JGLI Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 On Monday my new dealer is supposed to integrate my Luma 16 channel brand new DVR into my C4 system. What kind of control can I expect to have? Will I be able to switch from continuous to motion sensing recording through a Macro? That's my primary concern (as with my other threads I'm trying to get the system to be as compliant with Jewish Sabbath rules as possible). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonic30101 Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 What exactly are you trying to accomplish? From a google search i saw no turning on/off of electric devices, so are you trying the use automation to circumvent rules so things still happen and you arent inconvenienced by this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knowitall Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 No you won't and honestly the IP control is hit or miss, IR works well, but still 10000x easier to login via a browser You'll actually have to adjust each cameras setting. (There is a "copy settings to all" option) you can also set schedules for when you want continuous/motion per camera. None of that is worth trying to do via c4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knowitall Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 C4 camera integration is good for touch pads and OSD, you'll use the Luma app mostly tho. And hopefully your dealer doesn't suck, but YES there is an iPad app, you have to change appp store search to iPhone or all apps not iPad only Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGLI Posted March 19, 2017 Author Share Posted March 19, 2017 On 3/17/2017 at 6:53 PM, sonic30101 said: What exactly are you trying to accomplish? From a google search i saw no turning on/off of electric devices, so are you trying the use automation to circumvent rules so things still happen and you arent inconvenienced by this? If motion triggers the computer/camera/dvr to do something you are violating the rules of the sabbath. Not as bad a violation as lighting a match or driving in a car, but still something that should be avoided if possible. Continuous recording is fine since the motion/action isn't changing anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGLI Posted March 19, 2017 Author Share Posted March 19, 2017 My house goes into "Shabbat" mode in C4, so I was hoping I could change the status of the DVR through C4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyknight Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 4 hours ago, JGLI said: If motion triggers the computer/camera/dvr to do something you are violating the rules of the sabbath. Not as bad a violation as lighting a match or driving in a car, but still something that should be avoided if possible. Continuous recording is fine since the motion/action isn't changing anything. The DVR should have at least a built in schedule where you can set to record continuous or motion. I don't know (and doubt) it could be a 100% accurate, but you should be able to set to continuous from the earliest start time of Shabbat in a year, to the latest end time of the year. If you're dedicated about Shabbat to the point you describe, I would not rely on the C4 driver even if it had the option. PS by 100% accurate I mean ability to set sunset, 3 stars risen etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VINCELdUB Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 The DVR should have at least a built in schedule where you can set to record continuous or motion. I don't know (and doubt) it could be a 100% accurate, but you should be able to set to continuous from the earliest start time of Shabbat in a year, to the latest end time of the year. If you're dedicated about Shabbat to the point you describe, I would not rely on the C4 driver even if it had the option. Stick with the internal schedule. Best bet for sure. Happy Automating! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGLI Posted March 20, 2017 Author Share Posted March 20, 2017 On 3/19/2017 at 1:12 AM, Cyknight said: The DVR should have at least a built in schedule where you can set to record continuous or motion. I don't know (and doubt) it could be a 100% accurate, but you should be able to set to continuous from the earliest start time of Shabbat in a year, to the latest end time of the year. If you're dedicated about Shabbat to the point you describe, I would not rely on the C4 driver even if it had the option. PS by 100% accurate I mean ability to set sunset, 3 stars risen etc. That's what I'm going for but for now I'm do 4PM and 9PM. I'll deal with Yom Tovs later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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