Posted February 4, 201411 yr Just wondering if it's possible to use Zwave sensors with Control4 such as those now sold by Monoprice. I've been looking to use something like CardAccess but for over $100/sensor it's a bit much. I currently have a Ge Concord security system but those motion sensors have a 3 minute delay before they can be triggered again for event programming.Here is the new sensor which is certainly reasonably priced if it integrates with Control4.http://www.monoprice.com/Product?c_id=109&cp_id=10918&cs_id=1091804&p_id=10796&seq=1&format=2
February 4, 201411 yr Author They also carry a lock:http://www.monoprice.com/Product?c_id=109&cp_id=10918&cs_id=1091804&p_id=10796&seq=1&format=2
February 4, 201411 yr If they'll work with the Mi Casa Verde system, ExtraVegetables (EV) offers a driver for that Z-Wave system. Others may offer other Z-Wave gateway drivers, although I'm not aware of them. Otherwise, Control4 doesn't directly interface with Z-Wave. RyanE
February 4, 201411 yr Author If they'll work with the Mi Casa Verde system, ExtraVegetables (EV) offers a driver for that Z-Wave system. Others may offer other Z-Wave gateway drivers, although I'm not aware of them. Otherwise, Control4 doesn't directly interface with Z-Wave. RyanERyan, So basically it sounds like a module made by Mi Casa Verde is needed to communicate between the ZWave device and the Control4 controller? I've done a Google search but can't seem to find the device that would be needed for this. I see the difference between Card Access is that is Zigbee Pro vs. Zwave....
February 4, 201411 yr You'll need one of the controllers from Vera. See http://getvera.com/controllers/. Also, the EV driver is pretty expensive. Its worth the investment if you already have a lot of Zwave devices.
February 4, 201411 yr Author It looks like Zwave integration with Control4 is more of pain than just going with the already higher priced CardAccess sensors. My understanding is that the CardAccess can be directly added/integrated without any special add-ons/modules/etc
February 4, 201411 yr Well, at least we have a better idea of what the markup on the CA stuff is, approximately.
February 5, 201411 yr Mhh the CA, Nyce and Axxess sensors that directly integrate also tend to be noticeably faster by not going through a gateway. Also, Card Access I know is made in US, Axxess Ind devices are made in Canada - while Monoprice is by default China made - that tends to explain a LOT of the higher price as well.
February 5, 201411 yr You can't really tell what the markup on a CardAccess ZigBee device is by a Z-Wave device. Different chipsets, different licensing costs, dealer distribution vs. direct, etc... RyanE
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