badjesus Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 I saw the post about working on a driver for Smart Things and I got to thinking. Is there something that already integrates well with available drivers? Something like a small RFID that you can put on a keychain, or a pet's collar? I did some searches but couldn't find anything. There are talk about RFID but it looks all very custom. If I have a honeywell security system, is this going to be the best way to incorporate RFID? From an end user standpoint, having the tiny little key fob is so valuable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanchow Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 RFID can be integrated in several means. As a security product however i recommend utilising it through the security system as a non monitored zone (or monitored depending on what you want to do with it i guess). Control4 sees it as an input into the security system which it can program off of. For example a door opening can trigger some lights on or blinds opening depending on the time of the day. You can utilise low level contacts through Control4's contact's however i always believe in keeping to sub-systems. Makes things neater and easier to troubleshoot should problems arise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark LaBelle Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 What about having a chip on you (key fob in pocket, etc.) and when you enter a room it automatically plays your source or turns on the tv to your favorite channel, changes the pictures on the digital picture frame to what you want on there, sets your lighting to your settings, etc.? Anyway to do this? Maybe this should be in Pushing the Envelope forum? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turls Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 iBeacon with iOS is probably the way to do this. I think that's Bluetooth, but I don't remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMHarman Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 RFID is way to low power. You have to bump phones or almost touch the chip to read it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malelan Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I think you are confusing NFC. RFID is used for this type of geofencing all the time. Largest implementation that comes to mind would be the new bracelet system at Disney world Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badjesus Posted August 28, 2014 Author Share Posted August 28, 2014 What about smart things integration. One of their first products was RFID fobs. Wasn't someone already working on this driver? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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