in-wall outlet

[tcwalker5]

Are there any recommendations for an in-wall outlet that can be controlled by C4?  I see various z-wave options, but I don't have z-wave in my home.  

[eggzlot]

4 hours ago, tcwalker5 said:

Are there any recommendations for an in-wall outlet that can be controlled by C4?  I see various z-wave options, but I don't have z-wave in my home.  

The latest ea controllers can use a zwave dongle and that opens options.  There was an old driver at houselogix for unbiquti outlets but not sure if that driver is still supported. Or get a Vera plus hub and bring in zwave that way 

[tcwalker5]

Interesting.  Do I need 1 dongle for my system, or one for each EA that I have?

[Cyknight]

Only one is needed in principal. Much like ZigBee though, if the Zwave devices are far and few in between, it may be better or needed to utilize more than one.

[tcwalker5]

My EA5 is on one side of the house so it definitely won't reach to where I need it to go.  So if I add it to a EA1 closer the the desired outlet locations, do I need to add any special services or roles to the EA1?  I assume the module driver would be all that is needed.

Does the EA5 need one as well even if I don't intend to use Zwave nearby?

[twmoonly]

If your going to spend the money on an EA1 and Zwave dongle I would just buy a zwave hub and locate it where you need it. Will be a cheaper option. Vera Hub

[Cyknight]

57 minutes ago, twmoonly said:

 Will be a cheaper option. Vera Hub

And work cheaper, but to each there own.

 

1 hour ago, tcwalker5 said:

if I add it to a EA1 closer the the desired outlet locations, do I need to add any special services or roles to the EA1?

No, it can just act as a zwave piece. Mind you if that is all you're going for, get a CA-1 instead. Cheaper and the module fits inside it vs needing an external usb dongle.

1 hour ago, tcwalker5 said:

Does the EA5 need one as well even if I don't intend to use Zwave nearby?

Nope.

[tcwalker5]

1 hour ago, twmoonly said:

If your going to spend the money on an EA1 and Zwave dongle I would just buy a zwave hub and locate it where you need it. Will be a cheaper option. Vera Hub

I already have an EA1 in the location i need it, so I'm ok on that front.  But thanks for the input.

[alanchow]

There are also other wifi alternatives for outlet control

Belkin Wemo - https://www.chowmainsoft.com/belkin-wemo

TP-Link Smart Home - https://www.chowmainsoft.com/tplink-control4 

Orvibo Wiwo s20 - https://www.chowmainsoft.com/orvibo-wiwos20

[tcwalker5]

43 minutes ago, alanchow said:

There are also other wifi alternatives for outlet control

 Belkin Wemo - https://www.chowmainsoft.com/belkin-wemo

TP-Link Smart Home - https://www.chowmainsoft.com/tplink-control4 

Orvibo Wiwo s20 - https://www.chowmainsoft.com/orvibo-wiwos20

Thanks.  I'm looking for in-wall type for a cleaner look.

[Drake0508]

Just installed  4 GE outlets with z-wave. I will let you know how they work as soon as I get them added. They were $9 each at Lowe’s on clearance. 

[Autosean]

How did the GE plugs work out?

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[Drake0508]

So far so good! For $9.99 on sale, can’t beat it. They also fixed my range issue with my Schlage door lock. It is an older version and not Z-wave plus so the distance from the module was far. Has worked perfectly since integrating them.