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8 hours ago, LollerAgent said:

What driver are you using?  The drivers themselves need to be updated.  Domaudeo's DMX driver hasn't been updated yet.

It's updated now - https://www.blackwiredesigns.com/store/advanced-dmx-for-control4/

Oh - I just answered my own question - And see it does already . https://www.blackwiredesigns.com/store/advanced-dmx-for-control4/

Hey @jackstone - Do you know when your DMX Driver will include the new OS3.3 Color wheel support?

The amazing thing is how quick Siri is in recognising / actioning the voice request ….. and obviously the flexibility that you can actually to anything which is connected into C4 so easily.  

12 hours ago, alanchow said:

Yep for those who haven’t done it before we have a guide on how to do it on our website.  Only limitation is they it will only work on your own network (unless you port forward which we don’t recommend).

https://www.chowmainsoft.com/generic-tcp-command

 

For me, it only working locally is part of the beauty, as I like the security inherent with this. Another super reliable driver from your team - thanks @alanchow!

OMG - How have I never come across the Chowmain TCP Driver in Combo with Siri Shortcuts...........   Wow - So simple, and works blisteringly fast, and Sooooo. easy to setup!  Thanks Guys!

19 hours ago, LollerAgent said:

How does this differ from the normal Somfy+myLink driver where the blinds communicate with the myLink hub via RF and the myLink hub talks to C4 via Wifi?  The myLink hub+software is horrible.  Can you select pre-sets/favorites (etc, the "MY" button on Somfy) with this method?

I'm not sure - as have only worked with the Bond.  It's only one way, but seems pretty reliable!

Added a Bind bridge pro, and the Chowmains Somfy Driver. Incorporating all my blinds into my project along with some basic automation.  

Smart move, leverage the physical tech, and cumulated global footprint to create a subscription (recurring revenue) model over time..........  It's inevitable    

Protect doesn't integrate with C4 properly.  Go with Dahua for CCTV.

8 hours ago, zaphod said:

I am not sure if this is the case of the timeout, I think it is more of a case of visibility of the network devices to Unifi.  If every switch you had was Unifi then you would likely be ok.  But there is important devices that I would want to be monitored that Unifi doesn't appear to see.  For example, I have a Pioneer AVR that is controlled by a C4 IP driver.  It is in my bedroom on a 5 port switch which is downstream from my main switch.  Fing sees this device and says it is active.  But my Unifi Controller doesn't know about this device, at least not right now, so it can't monitor this device on the network.  But it would be nice to get a notification if this dropped off the LAN as thought would cause problems.  And my AVR really doesn't have a reason to hit the internet, it just needs to sit on my LAN to be controlled by C4.

I assume the 5 port swiytch is non unifi?  If so,  you can buy a cheap POE powered 5 port unifi flex switch for $80......  Would resolve this

16 hours ago, Cinegration said:

The tool is more than a network scanner driver it also performs actions on the network.  The unifi network allows for control and event triggers. As a pinnacle control 4 dealer we wanted a network tool that wouldn’t limit us to what we can provide our clients. This is why we chose unifi and after more than 300+ clients on unifi we have not been disappointed. If you are not using all unifi I agree you could run into limitations.  But since the switches are so cheap and the software so refined, it’s a no brainer for us to only spec unifi equipment. 

 

note: the offline of the matrix switches that you’re talking about is why we have a client timeout value (default of 60 minutes) for event triggers   This pretty much eliminates devices that go to sleep for a while creating a false offline event

 

I agree with the above that unifi is terrific, my hospitality technology business has 100's of clients using it.  Always full stack (Gateway / Switch /AP), and it's all good!

Wow - that's pretty sick!  Well done.

7 minutes ago, alanchow said:

Never heard of it before.  Honestly though RTS is kind of a solved problem with Bond.  Its really affordable, easy to install and works well.

Yeah, I pre-ordered the new one. But they cancelled my order, as don’t ship to the U.K.   will have to ghost ship it over I suppose:) thanks Alan!

On 4/30/2021 at 11:20 PM, alanchow said:

RTS is the same globally and can be controlled by any RTS based controller including Bond.

Quick question @alanchow - Do you know of the Somfy Connexoon RTS Controller?  Do you have a driver for that?

Wouldn't mind testing the Synology version!

What are the recommendations for Somfy hardware (RTS / Mylink / Bond)? And does anyone know if the U.K. somfy blinds are limited as to what they can connect to, or are they the same globally?

This isn’t mine, came across it on a Facebook group, so thought I’d share here::

I'm programming a project where there's [Scene] buttons on a couple keypad dimmers. I'm making it so that when you press the button, it recalls a scene, but when you press-and-hold the button, it saves current settings as the scene. Wrote instructions for myself, thought I'd share them here:

::::SETUP::::

Add one Snapshot Driver per [scene] button

•    Select the lights/AV you want saved/recalled

Make [scene] button’s...

•    Button behavior “Keypad”

•    LED behavior “Push/Release”

Create a 3 seconds Timer for each Scene button, named:

•    Scene - [Room] P&H

(For press-and-hold)

Create a Macro called “Snapshot Save Flash Delay”

::::PROGRAMMING::::

When [scene] is pressed, start [timer].

When [scene] is released, if [timer] is running, then recall snapshot.

When [timer] expires, then

•    save snapshot

•    Set [button] LED to white

•    Macro: Snapshot Save Flash Delay

•    Set [button] LED to black

•    Macro: Snapshot Save Flash Delay

•    Set [button] LED to white

•    Macro: Snapshot Save Flash Delay

•    Set [button] LED to black

•    Macro: Snapshot Save Flash Delay

•    Set [button] LED to white

•    Macro: Snapshot Save Flash Delay

•    Set [button] LED to black

When [macro] is executed, then delay 200ms (or so)

Direct as an iPad app

1 hour ago, cnicholson said:

I assume you mean installing the iOS app on the M1 mac, right?   So all works well?  I was worried about network issues for iOS apps running in "virtual iPad / iPhone" mode.  But no problems for you so far I take it?

Yeah - works flawlessly 

If you have a new Mac (M1), and you're not using the Control4 App, you should give it a go.  I find myself using it a lot more than I thought I would.   Loving it actually!!!

Highly recommended.....

It's a pretty high bar over there at team Chowmain - you must be good to have made the cut . Great to see Good businesses Growing!

3 hours ago, jackstone said:

We have just release a new version of the driver, with some nice and often requested features:

- New ColorPicker interface that support RGBW / RGB+CCT / White Temperature, all into one interface supported on T3/T4 and Mobile devices.

- The ColorPicker wheel is now hosted by an highly reliable repository, no more black screen and spinning wheel. It will work.

- The Tunable White dimmer now support CCT as well as Circadian Lighting. The Cicardian lighting option is entirely automated, no need to mess with C4 schedule.

- Lot of bug fixes.

Here's the new ColorPicker:

Circadian Lighting Option:

 

Wow - this looks epic! After eventually taking the plunge into using DMX last month, I was surprised at how easy it all is really - I wish I had done it years ago.  I’d say to anyone considering trying it, just do it, you can add a lot of value to your clients projects by having DMX in your arsenal!  
 

This driver is definitely taking DMX to a meeting level in Control4!

In answer to the original question - nothing comes close.  

But besides that, imagine trying to sell you Multi-million dollar smart home that only you can support.......  That won't go done well.........

Native homekit support - So I don't have to open the app, and wait for it to connect in order to use it...