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Hi
I hesitate between lutron and control4 for the control of my lights, curtains and b&o a/v.
I have contacted recluseav in order to have the price of their driver for MLGW and control4. No answer.
Do you use it with success and how did you find it ?
Thanks
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Hi there
i am in the same place as you. I have a full B and O setup but as upgrading my tv will mean I need to have some form of video dist that will cost a fortune and that I will loose my Beemer connection I am thinking of control 4.
the only think that I struggle with is letting go of my bv7 and that control 4 is dealer programmed only. I know there is a few workarounds for that if you find a good dealer or some software. What happens if the company went bust and there was no server to authenticate against when a dealer logs in.
i think control 4 will be the way to go for me but I am not sure I want to spend 2k on a MLGW to convert from IP to ML.
i think automated homes are the way forward and I will link my doorbell, dor cam, curtains, lights, biolock there are so many things you can do.if I could find an alternative to control 4 that worked as well I would go for it.
until then I am in limbo.
i think reclusAV only sell to c4 dealers.
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Seanie_230:i think reclusAV only sell to c4 dealers.
Hi,
That's why they didn't answer to my question.
I spent my life avoiding these closed system.
Lutron should be the solution , with the graphic eyes QS or radiora2 (don't seem available in CE).
I absolutely need to control my existing curtains in a wireless way and they only speak of shade control.
Home automation has never been a simple task, particularly for old home.
I think i will still go down the Control 4 line unless somethign else comes around the corner first.
There are plenty of new autoamtion things coming along at the moment we just need a open source way of controlling it all.
Fingers crossed
if you build a house, KNX is the best "open source way". Compatible with everything
i sent you a message :)
thank you
Cant see the message would you like to resend
StUrrock:Hi Guys, If you would like some more info on Control4 send me a pm regards
If you would like some more info on Control4 send me a pm
regards
Is there anything top secret about Control4 info?
Or maybe any other reason not to discuss C4 in public....??
Send you a pm.
Stefan
stefan:Is there anything top secret about Control4 info? Or maybe any other reason not to discuss C4 in public....?? Send you a pm. Stefan
seanklemis:I think i will still go down the Control 4 line unless somethign else comes around the corner first. There are plenty of new autoamtion things coming along at the moment we just need a open source way of controlling it all. Fingers crossed Beovision 7 MKIV (Blu Ray) Beolab 9 Beolab 6000 Beo 4 Beocenter 9300 Apple TV SKY HD Optoma HD65 Projector Lintronic TT455-RT-238 Beovision 3 MKII
MartinW:Of course, thats just my opinion. I do know Control4 is popular especially outside of B&O world, and I would be interested to hear what other B&O users use it for and why?
And I, I would love to hear how you do with Lutron and your MLGW for curtains for example (grafik eyes QS especially)
I sent it again but i think it goes as email
I'm gonna have more information about the use of control4 and a MLGW.
With the zigbee stuff compatible with Control4, it makes the installation easier in an old house. Just need a controller, a licence and a good professionnal.
I learned yesterday that my wife works with a certified control4 installer/dealer.
So I will finally know how much cost a recluse av licence + all the rest for a first installation that will increase in the futur. (light controls + curtains controls ...).