F0ZZ Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 I have a few local dealers coming by to look over my system and provide quotes. My thoughts were to use a local dealer to do the initial programming just incase smething physical needs to be altered and then use remote dealers for add ons and other programming. Are remote dealers able to do set up first time installations? Or should I stick to my local shops? Do remote dealers provide quotes or is it more like it’s done when it’s done and the cost is what it is? Maybe that sounds cheap? I’m not trying to be, I just want to know what I’m getting into before I pick a dealer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK1 Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 It really depends on your DIY capabilities and available time. If you are very comfortable with networking, interconnect cabling, IT / AV system troubleshooting and the like, then a remote dealer can work for you and can be a very efficient and convenient option. If these skills are not in your comfort zone use a local dealer if this is a new system install or a major upgrade. It's not clear from your posting if this is a brand new installation or a system upgrade. It's next to impossible to quote fixed price for remote work since the dealer is stepping into a network and system set up by others. Reasonably accurate budgeting is usually possible, but vagaries especially related to networking, can affect this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Leeds UK Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 Fozz - AK1 will help you out and is a man you can trust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F0ZZ Posted April 20, 2018 Author Share Posted April 20, 2018 My installation is new and I don’t expect a firm price, just a rough figure. I’m going to have the locals look at it first and go from there. I think it’s a fairly simple set up. The IR programming might be the toughest part just because I’m not using any duplicate devices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyknight Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 23 minutes ago, F0ZZ said: The IR programming might be the toughest part just because I’m not using any duplicate devices That proves this is new for you. Unless you have some really whack, out of norm, devices this is not an issue at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F0ZZ Posted April 20, 2018 Author Share Posted April 20, 2018 1 hour ago, Cyknight said: That proves this is new for you. Unless you have some really whack, out of norm, devices this is not an issue at all. Umbilical still attached! honestly, I think I have a very basic system. But until I have some experienced eyes on it, I won’t know for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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