Control4

[CaptainDram]

Is anyone using it? Be interested to know what the cost was and what sort of setup you have?

[Thorfun]

I looked at it. Very nice system but expensive and a closed system that needs the installer to make changes. 
 

decided to go with a self-install of Loxone instead which allows me to tinker to my hearts content. 
 

I have a very long thread on here about my Loxone journey. 

[Kelvin]

I just googled typical Control4 costs. Take this with a pinch of salt obviously but bloody hell it looks very dear. 
 

https://mwsmarthomes.co.uk/control4-installation-cost/

[Pocster]

Control4 is mega money and I can’t see the real benefit for the cost .

Depending on what you want to automate I can recommend home assistant.

Edited 22 hours ago by Pocster

[G and J]

10 hours ago, Pocster said:

Control4 is mega money and I can’t see the real benefit for the cost .

Depending on what you want to automate I can recommend home assistant.

When I googled home assistant the first thing I saw was a Raspberry Pi so I freaked and took another tablet.

 

On my second look I’ve found a home assistant green which looks like it’s a hive home hub equivalent.  Is it?

[Pocster]

6 minutes ago, G and J said:

When I googled home assistant the first thing I saw was a Raspberry Pi so I freaked and took another tablet.

 

On my second look I’ve found a home assistant green which looks like it’s a hive home hub equivalent.  Is it?

Yep . Any Linux hardware will do it . Depends how much you want to do …

[G and J]

3 hours ago, Pocster said:

Yep . Any Linux hardware will do it . Depends how much you want to do …

I’d like a few lights to be automated so they can come on and go off at set times. If those lights could also be wall switch controlled I’d be pleased. 
 

Our current hive system is like an app controlled old fashioned wireless thermostat for the oil boiler heating and hot water, but we won’t need such function with an ASHP plus solar and suitable tariff.  Maybe app based target constant temp setting at the very most.  But we’ll need timing and boost control for the bathroom UFH electric mats.  
 

I guess the bedroom fancoil will need a stat in the room for cooling, maybe for heating on rare occasions. 
 

Hmmm, maybe there’s more to control than I realise…..