maximum number of devices

[shareez]

hey guys... first time posting

I have read a lot about control4 and I'm currently designing a new house. I have talked to a local dealer but have not been getting prompt responses. The house I am building is a fairly large house. After calculating, we'd probably have around 100 light switches, 4-5 thermostats, 4 garage door openers, maybe a couple of motorized locks, security cameras, and 8 audio zones at least. (I may be missing some things but you get the gist)

The control4 dealer did say that this might be a little much for one brain to handle but he was going to get back to me. surprise surprise... he hasnt yet. I want to know what the HC 1000 is capable of. I understand that If i get one HC1000 and a smaller one (HC300?) i could somehow get the two linked but i hear that comes with some sacrificing i.e. delays when pressing a light switch and actually seeing the light come on....

can anyone shed some light on this situation??

thanks

[ILoveC4]

An HC1000 can run that sized project like a champ. That actually isn't that big a project (not to offend). I've seem projects with over 600 zigbee devices, 45+ audio zones, 20+ video zones, etc...

An HC1000 only performs one task of what Control4 controllers do. You need multiple controllers. That will help, not cause lag. My project has 6 controllers, just to give you an idea.

[avittech]

Where are you located? I am sure there are other dealers that would be happy to help.

[thecodeman]

We're actually pushing the limits of the HC1000 at one of our commercial jobs with 250+ displays, distributed audio, etc. so your house should be just fine.

An HC1000 and an HC300 does not come with sacrifices unless your system isnt properly designed.

[arboleda]

I'm on an HC1000 with 125+ zigbee devices, 16 zones of audio, capability of 6 or so digital streams between Rhapsody and Digital Music plus a number of other analog streams, etc. Works like a champ and if you look at the CPU usage on the HC1000, it never breaks a sweat.