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Control4 Automation Experiences
Posted on 6/9/21 at 4:28 pm
Posted on 6/9/21 at 4:28 pm
Moving into a new house Saturday with a full Control4 automation solution in place. From what I understand there is quite a bit of flexibility in the system. I assume there is a server that orchestrates to connectivity between devices.
There’s a lot of info out there. Does anyone run this platform and can give advice on interoperability with the Amazon / Hue stack?
I’m having the local dealer come out and get it setup but was curious if that was necessary based on your experience.
Thanks.
There’s a lot of info out there. Does anyone run this platform and can give advice on interoperability with the Amazon / Hue stack?
I’m having the local dealer come out and get it setup but was curious if that was necessary based on your experience.
Thanks.
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Posted on 6/9/21 at 4:34 pm to Prosecuted Collins
I've never used c4, but I have looked into it some and
quote:will be a common thing if you like to make changes. Maybe there are some things you can do yourself, poster TigerWise might be able to answer questions.
having the local dealer come out
Posted on 6/9/21 at 4:34 pm to Prosecuted Collins
Posted on 6/9/21 at 4:52 pm to Korkstand
Thanks! I just gave those guys at Acadian a call.
Posted on 6/9/21 at 6:07 pm to Prosecuted Collins
My in-laws had Control 4 and it was the biggest clusterfrick I’ve ever seen. Stay away.
Posted on 6/9/21 at 6:32 pm to Prosecuted Collins
Its good if you don't like to tinker and move things around your house.
You'll be friends with the local dealer. Lol.
But when setup it is pretty cool.
You'll be friends with the local dealer. Lol.
But when setup it is pretty cool.
This post was edited on 6/9/21 at 6:33 pm
Posted on 6/9/21 at 7:18 pm to kengel2
They walked us through their setup and they could at least do this from phone without being on the network.
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Every bedroom has a zoned tv connection and in ceiling speakers with light controls
Locks and garage controlled on app
Video doorbell
Pool robot
I’m coming from a basic Alexa setup so this was desirous. I would likely never bother with routines. I can write a little code and familiar with servers and networking.
I was hoping to keep it to divest in some of the other ad driven automation solutions I have now. Hesitant to rip it out at the moment,
Hopefully with a few appointments I can get it dialed in.
View all 6 cams one at a time or at once
Every bedroom has a zoned tv connection and in ceiling speakers with light controls
Locks and garage controlled on app
Video doorbell
Pool robot
I’m coming from a basic Alexa setup so this was desirous. I would likely never bother with routines. I can write a little code and familiar with servers and networking.
I was hoping to keep it to divest in some of the other ad driven automation solutions I have now. Hesitant to rip it out at the moment,
Hopefully with a few appointments I can get it dialed in.
This post was edited on 6/9/21 at 7:21 pm
Posted on 6/9/21 at 11:22 pm to Prosecuted Collins
Which director does the project use? EA-5, EA-3 or HC-800?
What version software is the project on? 2.X or 3.X?
Do you have controllers in each bedroom, and if so what kind (EA-1 or HC-250)?
Do you have touchscreens?
Which doorbell, DS-2 or DS1?
Be careful with Control4. It was designed as a dealer service item only, and that service is expensive. Typically $150 - $200/hr service fees.
Anything that starts with HC, as in HC-800, HC-250, HC-1000, is no longer supported. HC-800's are capable of running the latest 3.X software, with limitations, all other HC-XXX equipment is not compatible.
I can go on if you like.
What version software is the project on? 2.X or 3.X?
Do you have controllers in each bedroom, and if so what kind (EA-1 or HC-250)?
Do you have touchscreens?
Which doorbell, DS-2 or DS1?
Be careful with Control4. It was designed as a dealer service item only, and that service is expensive. Typically $150 - $200/hr service fees.
Anything that starts with HC, as in HC-800, HC-250, HC-1000, is no longer supported. HC-800's are capable of running the latest 3.X software, with limitations, all other HC-XXX equipment is not compatible.
I can go on if you like.
Posted on 6/9/21 at 11:53 pm to Woodlands Tigah
quote:Don't know about OP but I've seen enough.
I can go on if you like.
Posted on 6/10/21 at 2:31 am to Korkstand
Posted on 6/10/21 at 8:20 am to Woodlands Tigah
That’s a lot to unpack. I’m going to leave it up to the pros it sounds like.
Posted on 6/10/21 at 9:42 am to Prosecuted Collins
Sorry to carpet bomb you, but to answer your question, yes integration with Amazon / Hue and other systems is possible if you have the newer equipment and V2.8 and higher software.
Posted on 6/10/21 at 9:49 am to Korkstand
quote:yep... C4 is great and can do almost anything but you have to have their tech do the work. you want to change the name of a light bulb, they have to do it. you want to add a new switch they have to do it. Its the biggest gripe i have about C4.
having the local dealer come out
will be a common thing if you like to make changes
Posted on 6/10/21 at 10:30 am to Prosecuted Collins
Had some salesman come and quote me $14k for control four. frick that. Every time something breaks or you need to make changes you have to pay them to come out
Posted on 6/10/21 at 11:09 am to TheOcean
quote:
Every time something breaks or you need to make changes you have to pay them to come out
Posted on 6/10/21 at 12:09 pm to Woodlands Tigah
But you just said
quote:
Be careful with Control4. It was designed as a dealer service item only, and that service is expensive. Typically $150 - $200/hr service fees.
Posted on 6/10/21 at 12:10 pm to Korkstand
hit up my fiber thread.
Posted on 6/10/21 at 12:24 pm to Korkstand
quote:
But you just said
quote:
It was designed as a dealer service item only, and that service is expensive. Typically $150 - $200/hr service fees.
I said it was designed as, I never said it was the only option!
Posted on 6/10/21 at 1:01 pm to Woodlands Tigah
There looks to be an active C4DIY community out there, so it's definitely capable of being programmed by the homeowner.
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