alanchow

7 minutes ago, Shoe said:

Ok, cool. What do you think about supporting custom events for a device? If a person did a Shelly.emitEvent() and it showed up on your websocket how would/could be it be handled? I'm probably in a very small group of people wanting this kind of thing, but it could potentially be useful to have some ability to handle a custom event.

If you want any sort of custom http event utilise our generic tcp driver.

https://chowmain.software/drivers/control4-generic-tcp-command

6 minutes ago, cnicholson said:

I just installed three of these (and ordered five more) and use with the Chowmain driver.   Just follow the directions to flash the firmware (easy) and wire it up (easy) and it works like a charm.  I was pleasantly surprised that the driver suite auto-installed supporting drivers to expose the garage opener light, motion sensor and IR-beam stuff and makes them available in C4.  Nice bonus (although I haven’t tried those extras— I assume support varies by model of opener).   Basic garage door control “just works.”   I already pointed my old (broken) MyQ based programming to the new drivers and restored ability to control doors from DS2, navigators, etc.

Good stuff!

IR beam requires IR beam installed, motion sensor requires keypad with motion sensor installed.  It can be added if you don't have it but not requried for operation.

It is fast becoming one of our top selling drivers.

Easy to setup, no cloud required and no internet required.  Means it is a solid installation that won't be effected by ISP or MyQ service disruptions.  Just works and will work forever.

2 hours ago, neil12011 said:

@alanchow

I have a question sir.  When running multiple doors, is there a way to have an icon that's a "master" that reflects the state and controls all the doors?

Basically, if I have 3 doors, and 3 drivers, is there a way to have a "Garage Door All" Icon that when pressed opens or closes all the doors, something like that.  I could do a custom button, but I'd really like a Garage Door driver type scenario where you can press it and all the doors track.  I'm hitting a wall as I don't have enough bindings to really get this functionality.  Thanks sir!

Unfortunately you can't have a single driver that tracks and controls multiple doors 

@ILoveC4 i sent you this in response to your PM but thought that this should information should be a public in case anyone reads this thread in the future.

DriverCentral and the majority of driver marketplaces are tied closely into the dealer model that the industry is based off of.  It is history that stems all the way back to the Extra Vegetables days.  These marketplaces are not designed to be B2C for one off purchases as support for end users does not scale and any profit is essentially wiped out (or worse).  It is designed around a B2B model which involve dealer partnerships leading to skilling up dealers through repeat installations, usage and sales.

Note that whoever you purchased the 'licence' off of has you tied into their account. I am assuming that your 'licence' is the driverCentral project token.  This token enables the cloud driver to connect the project to a bundle of licences administrated in the driverCentral portal.  So my advice is to keep working with them as migration to another dealer is something that only driverCentral can do in their databases.  You cannot purchase from multiple dealers essentaily unless driverCentral migrate your project to their account.

Hope that helps clear things up.

2 hours ago, ILoveC4 said:

Can someone please send me that DriverCentral.io cloud driver?

Apparently you have to be logged in to download it (which seems asinine considering it doesn't do anything you need to protect) and I can't log in right now. I just want someone to please send me the driver.

I have the RATGDO driver installed and license key but need the dumb free cloud driver. Thanks in advance.

The licence key is assigned in the driverCentral website.  What licence key are you talking about?

Marvin also have a really good product video linked below.

Overview

Chowmain releases FREE manufacturer sponsored Marvin Connected Home driver for Control4. With the Control4 Marvin Connected Home integration, homeowners can create the perfect setting for waking up, winding down and everything in between with voice-activated and programmable Marvin Connected Home smart windows and skylights with integrated venting, shades and lighting.

This groundbreaking smart home solution is designed to transform the way architects and builders approach home design, providing unparalleled ease, increased productivity and a personalized in-home experience for homeowners.

Driver Features

• Manufacturer sponsored FREE driver
• Bi-directional cloud based communications / feedback.
• Ability to automatically import - Sash (Blind proxy), Integrated Skylight Shade (Blind proxy), Integrated Skylight LED (Light proxy), Group Sash (Blind proxy), Group Shade (Blind proxy), Group LED (Light proxy)
• Sash / Group Sash - Set Position
• Shade / Group Shade- Set Position
• LED / Group LED - On, Off, Set Level, Set Color Temperature

FAQ 

How much does this driver cost?

This driver is manufacturer sponsored and is provided free of charge.

Why use Marvin?

• Integrated motors deliver ultra-quiet sound performance
• Create scenes, set schedules, and deliver fresh air into the home with home automation systems, voice assistants, Marvin Home App, wall switches, or on-unit controls
• Choose your preferred methods of connectivity and control from five options including Control4, Crestron Home, and Amazon Alexa

What Marvin products is this driver compatible with?

• Mavin windows - casement/awnings purchased automated features
• Marvin Awaken Skylight purchased with automated features – lights, sash, or shade.

How can the Marvin windows be controlled?

• Windows can open and close by percentage via Control4 driver either via touch screen or Control4 App
• Windows can also be opened and closed using unit switches and dry contacts.
• Marvin Home App on Android and Iphone

How can Marvin Awaken skylights be controlled:

• Via the Conrol4 driver via touch screen or app.
• BLE Wall Switches included with the product.
• Marvin Home App on Android and Iphone

What wired or wireless connections are required to use the driver?

• Currently requires wireless internet (2.4 Ghz) to connect to the cloud.

What are the power requirements?

• Marvin Windows – Low voltage 24Vdc – 1amp
• Marvin Awaken Skylight – 110V AC which is converted to 24Vdc entering the skylight.

How are the product configured and connected to the cloud?

• The Marvin Home App available on Iphone and Android is used for wifi configuration and product provisioning into the Marvin Connected Home cloud.

Can I orchestrate the operation of Marvin windows with automated shade?

• As an integrator, you can orchestrate with Control4 the opening and closing of windows with 3rd Party automated shades.

Does Marvin provide integrated shades for the casement and awning windows?

• The Marvin Awaken skylight does have integrated shades. The windows do not at this point.

Are there any considerations?

• This driver requires internet connectivity for control (cloud controlled)
• Real State may take upto 10 minutes to feedback. The Marvin API though will update changes that have been made through their API immediately though.
• Individual Device/Asset states do not effect Group states. As such it may be out of sync for upto 10 minutes.

How do i purchase Marvin windows and skylights?

Marvin Connected Home is currently available from Marvin Modern dealers in select markets. Professionals and homeowners can learn more about Marvin Connected Home by visiting a participating Marvin Modern dealer or at marvinconnectedhome.com.

Where i can i learn more about Marvin?

Please visit the Marvin Connected Home page for more information.

How do I find out more information about the driver?

Please see the links below for more information about the driver.

Driver Link

On 3/3/2024 at 6:39 AM, djheijs said:

Looks like a new firmware, Firmware_V2.2.76_240204, for KS-KD8003-IME1(B) has been released.

Will this firmware be making the B version compatible with the Chowmain driver?

Due to chip shortages over COVID they had to re-engineer the doorstations to use a different chipset.

Hikvision is still working on their custom firmware for the new revision doorstations.

7 hours ago, ERDrPC said:

Would like to know as well?

The driver will work for all PTZ cameras for Hikvision regardless of model.

9 minutes ago, malelan said:

I picked up a trial of this driver yesterday but noticed that you can only use this with device variables, not the variables you set yourself with the variables agent.  Is there any plans to add this functionality?

That is not on our roadmap.

8 minutes ago, Shoe said:

Ok. Heads up that your link in the driver pages links to a product that is likely discontinued.

 

I did just now find this Q&A on the HD site:

 

This won't be the same as the previous model.  As the previous one had Smart By Bond built in.  means you don't need a bond bridge.  Sounds like this one you do and Bond bridge is just learning the remote RF codes.

1 hour ago, AshMania said:

Shelly Plus 2PM is the route I was initially planning to go, but the Sonoff DUALR3 was cheaper (which would be non-trivial as I multiply the number of shades I want to control), so figured I would find out.  Thanks for the confirmation.

It will be worth the extra few dollars.

47 minutes ago, Shoe said:

@alanchow or team, Do you know if the new Home Depot universal fan controllers still work with Bond. I have some of the older ones you link to from your driver page, but it's not available any longer. Looks like the new one is pushing something called Hubspace so I'm not sure if they are supported in Bond.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Hampton-Bay-Universal-Smart-Wi-Fi-4-Speed-Ceiling-Fan-White-Remote-Control-For-Use-Only-With-AC-Motor-Fans-Powered-by-Hubspace-76278/315169181#overlay

I don't think they do.  Best to reach out to Bond to confirm.

Please get your dealer to reach out to us and we can help troubleshoot.

https://chowmain.software/for-integrators/technical-support

7 hours ago, Greck1982 said:

Great, I ordered the

ratgdo v2.5 kit and would like to learn all details about the installation, does anyone have step by step instructions? Pretty new to C4 still   Thank you all in advance

First install ratgdo with the esphome firmware.  Confirm that it is working by itself before proceeding to the driver installation / setup.

You can follow the driver instructions in the URL below.

https://chowmain.software/drivers/control4-ratgdo#documents

7 hours ago, AshMania said:

Hi @alanchow / @Andrew luecke

Does the driver support motor mode for DUALR3 (for shade control)?  The post above and online driver webpage says DUALR3 switch mode is only supported - just wanted to confirm...

Thanks

The DUALR3 doesn't have DIY mode so it would rely on eWeLink which is a cloud based API.  If you require two relays for your shades i would suggest looking at the Shely Plus 2PM

https://www.shelly.com/en-au/products/shop/shelly-plus-2-pm

5 hours ago, YseanY said:

@alanchow Does the light proxy work with Liftmaster's 823LM Remote Light Switch? This syncs with the garage opener, when the garage door opens, the light turns on. Also works with the wall control motion sensor and light button.

https://www.liftmaster.com/searchResult#q=823LM&tab=manuals&numberOfResults=20:~:text=LiftMaster Models 823LM / 825LM Product Guide - English 

Good question.  I don't have an answer to this.  We implemented the light on ratgdo's ESPHome firmware.  You should reach out to Paul from ratgdo to see how the light works for remote light switches.

Personally though i would just use any Control4 integrated light switch and get the ratgdo driver to turn the light on and off.  Feedback is instant so it'll work nicely.

1 hour ago, Gene said:

Alan: Can you view or access the camera for the smart openers from Liftmaster?

Thanks! 

The camera is a MyQ product only. As such ratgdo can't talk to it as It does not talk security + 1.0 or security + 2.0.

We recommend replacing the camera with a Control4 integrable camera.

We have worked with all major camera manufacturers. You can find drivers for them via our website.

https://chowmain.software/drivers/brand:control4

Have done some major updates over the past few weeks for the ratgdo Control4 driver.

New features include

• Ability to programatically move to a specific garage door position
• Discrete Open and Close commands for supported models (not all garage door models support open and close commands.  Some only do toggle).
• No Programming Automatic Push and Email Notifications (set through driver properties) for
  • Garage Door Open
  • Garage Door Close
  • Garage Door Still Open (variable time defined in driver properties)
• Event on 'Garage Door Still Open'.  Can be used to fire off an audio announcement or other programming (use the properties for email and push notifications as this is quicker for notifications).

The driver is pretty much feature complete now.  However if any of you have any suggestions please let me know.

On 2/13/2024 at 5:18 AM, cnicholson said:

Awesome.  I'm going to try this.

I saw in a YouTube video (targeted at Home Assistant users) that the Ratgdo seems to track percentage open and you can open to any percentage of open.  Does your driver support this?  My use case is that I have a "whole house" exhaust fan in one of my garages and I would like to programatically crack the garage door open a bit and run exhaust fans during summer in certain situations. 

I managed to figure out how to do the percentage open functionality.  Have implemented it as a one way command in the driver's commands.  This is so that i don't break the existing native Control4 garage door opener user experience that we have tied into.

Have also implemented discrete open and close functionality as well for supported models.

Please test this out in ESPHome first to ensure you have discrete open and close before implementing in Control4.

Overview

Chowmain releases FREE manufacturer sponsored Bolide camera driver for Control4. Bolide Technology Group, Inc. is a worldwide manufacturer and ISO 9001:2008 certified distributor of CCTV surveillance products and accessories based in Southern California. Over the years, the company has grown and expanded its reach through their partners around the globe.

With a rich history of offering cutting-edge products and a growing distribution network in United States and Latin America, Bolide has become one of the fastest growing companies and most sought-after suppliers in the industry.

Bolide is dedicated to developing the most distinct and innovative products in the industry. Bolide’s extensive product portfolio boasts a complete line of analog and network camera solutions, along with advanced digital video recorders, network video recorders, and accessories such as cables, connectors, and power supplies.

Aside from existing lines, new products are constantly being developed in an effort to come out with only the latest and mostly technologically advanced products in the market.

Driver Features

• Sponsored driver so it is FREE.
• Live Streaming of camera stream with video & audio on supported Control4 navigators
• Support for cameras direct or through NVR.
• Pan / Tilt / Zoom control
• Preset Control

FAQ 

What Hardware/Firmware do I need to be running?

Please contact Bolide for all firmware support on 1-800-355-0895 or www.bolideco.com

At the time of development, testing was conducted on the following recorders that were running firmware version V8.2.3.2-20230524:

• BN-NVR/4NX/NDAA
• BN-NVR/8NX-S/NDAA
• BN-NVR/16NX-S/NDAA

The driver has also been tested with the following devices:

• RS-CM-398B
• BN8019/NDAA
• BN8029AI/NDAA

I want to try this driver out before buying it?

This is a manufacturer sponsored driver and as such is 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

48 minutes ago, cnicholson said:

Awesome.  I'm going to try this.

I saw in a YouTube video (targeted at Home Assistant users) that the Ratgdo seems to track percentage open and you can open to any percentage of open.  Does your driver support this?  My use case is that I have a "whole house" exhaust fan in one of my garages and I would like to programatically crack the garage door open a bit and run exhaust fans during summer in certain situations. 

We do track the percentage however we only utilise that for feedback so that you do not need to install a reed swirch. The driver does not support setting the door to a specific position.

Driver has been updated with automatic email and push notifications (note 4sight is required).

Supports email and push notifications for

• Garage Door Close
• Garage Door Open
• Garage Door Left Open (with a definable time period)

1 hour ago, bokuwa said:

Is there a driver that allows me to integrate tuya with control4, or smart life

The Tuya driver has been discontinued.  You can no longer obtain it.

2 hours ago, Nick.92 said:

Hi, do you have any news on this?

We discontinued this project.

2 hours ago, Rob21 said:

That makes sense. Thank you!

 

@alanchow do you have any inout here? Any thoughts on being able to have the driveway turn on a set number of hours before snow? Thanks

The best you can do is 24 hours before due to the data returned.  That's a long time to have your hearing element on for in my opinion.