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chesterwilson

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  1. I'm with you, it's crazy that a device that provides IR and Serial functionality needs to be replaced. Literally zero reason for Control4 not to have supported I/O functions. It's a pretty simple function, you don't need multiple iterations of controllers to perform such a function.
  2. You could go the Ebay route and purchase not too expensive EA1's and touchscreens. If you have a lot of speaker points you could go Sonos and not worry about your OS upgrade being tied to your sound system equipment. Control4 supports 13,500 third party products, you might be better off buying cheaper tablets with wall mounts, I/O extenders, doorbell cameras. I get questions on my system all the time because of my touch screens. It's kind of a showcase for the product, but they will be being replaced by sheet rock now. There is no way I'm spending $1k a screen every five years, this is not an iPhone. Bottom line, the less Control4 branded products you have the less you need to worry about swapping equipment every major OS release.
  3. Ironic that it works with 13,500 third party devices but not its own HC250.
  4. Since Speaker Points aren't supported in 3.0, what is the alternative? Triad One?
  5. Yes it does seem like a money grab, unless they explain otherwise. They were actively selling this unit less than 3 years ago.
  6. HC250's were being sold and actively promoted less than three years ago. It's absolutely ridiculous that they couldn't find a way to support this in 3.0.
  7. Why is the HC250 no longer supported when the HC800 is? Was it that hard to allow users to be able to use it as a slave for I/O only?
  8. Do you use your phone app or do you not carry your phone with you? I have always found it so much easier to use the phone app over the in wall or portable touchscreen.
  9. If I upgrade to 3.0 do I lose MyHome-Mac, or can I still use the existing version?
  10. Yes it will, because I paid for it. How is that is good news? I see that posted quite a bit.
  11. Technology changes quickly. The lesson I learned is that it's best to spackle up the holes in my walls and not make the same mistake again.
  12. I think it's fair for Control4 to EOL a 9 year old product. It's also fair for me to not invest in a product that costs $900 per screen plus installation cost.
  13. Touch Screens (5) - 7" In-Wall v2, 7" Portable v2, 5" In-Wall (FKA: Infinity Edge), 7" In-Wall (FKA: Infinity Edge), 7" In-Wall RevB (FKA: Infinity Edge) I think purchasing Control4 touchscreens moving forward would be a costly mistake.
  14. This is a pretty brutal update. Losing MYHome on Mac is terrible, I use it all the time. Having to replace in wall touchscreens isn't fun and replacing my HC-250 (Which I only use as IR extenders) is pretty tough to swallow.
  15. OMG that is a depressing GUI. Did they get the design inspiration from a windows phone?
  16. LOL, agree on the Windows. Everyone updates their phone, computer, tv the second it becomes available. It's the way technology is these days. Sure no one is forcing 3.0 on anyone. However, I think it says something that in 3 years your secondary equipment is no longer upgradeable. Especially a secondary controller that is supposed to be mounted behind TV's. I can understand if it was the main controller but it's silly that something be used for IR and Serial outputs can't be added on a 3.0 system (again assuming the rumor is true).
  17. What exciting information has been shared so far? A new GUI? The only information I have seen, so far, isn't very exciting. I'm assuming there will be things to get excited about, but nothing released so far is exciting.
  18. I feel bad for people who paid MSRP for HC250, a few years ago, and will now find out they need to be removed from "behind the tv" and replaced (if rumor is true since Control4 doesn't preannounce, blah blah blah). It hurts a lot less paying $75 on ebay then $599 to my dealer. An excellent reason to not buy a replacement, fool me once....
  19. Yes, I have PowerView Pirouettes. My friend has them as well, they work great.
  20. I have HD installed and it works beautifully. Any other option was significantly more expensive and HD window treatments are very high quality.
  21. We are all anxiously awaiting our equipment to be EOL'ed. Can't wait for 3.0. All the "exciting" rumors are pretty underwhelming thus far. Thanks for sharing, though. This is also similar to what I have heard.
  22. Looking to purchase rack ears for my HC800 and 16zamsv3-b matrix. PM me if you have an extra, aren't using or just looking to sell.
  23. Good luck to all the Control4 employees, you have built an amazing product, I hope SnapAV recognizes that.
  24. Looking to buy the following (new, open-box, reconditioned, used): In wall Silver LCR/4 (QTY 3) In wall Silver Surround (QTY 8 ) In room Silver sub with rackamp 700 (QTY 2) JVC RS1000 or RS2000 Send me a PM with cost and what you have.
  25. I was pretty much given the run around. I had to email them multiple times over a month long time frame and told me it was in queue to be completed. Finally, they said that I had to be on 2.10 in order for it to work. I'd stay away from them.
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