northernlights

How would one stream music at home if they are not physically at the address and on the network they want to stream. I do not have a NAS setup with the system...

16 hours ago, eggzlot said:

You are missing automation.  Everything you listed is isolated control - well I’m sure Caseta lights have scheduling functions and sensors to automate it

but control4 or any automation platform shines with automation and things working in harmony - no siloed control options.  If you are using c4 for control then that too is overkill. 
 

automation is a luxury I realize - far from a necessity 

Well that is where things like Apple's Homekit and Google's Nest or Amazon's Alexa Smart Home come in? They all have scenes and scheduling functions. Sure it may not be as seamless as C4 but should be pretty close? Why spend the money on something big like C4 if you aren't using it that much. I was in 4600 foot home with lighting and shades and locks and AV etc. But ultimately only used a fraction of automation because it was just kind of a PITA at times. And limited ability to program without a dealer...

I have been using C4 systems in my two homes over the last 15+ years. Moving and deciding if C4 is really "worth it" anymore. With the rise of smart products and homes, do I really need to invest that kind of money as before?

Pros:

1 platform that is "integrated"

Cons:

Always found it difficult to find affordable and available installers.

Dimmers and controllers and devices are all expensive

I don't use the system like I used to. No longer have a family living with me. Its just me and my girlfriend visiting. 

Fragmented looks like this:

TV: Smart TV's (I don't use cable boxes anymore) and sound bar

Sound: New smart receivers use an app to control

Blinds: Just need a button on a wall and wireless connection for an app to set a schedule

Security: Blink cameras with their app

Keyless entry hardware: Do these have wifi enabled secure app functionality for remote usage?

Lighting: Caseta throughout?

AC/Heating: Ecobee

Sure all of this is fragmented but I rarely control multiple things in one session from within the C4 app anyway. I am looking to be more economical given the world in 2021 of smart devices looks MUCH different than 18 years ago. So what am I missing?

3 hours ago, Matt Lowe said:

yes you need to remove the cover plate and then the doorbell will come apart to add in your nameplate.

 

Soooo....See why it wouldn't be so hard for C4 to include a manual? I see no screws to remove the cover plate. Don't really want to rip it off. Does it just pop up with force?

On 8/25/2019 at 1:43 PM, Matt Lowe said:

any specific information you are looking for?

Something simple... How do you get that plastic covering off the nameplate without breaking the plastic? Do you have to take off the housing? If so, how to do this?

Over the last 2-4 weeks all of a sudden the Intercom App on my iPhone keeps triggering (almost always between 11pm-5am) and waking me up. Sometimes there is an associated door announcement with it, most of the time not. When I view the intercom screen, nobody is at the front door. Besides reinstalling the App, any other suggestions?

Here is what I have and what my needs are:

I have a DS2 camera at the door. I also have an exterior Panasonic IP camera for my courtyard.

I would like to add a very low profile and inconspicuous indoor IP camera that will be placed up high on a bookshelf looking over the family room and main corridor throughout the house. There is local power and a switch at the bookshelf. I don't need a camera that is capable of very low to no light. Low profile is the key. I would like the camera to have motion sensing built in to trigger the NVR to record on any motion event.

So I need a camera and NVR that meets these needs. Any help would be appreciated.