ajd123 Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 We are looking to install a ceiling fan in our bedroom. It seems most ceiling fans have their own proprietary hard wired wall control. 1) What is the best way to integrate a fan into Control4, when the control4 switch cannot be used? 2) Does anyone know of any ceiling fans that are control4 ready for easy integration? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpencerT Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 Bond. BY96 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajd123 Posted March 28, 2023 Author Share Posted March 28, 2023 37 minutes ago, SpencerT said: Bond. Do I need bond bridge or bond bridge pro? Is any other hardware required? Can I use one bond bridge to service the whole house (up to 2500sf)? I’ll I require any other hardware? Is there a bond bridge control4 driver? If there is a driver, is it free or does it need to be purchased? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew luecke Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 56 minutes ago, ajd123 said: We are looking to install a ceiling fan in our bedroom. It seems most ceiling fans have their own proprietary hard wired wall control. 1) What is the best way to integrate a fan into Control4, when the control4 switch cannot be used? 2) Does anyone know of any ceiling fans that are control4 ready for easy integration? Big Ass Fans.. Honestly, since we launched the V2 driver months ago, we haven't had any bug reports (and part of this is thanks to BAF too). Its one of our most solid drivers, and it has a huge level of customization via variables (and if something is missing, happy to add it) . https://bigassfans.com/ https://chowmain.software/drivers/control4-big-ass-fans-haiku As an alternative, you could also look at fans for Bond (as previously mentioned by someone else). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanchow Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 If you haven't bought a fan then "Smart By Bond" compatible fans has everything you need built into the fan. No need for a Bond Bridge. https://bondhome.io/products/smart-by-bond/ Also Andrew's suggestion of Big Ass Fans is a fantastic suggestion. It is a higher quality fan (probably the higest) but comes at a higher price tag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgreenf Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 Use modern forms fan. Free driver and great quiet fans. Way more affordable then big ass fans C4 User 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajd123 Posted March 28, 2023 Author Share Posted March 28, 2023 Thanks everyone for all the suggestions. If I wanted to by a fan that is not "smart enabled" would a single BOND BRIDGE be sufficient to control the 1 device? Does C4 have a driver for bond bridge or is the Chowmain driver the only one available to provide Control4 integration? Fans are very specific, so I don't mind paying for the driver which would allow us to get whatever fan we want. Is there any way to check device compatibility via their website (https://bondhome.io/supported-devices/) before actually having the remote in my hand to check the FCC ID? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgreenf Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 One bond bridge is fine. But please understand that if you go the bond route you don't get too wave feedback. So you won't have full integration. The only driver is the paid chowmain driver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajd123 Posted March 28, 2023 Author Share Posted March 28, 2023 9 minutes ago, msgreenf said: One bond bridge is fine. But please understand that if you go the bond route you don't get too wave feedback. So you won't have full integration. The only driver is the paid chowmain driver Understood. I have somfy blinds that work the same way (no two way communication) so I am comfortable with this. Any idea how I could get the remotes FCC ID prior to purchase? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgreenf Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 email the manufacturer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocky350z Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 7 hours ago, msgreenf said: Use modern forms fan. Free driver and great quiet fans. Way more affordable then big ass fans I have three Modern Form Fans and going to buy another. As stated, they are incredibly quiet. Occasionally you can find them on sale on Amazon. msgreenf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c4toys Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 fanimation wifi fan sync works with bond and wifi for alexa integration. you can make alexa turn on the fan/ trip variable in c4 to automate further. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topfox Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 I used a single Bond Bridge for 9 fans that came with my house (7100 sq ft) and had standard universal remotes so automation was a retrofit. No two way feedback as others mentioned, but while integrated with C4 I control them usually with Alexa voice commands. So I don’t really pay attention to their state in the C4 app as much as I do just visually when I’m in the room. Bond Bridge is super solid. Never have had and issue or at least that I can remember. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajd123 Posted March 28, 2023 Author Share Posted March 28, 2023 3 hours ago, rocky350z said: I have three Modern Form Fans and going to buy another. As stated, they are incredibly quiet. Occasionally you can find them on sale on Amazon. Just ordered one today (Ultra Germicidal Smart Ceiling Fan). Let’s see how it goes… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilHessy Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 I have 3 modern forms fans and have been happy with them and the integration Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neo1738 Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 We actually had the electrician REMOVE the indwelling module for our outdoor ceiling fans then wired them up to C4 after. Fan might have that option. If not Bond usually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecodingart Posted April 16, 2023 Share Posted April 16, 2023 For anyone looking at the above, I did attempt to use a Bond Bridge with a Haiku fan (BAFs), that did not work out well. The IR blaster only worked when within a 3ft proximity of the fan. Im still seeking a solution for Josh.ai and C4 integration atm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpencerT Posted April 16, 2023 Share Posted April 16, 2023 7 minutes ago, thecodingart said: For anyone looking at the above, I did attempt to use a Bond Bridge with a Haiku fan (BAFs), that did not work out well. The IR blaster only worked when within a 3ft proximity of the fan. Im still seeking a solution for Josh.ai and C4 integration atm. I'm sure I'm missing something, but I'm not even sure why you would be trying to use a BAF over IR? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew luecke Posted April 16, 2023 Share Posted April 16, 2023 13 minutes ago, thecodingart said: For anyone looking at the above, I did attempt to use a Bond Bridge with a Haiku fan (BAFs), that did not work out well. The IR blaster only worked when within a 3ft proximity of the fan. Im still seeking a solution for Josh.ai and C4 integration atm. G'day, Just to confirm, does your Haiku not have wifi control? (does it work from the Big Ass Fans/ Haiku app on phone?) Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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