discipulus1 Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 Hello everyone, I was hoping to pick your knowledge on this. A quick overview of my system: 19 audio zones (older model C4 16 channel audio matrix switch ->two older C4 16 channel amplifiers, four non C4 multi zone amplifiers connected to the main HC-800 running composer and audio IO) 90~100 zigbee devices 3x HC-800 3x HC-300 that are being replaced with EA1 to 4TV's One using an HDMI splitter to 2 TVs 2x IO Extenders Powered Blinds in 8 rooms running off the extenders and random IO fro the HC300s /HC800s Usual fun programming for lights, motion sensors etc based on sunset sunrise etc etc Older Alarm panel to the main HC800. I use the motion sensors off of the alarm to trigger random events etc 4 or so iOS devices Jandy pool controller RS485 3x 260 remotes and probably add a Neo eventually 5x Infinity touch screens which I'll have to retire. Debating if its worth it to buy the T3s at all considering we all have our phones on us 24/7 these days... OK, so here is the question, If I use one HC800 for composer and audio from the EA3 into the matrix switch, will the HC800 be able to run the OS3 properly or will it bog down too much? Also, do the new EA controllers have faster Zigbee chipsets? Depending on that, should I use the HC800 or EA3/EA1 should I run as the zigbee controller? I use to use all 3 of the HC-800 as access points for the zigbee on the far points of the house as its shaped in a huge L (one controller on each end and one in the middle in the server rack). I was told by my dealer it would make the light switches more responsive over the older HC300s when i switched. Second, I was going to use the EA3 to input a few channels of audio to the C4 16 channel matrix switch though looking at it, I only see two digital audio out and a 3.5mm out so I'm not sure i can do this or should i use another HC800 to feed the audio matrix switch since I do have 3 of them laying around. Any and all feedback is appreciated. c44me 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMHarman Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 Will OS3 with HC800 using EA1s for On screen displays run fast enough..Yes.Your dealer also has an upgrade tool that tells you / he / she need to change and do to kick of the upgrade. For example in mine I removed the speakerpoint. Sent from my E6603 using Tapatalk c44me 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrib Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 I just did an OS3 upgrade and have an HC-800, put in a EA1. No issues, for me. However, you should take a look at the alarm compatibility. I have a GE NX-E panel and had a NX-587 module plugged into the back of the HC-800 for similar alarm events. The 587 is not compatible with OS3. So I'm trying to find a workaround, but there really isn't anyone around here that still supports NX panels. I've been told the NX-584 will work with OS 3, but requires panel programming. c44me 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c44me Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 Will the HC-800 run the 3.0 OSD at all even if slow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lippavisual Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 No, OSD is disabled on HC800 when updated to 3.0 SMHarman and c44me 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMHarman Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 Will the HC-800 run the 3.0 OSD at all even if slow?No, the 800 will not run OSD but that was not the question..Will OS3 with HC800 using EA1s for On screen Displays run fast enough..Was the question. Sent from my E6603 using Tapatalk c44me and thegreatheed 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil12011 Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 I have this exact setup. 800 running director and EA-1 for on screen. Plenty fast enough for me, and I do this for a living so there’s that. SMHarman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMHarman Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 I have this exact setup. 800 running director and EA-1 for on screen. Plenty fast enough for me, and I do this for a living so there’s that.I'm going to stop looking for an EA3 on eBay then. I'm in the same scenario. Sent from my E6603 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discipulus1 Posted November 22, 2019 Author Share Posted November 22, 2019 Thanks guys. I’ll give it a go and test to see the difference in speed. I hope this upgrade’s worth getting rid of the touch screens and 2 speaker points. God I hate running wires in the house but so be it. I need my elevator music in my guest bathrooms during parties lol Lsst, should I use the 3 hc800 for zigbee Access points? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Control4Savant Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 On 11/21/2019 at 1:51 PM, SMHarman said: No, the 800 will not run OSD but that was not the question.. Will OS3 with HC800 using EA1s for On screen Displays run fast enough.. Was the question. Sent from my E6603 using Tapatalk Odd. Seems like that was EXACTLY the question that he just asked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstafford388 Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 27 minutes ago, AVNeeds said: Odd. Seems like that was EXACTLY the question that he just asked. Did you just resurrect a 5 month old thread just to try to point out something someone said was wrong? which he's not by the way. Control4Savant 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Control4Savant Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 er.... I just resurrected a 5 month old thread because my mind seems to have shut down. Someone asked an additional question which was valid. Regardless, please ignore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMHarman Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 Odd. Seems like that was EXACTLY the question that he just asked.Huh, even quoted the wrong answer that prompted that post.Holy necropost Batman. zaphod 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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