dandre

20 minutes ago, dcovach said:

Yes. The HDMI output from the hc800 to a tv or avr won't display the navigator. You'll have to rely on the c4 app, or c4 remotes. No pc/mac navigator either os3.

The app is nice, I must admit

May as well save your time... I don't think I will move to OS3 since 1/2 of my interfaces would go away.  I use my TV occasionally to interface, and my PC regularly.  Not worth it for now. 

I'm assuming if I added a touchscreen, I'd run into a compatibility issue obtaining a new-enough touchscreen that still works with an HC800?

8 minutes ago, dcovach said:

Got it.  Thanks.

Just an FYI, hc800's won't display a navigator in os3. If you can live with that, then you're another step closer to knowing whether you want to update to os3.

Meaning on my TV?  Like when I push the C4 button on my C4 remote?  I would have to use my computer or my phone?  (I don't have touchscreens).

2 minutes ago, dcovach said:

So that may need to be updated / re-configured if it hasn't already yet.  Only "V2" security drivers are compatible with OS3

Probably already done but you can check... I emailed you with my contact info.

7 minutes ago, dcovach said:

I can run a compatibility check for free and that will dictate what is incompatible with the update and how long it may take. 

Sounds good.  No touchscreens, shouldn't be any compatibility issues, but I do have a GE Concord4 connected.  Also, the PSU in my NVR is down so my security cameras are offline at the moment.

I have an HC800, no other controllers.  My experience in the past was that it took about 10 mins to upgrade the OS.  I'm specifically looking for a price on labor.

I need a price to move from 2.10 to OS3... Is it worth it?

Wow, great customer service, very responsive, and very helpful.  Neil went above and beyond to help fix issues that have been nagging me for years!  Thanks Neil!  More work to come!

10 minutes ago, dcovach said:

That looks right. I usually like to add floors (basement, 2nd level) to show a basic visual layout. Sometimes it helps in understanding how far away one room might be from another if they're separated by one or two floors.  Not always necessary. A drawing or quick phone call can sort that out too.  Your house is probably a bungalow?

Naw... it's basically a single story with a theater room upstairs.  I am going to zone my HVAC at which point I will have a controllable thermostat up there, but right now, nada.

Looks like this except with a Jeep in the garage...

12 hours ago, neil12011 said:

You should post a before and after screenshot. 

Well, I've already posted the before... Here is the after!

On 8/31/2018 at 4:10 PM, knowitall said:

Omg whoever originally did that should not be allowed to program anymore

You mean Liberty Bell Alarm?  One Touch Media took over the project for over a year, faithfully upgraded my OS, and left the rooms as-is.  Thankfully Neil fixed it... just waiting on working cameras!

Ok, thank you all for the help.  I have selected a programmer for this job.  I appreciate all of the feedback and support, you have all been great.  I'm sure I will have more jobs in the future because my list is long.

Now you know why I don't have a dealer.   

So aren't my "backyard, courtyard, north wing, garage" considered rooms?  Maybe this isn't the correct sub-forum for this...

Not sure you guys can read this small font in the attached image, but does my system look disorganized to you?

It reads:  David Andre Home, Home, House, Main, Home... then all my stuff.  I only had backyard, courtyard, north wing, and garage added recently for my distributed audio zones.

2 minutes ago, dcovach said:

One of the 3rd party drivers that was created by @msgreenf is also an Amcrest driver. It supports both brands. There isn't much of a way around not using the driver. It may be possible to add a free generic camera test driver for each of your cameras but that may require a little more work but you will not benefit from any of the enhanced motion sensing programming features of the 3rd party driver option.  Your choice. Personally, I recommend the 3rd party option.

Understood, thank you for the clarification on the advantages of this particular/existing driver!

1 minute ago, dandre said:

Thanks.  The drop down box only offers Composer HE 2.10.3 for download with a "click here" option to patch earlier versions.  In other words, I don't see a way to re-download HE 2.10.0 for a fresh installation.

Nix that... I must have accessed the link differently.  2.10.0 IS there when I go in the way you described!

2 minutes ago, dcovach said:

Make sure you download the updated newer version of composer he 2.10 (patched) from the link shown when you log into your control4.com account.  There will be a message about this. It should get you connected to your project again.

Thanks.  The drop down box only offers Composer HE 2.10.3 for download with a "click here" option to patch earlier versions.  In other words, I don't see a way to re-download HE 2.10.0 for a fresh installation.

Seems like Dahua is OEM for Honeywell, Panasonic, Lorex, QSee, Amcrest, Legrand... there are some pretty big names there to not have a driver readily available!  But you guys would know more than I !!! (Also ONVIF)

Edit:  readily available meaning free from C4 - I understand you programmers have developed your own drivers for resale, which are readily available to the dealers on this forum. 

Pay day is coming up!!!

My director is on version 2.10.0.540110. 

PS - ComposerHE ver 2.10.0 stopped connecting (can't authenticate) so I can't screen capture my layout... the security patch didn't work though I might need to restart my PC.  Unfortunately I'm working on it remotely so that will have to wait until tonight.

Bid... quote... I was really just looking for a price.  Do these things happen over paypal?  How do I know who is reputable/honest/fair?

I guess the Dahua driver is 3rd party?  That seems odd to me since they are a huge OEM for the security market, the other being Hikvision... I thought between the two vendors they made like 90% of the equipment?!?

Edit: thanks for those of you that responded via PM.  I will probably take my time making a decision, I have to wait for payday anyway.

Relatively new to the forum... is it reasonable to ask for bids on a small job and possibly future remote programming work?

Currently I have two small changes that need to be done:

1. Add Dahua NVR driver to C4 to integrate my cameras into C4 (DAHUA NVR5208-8P-4KS2)
2. Change the remote control display so I can watch "TV" instead of watch "Uverse"

I have an HC800, located in NorCal but currently no dealer.