Help on One (or Two) Projects

[SHPRemote]

Hello:

I am a long-time DIY’er and home automation nut.  In my current home I have Lutron RA2 lighting, Omni Stat Thermostats for HVAC, Sonos for music (6 zones), Jandy iAquaLink for my pool/spa.  I have some zWave devices (a lock, shades and switches) which I control from a HomeSeer controller.  I have a lot this integrated into my OmniPro controller which runs my security.  I’ve got my Level One Lutron cert and am pretty proficient programming Lutron and my OmniPro.  I also set up my own network using Ubiquiti UniFi equipment (USG Pro, POE switches, multiple APs).   

I control most of my automation either the SnapLink or the old Space (Haiku) app on iPads including one I have installed in-wall.  This setup is good but not great.  Alexa integration works very nicely.  But, I do not have a great user interface.  SnapaLink is ugly (and no Sonos/iAquaLink), Space is nice looking but limited (no Sonos or iAquaLink) and the HomeSeer interface is a disaster.  My Ring doorbell/cameras and other security cameras and my IP Doorstations are not integrated into the OmniPro or HomeSeer.

I’m building a new vacation home in Colorado.  I’ve specified Lutron RA2 lighting (40 dimmers/switches and maybe 10 keypads), Somfy RTS shades (30 shades but grouped into maybe 8 groups), Sonos for music (3 to 4 Zones controlled by the the new Amps), a Flare fireplace, Baldwin Evolved Locks (Kevo), Ring Door Bell.  I haven’t yet decided on the security system  or HVAC thermostats (the home has hydronic floor heating). I am planning on putting in UniFi network with the UDM Pro and Pro POE Switches and security cameras (UniFi Protect).  

I was planning on doing what I’ve done in my current home and reconciling myself to an OK interface without complete integration.  I had looked at C4 when I set up my current home 15 years ago, but it was relatively new.  Now I’ve been looking at the latest version and I think it might be perfect for my new home.  

So, I guess I need a recommendation for an installer (either remote or in Colorado).  

Also, I’m actually thinking about maybe trying to install a C4 in my current home which is located in San Antonio.  So I wouldn’t mind a recommendation for that as well.  

Thanks

[VINCELdUB]

2 minutes ago, SHPRemote said:

Hello:

I am a long-time DIY’er and home automation nut.  In my current home I have Lutron RA2 lighting, Omni Stat Thermostats for HVAC, Sonos for music (6 zones), Jandy iAquaLink for my pool/spa.  I have some zWave devices (a lock, shades and switches) which I control from a HomeSeer controller.  I have a lot this integrated into my OmniPro controller which runs my security.  I’ve got my Level One Lutron cert and am pretty proficient programming Lutron and my OmniPro.  I also set up my own network using Ubiquiti UniFi equipment (USG Pro, POE switches, multiple APs).   

I control most of my automation either the SnapLink or the old Space (Haiku) app on iPads including one I have installed in-wall.  This setup is good but not great.  Alexa integration works very nicely.  But, I do not have a great user interface.  SnapaLink is ugly (and no Sonos/iAquaLink), Space is nice looking but limited (no Sonos or iAquaLink) and the HomeSeer interface is a disaster.  My Ring doorbell/cameras and other security cameras and my IP Doorstations are not integrated into the OmniPro or HomeSeer.

I’m building a new vacation home in Colorado.  I’ve specified Lutron RA2 lighting (40 dimmers/switches and maybe 10 keypads), Somfy RTS shades (30 shades but grouped into maybe 8 groups), Sonos for music (3 to 4 Zones controlled by the the new Amps), a Flare fireplace, Baldwin Evolved Locks (Kevo), Ring Door Bell.  I haven’t yet decided on the security system  or HVAC thermostats (the home has hydronic floor heating). I am planning on putting in UniFi network with the UDM Pro and Pro POE Switches and security cameras (UniFi Protect).  

I was planning on doing what I’ve done in my current home and reconciling myself to an OK interface without complete integration.  I had looked at C4 when I set up my current home 15 years ago, but it was relatively new.  Now I’ve been looking at the latest version and I think it might be perfect for my new home.  

So, I guess I need a recommendation for an installer (either remote or in Colorado).  

Also, I’m actually thinking about maybe trying to install a C4 in my current home which is located in San Antonio.  So I wouldn’t mind a recommendation for that as well.  

Thanks

Simply put, Control4 will do you well. for both homes. 

 

remote dealer could help, but an established and reputable dealer is your best bet. Contact Control4 Directly and ask to speak to your area Sales Manager to get a few names of dealers.

[SHPRemote]

16 minutes ago, VINCELdUB said:

Simply put, Control4 will do you well. for both homes. 

 

remote dealer could help, but an established and reputable dealer is your best bet. Contact Control4 Directly and ask to speak to your area Sales Manager to get a few names of dealers.

Thanks, Vince.  Just out of curiosity, what model C4 controller(s) would work.  Ideally, I’m guessing I’d locate the main controller in my networking rack.  

[VINCELdUB]

9 minutes ago, SHPRemote said:

Thanks, Vince.  Just out of curiosity, what model C4 controller(s) would work.  Ideally, I’m guessing I’d locate the main controller in my networking rack.  

CA-10 covers the largest of projects, however, the EA-5 would do nicely for what you have described in your OP.

[chopedogg88]

Where in Colorado? I do remote programming but am also based in Colorado so maybe a fit there. I'm in Glenwood Springs. 

My only suggestion is that if you plan to do Control4 you would probably end up with a more reliable and easier to use system if you used more native Control4 components vs. Integrating 3rd party devices for everything. Control4 does as good a job as any at that, but still the experience isn't as good as if you used Control4 in my humble opinion. 

[msgreenf]

I agree. If you want a better control4 experience ditch sonos and go with c4 audio. You will be much happier, assuming c4 has the streaming service you like. 

Ari is great. I highly recommend working with him. 

[VINCELdUB]

What these boys said.

[SHPRemote]

Ari (if you are chopedogg88), I’ll PM you and maybe we can chat.

I guess I don’t have a problem going with C4 for the audio.  I was an early adopter of Sonos and have always loved it (although the whole move to S2 wasn’t handled real well).  But particularly with the new house, I’m homerunning the speaker wire to my rack anyway so it might make sense to go C4.

I definitely want to stick with Lutron for my lighting because I really love it and because aesthetically, C4 doesn’t have anything like Grafik-T architectural dimmers/keypads.