am
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Posted on 6/1/23 at 3:17 pm to chalupa
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Posted on 6/1/23 at 3:44 pm to chalupa
It sounds like a Sonos system could be perfect for what you are wanting to do (except for keeping your existing receiver). If you want to do three zones and keep your existing wired speakers, you would need to buy three Sonos Amps (one Amp for each zone). Each Sonos Amp currently costs $699. This would definitely meet your criteria of “fairly simple with a nice mobile app” and “user friendly.” I doubt you would need to hire a company to install it for you, but I’m sure you could find someone to hire if you really wanted to.
Posted on 6/2/23 at 8:16 am to chalupa
I have a central cabinet in an upstairs closet that all my stuff is run to. Onkyo amp controls everything downstairs, Denon amp upstairs. Apple TV on every tv and Sonos system for music.
I can control everything through my phone, just have to turn on the amp via the app, then the Apple TV Wi-Fi remote controls everything from there video wise. Sonos app controls everything music wise.
If my wife or I aren’t around to control it via our phone we have an iPad that has all the apps on it a babysitter or guest can use
ETA: the Apple TV remote can control the volume once the amp has been turned on. Not sure if there is a way to have it power on the whole system to avoid having to turn the amp on separately
I can control everything through my phone, just have to turn on the amp via the app, then the Apple TV Wi-Fi remote controls everything from there video wise. Sonos app controls everything music wise.
If my wife or I aren’t around to control it via our phone we have an iPad that has all the apps on it a babysitter or guest can use
ETA: the Apple TV remote can control the volume once the amp has been turned on. Not sure if there is a way to have it power on the whole system to avoid having to turn the amp on separately
This post was edited on 6/2/23 at 8:18 am
Posted on 6/7/23 at 7:22 am to chalupa
You want a home automation system or a AV control system?
Control 4 does both....
I'm still running with my limping harmony elite. I wish I bought a new one when they were discontinued. I'm still waiting for the next best thing to pop up.
Control 4 does both....
I'm still running with my limping harmony elite. I wish I bought a new one when they were discontinued. I'm still waiting for the next best thing to pop up.
This post was edited on 6/7/23 at 2:16 pm
Posted on 6/9/23 at 5:07 pm to chalupa
Control systems are only as good as the programmers.
Lots of folks out there install C4 who shouldn’t be.
I’ve had Savant for the last 3+ years and have been very happy with it. I have one remote for each A/V zone. Heck the system has out lasted my Denon AVR, time for a new one. But still this system would be junk if not integrated properly. There has been some fine tuning, but I’m always changing out equipment.
Lots of folks out there install C4 who shouldn’t be.
I’ve had Savant for the last 3+ years and have been very happy with it. I have one remote for each A/V zone. Heck the system has out lasted my Denon AVR, time for a new one. But still this system would be junk if not integrated properly. There has been some fine tuning, but I’m always changing out equipment.
Posted on 6/11/23 at 11:46 am to chalupa
What Control 4 stuff do you want to sell and how much do you want for it?
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