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  1. alanchow
    Yes. That is correct. In fact you actually get more controls than whats on the remote with transport controls in addition to navigation.
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    Not something i care about since we have unlimited data. Most people over in Australia have unlimited data but pay for different speeds.
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    My favorite is the Chromecast with Google TV. Supports 4k HDR and is bang for buck if you're after streaming services. Works great with the following driver. https://www.chowmainsoft.com/android
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    Today we are proud to release the Hikvision Doorstation driver for Control4. This integration is now included as part of Chowmain’s Hikvision driver suite which integrates Hikvision’s DVR’s, NVR’s and IP cameras providing not only live view on IP cameras but smart events on motion, line crossing, licence plate recognition and more if utilized with AcuSense or ANPR Cameras along with virtual remote control simulation on I series NVRs and TurboHD DVRs. This integration lowers the price of door station integration for Control4 home owners making it affordable for all installation sizes. Existing customers will get this new Intercom driver at no additional cost. Pricing of the driver suite will not be increased. Chowmain and Hikvision US & AU have worked closely on making the doorstation integration seamless in Control4. This includes creation of a custom firmware tailored to Control4 allowing doorstations to call Control4 touchscreens and mobile applications with video and audio communications. Integration is not only limited to communications and the driver provides control over electronic locks connected to the door station along with smart event feedback. Smart event feedback is the most powerful feature of the integration. Examples of smart event programming include playback of doorbell sounds across all speakers in the home when the call button is pushed, automated porch/pathway lighting when motion is detected along with push notifications with image snapshot on these events. A summary of the intercom driver's functionality is as below. Integration to Control4's Communication Agent / SIP Server. Providing the ability to call Control4 touchscreens and mobile devices (4sight required) for both video and audio communications. The Hikvision DS-KV8xx3-WME1 range of door stations can be configured automatically by the driver to work with Control4 for convenient set up and configuration Ability to set Control4's Intercom Custom Button actions Ability to trigger electronic locks (output 1 & 2) Ability to use the door station as a regular IP camera stream Automatic push notifications with snapshot for motion and/or call button press (requires 4sight) Through Hikvision's alert stream technology, our driver can provide the following real time notifications for integrators to program against: Video motion detection alerts Call button press Line busy (no answer) Call Answered Alarm 1 - 4 Triggered (traditionally 1 & 2 are used for door state closed, 3 & 4 is used for exit button pushed but can be used for other programming) This doorstation integration is compatible with the following models of door station. DS-KV8113-WME1 DS-KV8413-WME1 DS-KV8213-WME1 For more information please see link below. https://www.chowmainsoft.com/hikvision-control4
  5. alanchow
    Today we are proud to release the Hikvision Doorstation driver for Control4. This integration is now included as part of Chowmain’s Hikvision driver suite which integrates Hikvision’s DVR’s, NVR’s and IP cameras providing not only live view on IP cameras but smart events on motion, line crossing, licence plate recognition and more if utilized with AcuSense or ANPR Cameras along with virtual remote control simulation on I series NVRs and TurboHD DVRs. Existing customers will get this new Intercom driver at no additional cost. Pricing of the driver suite will not be increased. This integration lowers the price of door station integration for Control4 home owners making it affordable for all installation sizes. Chowmain and Hikvision have worked closely on making the doorstation integration seamless in Control4. This includes creation of a custom firmware tailored to Control4 allowing doorstations to call Control4 touchscreens and mobile applications with video and audio communications. Integration is not only limited to communications and the driver provides control over electronic locks connected to the door station along with smart event feedback. Smart event feedback is the most powerful feature of the integration. Examples of smart event programming include playback of doorbell sounds across all speakers in the home when the call button is pushed, automated porch/pathway lighting when motion is detected along with push notifications with image snapshot on these events. A summary of the intercom driver's functionality is as below. Integration to Control4's Communication Agent / SIP Server. Providing the ability to call Control4 touchscreens and mobile devices (4sight required) for both video and audio communications. The Hikvision DS-KV8xx3-WME1 range of door stations can be configured automatically by the driver to work with Control4 for convenient set up and configuration Ability to set Control4's Intercom Custom Button actions Ability to trigger electronic locks (output 1 & 2) Ability to use the door station as a regular IP camera stream Automatic push notifications with snapshot for motion and/or call button press (requires 4sight) Through Hikvision's alert stream technology, our driver can provide the following real time notifications for integrators to program against:Video motion detection alerts Call button press Line busy (no answer) Call Answered Alarm 1 - 4 Triggered (traditionally 1 & 2 are used for door state closed, 3 & 4 is used for exit button pushed but can be used for other programming) This doorstation integration is compatible with the following models of door station. DS-KV8113-WME1 DS-KV8413-WME1 DS-KV8213-WME1
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    Shelly TRV support is now released. Great work @Andrew lueckeon making this happen. There will be alot of happy integrators and home owners in europe given how popular radiator based heating is over there.
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    I don't know the answer to that question as i didn't write the driver myself. Please reach out via our support and it'll get escalated to Justin who wrote the driver. He'll be able to answer it. https://www.chowmainsoft.com/support
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    Zappiti does not provide that information unfortunately. We have requested it from them. If you want to automate a cinema based on aspect ratio, screen masking, etc then i suggest Kaleidescape. It is more pricey but its well worth the money if you are planning on making the perfect cinema.
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    We have a bi-directional optoma universal driver which works for everything apart from the cinema x line of projectors for both IP and RS232. https://www.chowmainsoft.com/optoma-control4
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    Overview Kasta Technologies is a leading lighting control solution provider. Kasta now offers a more cost-effective option when integrating Lighting control with Home Automation Control Platforms such as Control 4. With KASTA you can control not only lights, but other devices such as Fans, Blinds, Curtains, Garage Doors, Gates, Powerpoints & more with your preferred automation control solution. Kasta also provides the benefit to the integrator & owner of easily expanding or retrofitting for their lighting needs without being locked into traditional proprietary wiring systems. Now all KASTA devices can be seamlessly connected, configured, and controlled using the new KASTA Plexy Gateway and this FREE manufactured sponsored driver. Features Manufacturer Sponsored (FREE) IP Based communications Supports Control4 SDDP Bi-directional control and feedback via local API Auto Setup - Driver discovers all the device and installs them automatically Use Plexy gateway to control & get feedback for the following Kasta products-Dimmable Light, Non-Dimmable Light, RGBTW Light, CCT Light, Curtain, Fan, Fan with Light, Dry Contact, Single Powerpoint (GPO), Double Powerpoint (GPO), more drivers coming soon. FAQ How do i find out more about KASTA? You can find out more about KASTA via their website. https://kasta.com.au What is the minimum Control4 OS version supported? This driver will work on Control4 OS 3.2.1 and above I have added additional KASTA devices. You can manually import additional devices by clicking on Import Devices under the driver’s Actions tab. Where can I find the Network PIN? If required by your KASTA installation, the Network PIN is available within the Kasta App under network settings I want to try this driver out before buying it? This is a manufacturer sponsored driver and is provided free of charge. How do I find out more information about the driver? Please see the links below for more information about the driver. Driver Link
  11. alanchow
    The LB driver will work with the KL bulbs.
  12. alanchow
    90% of the time the issue resolution too high. 720p or less will work.
  13. alanchow
    no you do not
  14. alanchow
    Yep we tested on a few amcrest units as well.
  15. alanchow
    Our Dahua driver will allow you to send push notifications with snapshots whenever you want. Just do it in programming.
  16. alanchow
    No you cannot.
  17. alanchow
    The driver does not support the Room Sensors. We'll look at adding this in the future.
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    Old topic but wanted to respond in case someone does a search. DW Spectrum is now Control4 compatible via the new FREE manufacturer sponsored driver.
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    DW Spectrum is now Control4 compatible via the new FREE manufacturer sponsored driver.
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    Overview DW Spectrum is a lighting fast, easy to use, cross-platform IP video management system (VMS) / video surveillance software designed to discover, view, record, and manage IP video cameras so you can monitor, analyze, and react to critical events in real time. DW Spectrum is a perfect solution for applications that require ease of use, speed, efficiency, and unprecedented image quality. DW Spectrum now includes DW Cloud, a free service that makes connecting to and managing DW Spectrum system(s) simple. Set up in seconds. Connect from anywhere. Share with anyone. DW Cloud simplifies everything. The DW Spectrum driver for Control4 integrates IP cameras available via DW Spectrum with Control4. Not only can you view a camera via Control4's UI, but you can also trigger programming in DW Spectrum and have DW Spectrum events fire within Control4. This driver pushes the integration of DW Spectrum by offering functionality that allows the cameras to push the boundaries of security and home automation. This means that surveillance is no longer just for security but can also be used to trigger motion-based programming like lighting. Features Manufacturer Sponsored (FREE) Control4 OS 3.0 Support View live video stream from DW Spectrum cameras Get snapshots from the camera for use with Push Notifications Configure and send events from Control4 to DW Spectrum's Event Log Receive and program against events from DW Spectrum in Control4 (eg Motion on Camera) FAQ What products will this work for? This will work with any of Digital Watchdog’s powered by DW Spectrum product line. Where can I purchase this hardware from? Please visit the Digital Watchdog website for purchasing information. How do I find out more information about the driver? Please see the links below for more information about the driver. Driver Link
  21. alanchow
    There are multiple solutions for fireplace integration. I have listed the drivers below that we have for fireplace integration with my preference being Escea or Rinnai as they are both IP so out of box no additional wiring with bi-directional control/feedback. Escea / Stoke Fireplaces (IP Driver) - https://www.chowmainsoft.com/escea Rinnai Firepalces (FREE IP Driver) - https://www.chowmainsoft.com/rinnai-fireplace-control4 DaVinci Fireplaces (RS232 Driver) - https://www.chowmainsoft.com/davinci-control4 Bond Bridge (IP / RF Control Driver) - https://www.chowmainsoft.com/bond-control4
  22. alanchow
    Please don't double post. I highly recommend you reach out to VSSL for support on this as they provide the support for the Control4 driver. They have inhouse expertise on the driver and can assist.
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    This is Kasa only. You can find a list of all supported hardware on our website. https://www.chowmainsoft.com/tplink-control4
  24. alanchow
    Why are you posting on a Control4 forum about an Anthem problem? Here is a link to the Anthem customer contact forum. You should reach out to them for support https://www.anthemav.com/support/contact-us.php
  25. alanchow
    Does BOND offer 2-way feedback with C4? So if the Somfy remote is used to move the screens, does C4 know it? No Somfy RTS is a one-way system. Nothing will give you bi-directional feedback. I suggest that you do not utilise the original remotes to ensure that it keeps track of state. Can I control the open/close percent of blinds with BOND? If you utilise Bond Pro then you can teach it the time required for it to get from the bottom to the top. It will keep track of its position going forward. I will have 3 large screens that I will want in sync most of the time, but will also want to be able to control independently at times. Will I be able to do this with Bond? Yes you can learn in multiple devices and have Bond control them independently.
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