esanto1 Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 Hi, im still considering C4 but only for security - alarm integration and maybe a few lights (<6) for some level of “mockupancy”. Alarm would be a Ness M1 Gold. No touch screens as my wife and I always carry our phones around. I do have cctv installed but won’t be integrating that as I don’t see much value add in doing so. I have a quote from my dealer which includes an EA3 but wondering if an EA1 could do this. interested in people’s feedback. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgreenf Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 If you are only doing lights and security and no audio ea1 likely would work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esanto1 Posted January 8, 2020 Author Share Posted January 8, 2020 No audio. Happy with Sonos/Spotify. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neo1738 Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 22 minutes ago, esanto1 said: No audio. Happy with Sonos/Spotify. thanks Why not just get some light switches or hue bulbs that can do it for you at a cheaper price. Then you aren't tied to an integrator. Most newer alarms will let you log in remotely I would imagine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LollerAgent Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 1 hour ago, Neo1738 said: Why not just get some light switches or hue bulbs that can do it for you at a cheaper price. Then you aren't tied to an integrator. Most newer alarms will let you log in remotely I would imagine. Yeah - I mean I love C4 and all, but I wouldn't use it for only this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcovach Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 Hi, im still considering C4 but only for security - alarm integration and maybe a few lights ( I have a quote from my dealer which includes an EA3 but wondering if an EA1 could do this. interested in people’s feedback. thanksA CA1 is actually designed for what you described but you'll regret not choosing an ea1 considering it's price and features.Sent from my BBB100-1 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esanto1 Posted January 9, 2020 Author Share Posted January 9, 2020 I do have TP-Link Kasa plugs already that control some lamps but I don’t have lamps in the rooms where I’d like the lights when I’m out. Sure, it may not be difficult to move lamps but would like control over the mains lights. My wife and kids are notorious for leaving lights on too so having the ability to remotely switch them off is a bonus. I did look at other alarm options like SimpliSafe but don’t want to have to install new contacts/reed switches. My house already has reed switches everywhere so I’d prefer to just leverage what I have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgreenf Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 And you can integrate the Tplink with Control4! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neo1738 Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 26 minutes ago, esanto1 said: I do have TP-Link Kasa plugs already that control some lamps but I don’t have lamps in the rooms where I’d like the lights when I’m out. Sure, it may not be difficult to move lamps but would like control over the mains lights. My wife and kids are notorious for leaving lights on too so having the ability to remotely switch them off is a bonus. I did look at other alarm options like SimpliSafe but don’t want to have to install new contacts/reed switches. My house already has reed switches everywhere so I’d prefer to just leverage what I have. Again i recommend Hue bulbs or similar and an alarm that has ability to log in remotely to ensure it's on. I'm sure an alarm installer could recommend a panel to hook into the system. Still not seeing why you would spend a few grand on C4 that requires dealer integration. Look I'm all for C4 or I wouldn't be here but seems like a very limited use and waste of $ unless you plan to expand in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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