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I have AmbiSonic Systems speakers with this sub and they are amazing.

This may or may not be your problem, but the fan controllers can only have one fan “load” per controller. If you are trying to control more than one fan with the same controller, look at something like this and if it can be added to your fan it should solve your problems. Yes I know it comes with a remote, but you will be programming it to your keypads so the remote will not be used.

We use Bond to control our gas fireplace. We have a button on a keypad with a triple tap for on and single tap for off. You can search the forums and find several threads on this. Makes and models included. Pretty sure ours weren’t in the database, but we just “learned” them.

My $0.02, the Toto Neorest toilets are amazing. I believe the remote is IR so would be simple to control with an IR blaster. I know that is not what the original post was about, but if you ever have one you will never have another house without at least one in the master.

+1 for Bond Bridge and Chowmain driver. This is what I use in my house for our Real Fyre fireplace and it has been rock solid. For reference, I have the CHM1-30 logs with the G45-30-11 burner/remote. For what its worth, our friend that owns the store recommended we only get the on/off remote rather than the fully adjustable remote. She said that the only ones they have problems with are the fully adjustable units. For control I added a button on one of the keypads in the room. For safety, a single tap is off. So hopefully a kid playing around at worst turns it off. To turn it on it takes a triple tap and the only other person that knows that is my wife. Hopefully those trying to turn it on that shouldn’t be will just think it is not working.

Having the Samsung Frames made it super simple. That being said, when putting together a frame on their site, they do ask all the questions you would expect, side depth, surface or recessed, mount, etc. I would imagine that no matter the tv or mount, if you give them the info they will make it look good. See below.

Bond Bridge and Chowmain driver will get you there. This is what I use in my house for fireplace and shades and it has been rock solid.

I thought I would put a plug in for FrameMyTV. If you are looking to have your TVs framed, they are a great option. It was an easy ordering and instal process. We have the Samsung Frame TVs and couldn’t be happier with the fit and finish. I attached a few pictures. If you have questions just let me know. Also, for the dealers on here, they do offer dealer agreements.

Seems the Rachio and the Hunter are the two favorite controllers. I am looking at getting one of the two. Does anyone have experience with both? Does Hunter allow you to use a PWS as Rachio does? Any pros or cons to each? Integration any better for either? The one note I would make for my system is that it will require more than one Rachio vs a single unit for the Hunter. Thanks.

Can you provide this?

Sounds like Google Home is enough for you. As Eggzlot said, if this is all that is connected and you don’t want/need anything else, just do away with Control4. Unplug it and use the remote the owner left you.

Plenty of options out there. Think virtually any handicapped entrance these days. You would have to decide if the cost was worth it. Here are the options at Grainger. Some cheaper options on Amazon as well. This would be pretty easy to accomplish, just might be pricy. Anything is possible with enough time and money.

I just have to say, I read this thread over lunch today and very much enjoyed it. It reminded me of the dogs on Funniest Home Videos chasing their tales. I certainly can’t add any professional help, but my pic is my original system from 09’. It has grown to 24 individual audio zones and 10 individual video zones. We have 7.4 in the theater room, 5.1 in the master bedroom, 20+ cameras, lighting, remote blinds, keypads, sprinkler, etc. Lots of drivers and lots of programming. We have a CA-10 because I wanted it, though dealer said it wasn’t necessary. CA-10 is running the director and HC-800 is running zigbee, audio, IR, security interface, etc. So two “controllers” for 24 zones as I believe you are calling them. We have many areas with multiple “zones” within them and it is not a problem. As for the OSD, we never use this, thus all the additional controllers were not needed. Also, seems like a good spot to say thanks to all the pros that help out and give advice on these forums.

According to the spec sheets, the Bond Bridge is limited to 30 devices and the Bond Pro is limited to 50 devices.

If you have an AppleTV or FireTV. Add the Photo Station App on the QNAP. Put QMedia on an AppleTV. Should be everything you are looking for. Lots of cool features in there for photographers, which will be what you want. Here is a link to a QNAP video that discusses some Video, photo and music capabilities. You can skip over to the Photo Station section (just before 18 minutes). I use this set up on a Samsung Frame to display pics of the family. Just have an “album” on the QNAP and the QMedia continuously cycles through whatever is in that “album”. Result is a giant 4K digital frame.

Again, the biggest question I am not sure has been answered is what is your end goal. This may be more “control” than you are looking for, but here you go. The options are limitless. http://www1.lightorama.com LoR Christmas Videos - http://www1.lightorama.com/christmas-videos/ LoR Halloween Videos - http://www1.lightorama.com/halloween-videos/ LoR DIY Kits - http://www1.lightorama.com/build-it-yourself-kits/

Get a Bond Bridge and the Chowmain driver. Rock solid.

I know this thread is talking about garage doors and Bond, but thought this is as good a spot as any. We are using a SainSmart RJ45 TCP/IP Remote Control Board with Integrated 8-Ch Relay at our house. Hard wired so takes a lot of the variables out of the equation. At $45 was a pretty inexpensive way to get it integrated. Put one button on the keypad for each of the 4 garage doors and has been rock solid for years. https://www.sainsmart.com/products/rj45-tcp-ip-remote-control-board-with-integrated-8-ch-relay

Couple of options. I have not found any automated versions that aren’t also pricey. At least not any that I would want to purchase. https://inca-tvlifts.com/ https://www.legrandav.com/products/resultset?Chief=Display Mounts

Skip the Somfy bridge, just get a Bond. The Somfy bridge was garbage for us. It worked about 1 out of 10 times. Got a Bond Bridge (with Alan’s driver) and it has worked 100% of the time since.

Cool Components has some good products. Here is a link to the “venting rooms and equipment closets” section. They have a bunch of “cool” cooling products for all applications. http://www.coolcomponents.com/Rooms-Closets_c_9.html You can add a variable switch, link below so the hotter it gets, the more air it moves. http://www.coolcomponents.com/Advanced-LT-Controller-v2-OnOff-Variable-Speed-_p_390.html I have the VS-HF-PRO up close to the ceiling sucking warm air out and a passive vent around the floor that allows cooler air in. Simple, cost effective and works for me.

For those of you with your own, what weather stations are you using?

AVSnap is a great program for designing systems. It is free and can be downloaded at http://avsnap.com/. I have attempted to attach some sample projects. Update: Sorry couldn't get it to upload images very well, if I tried one at a time nothing showed up. If I uploaded all 7 project images, only the second one showed up. You can go to their website though. It is a great tool. Additionally, Rack Tools is a great program for designing racks and it is also free. Both allow you to create your own libraries and put your own products in.