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I’ve used neodimuim magnets before to get keypads to fit into surface mount back boxes. I know you’re not supposed to but it works and they are pretty strong to the point  where you have to pry them off. 
 
so basically attach keypad to faceplate, get some ca glue and glue magnets to back of keypad, and the other end of magnet to surface mount back box. 
 
works like a charm 
Thanks 
Muj 

Nice idea! Thank you

Or you can use this: 
https://www.2n.cz/en_GB/products/intercoms/2n-2wire
2 wire ethernet convertor
Thanks
Muj

One of the biggest things requested has been a low cost intercom enabled tablet.  This has actually been possible since the 2.7.1 Days!  
Hardware
Right now I think some of the best hardware to do this on a $129 Lenovo Tab M10 HD which has a great charging dock or the $99 Lenovo Tab M8 HD which has the same base but trades the 10 inch screen for the 8 inch screen.
Install the control4 app as you normally would and install the Linphone app.
Basics
Then in control4 you need to add a Universal SIP driver to the room where you are using the tablet.  
That is how the intercom appears in that room. 
Then configure Linphone to use that extension.
Improving the experience
You can use the Control4 in Pinned app mode which will make it be the main app running but then you will miss incoming calls
 
You can also enable Google Assistant Ambient mode to allow you to have a phone screensaver and information screen for Google Assistant.
 
Need help? Message me and I am happy to help you with this setup.
Should I post more details? I know this is very high level

Thanks for the offer.  I had rebooted my door station 3 times as well and run the autoconfig.  Nothing.  Went to sleep last night and work up and it seems to now be registered and working.  Strange.  Also, Apple rolled out an iOS update which includes History but don't see Intercom Anywhere yet.  Don't know if I need to set anything up or if it will come out in another update.  I'll have to look.

Nice, I will check it out.   I have Grohe fixtures in my US home as I got familar with them while in the UK.    Great products (ps thought they were German?).  

No worries, 
Maybe they are german... never really looked into them. Grohe is all over the UK tho lol
just done a google search, I stand corrected
Thanks 
Muj

On a side HomePod Mini is great BTW ...

I know exactly what im doing with my Tuesday evening 
Home upgrades here we come! 
😂

I know exactly what im doing with my Tuesday evening 
Home upgrades here we come! 
😂

Ah, that’s perfect!
 
RAV is describing where I was headed and that’s painful. 

It depends...
Doesn't matter how many audio sources you are using, what matters is how many rooms you are going to with the amp. if its just 2 rooms then yeah it will work. if more rooms then you need an audio matrix. 
Thanks 
M

Hi Chris,

Are you on IOS14?

The intercom anywhere all has been updated to support apple call kit v2.

Please make sure your intercom anywhere app is updated too.

Due to security reasons and changes from
Apple you won’t see video till you answer the call on your phone and press the video button

Thanks
M


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Just wanted to provide mujtaba.khokhar with a big thank you! This community is great and Muj has the patience of a saint when working with a newbie to this ecosystem like myself. I'm all sorted out, and Muj was also able to correctly identify  the brand and model number of my blinds simply by looking at the connector photo above, which he confirmed once he became my pro. Thanks again to everyone that contributed on this thread!

Judging by the fact it’s rs233 sounds like it might be Somfy rs485 blinds.

There’s probably a rs233 to rs484 converter taped up then the white cable goes out to the blind.

I’m a dealer, I can get you set up with an account etc and get you registered, if you can create a VPN for me to log into the network temporarily and get things setup. I’d be more than happy to help.

Send me a PM if you’re interested

Thanks
M


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Looks like the glass square face place to me for the UK market in that care.

Go to face4ltd they make c4 face plates.

Here’s an example of mine

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M





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Leprechauns, there's always trouble when leprechauns are around....

I stand corrected
I think this is true also.
Thanks
M

Chowmain - Power Outlet Experience Button Driver for Control4!

Chowmain releases the Power Outlet Experience Button driver for Control4. This driver provides icons in the style of your power outlet for your region and can be bound to any relay. We have made this driver ridiciously cheap ($25 USD MSRP) so that it can be installed in every project.

Features
Experience Button provides toggle control with feedback Property to change between type A/B/C/D/E/F/G/H/I/J/K/L style power outlets for the experience button. Relay Binding POWER_ON boolean variable ON / OFF events ON / OFF commands ON / OFF / TOGGLE Button Bindings + LED Feedback
FAQ

What is the purpose of this driver?
This driver adds a power outlet icon in the style for your region to navigator with bi-directional control and feedback. Works with any relay binding.

What smart sockets and outlets can i use with this driver?
This driver is compatible with any relay bound outlet. This includes (not limited to) the following range of smart plugs and outlets

TP-Link Kasa - Driver https://www.chowmainsoft.com/tplink-control4
KP100 - Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Plug Slim Edition https://www.kasasmart.com/us/products/smart-plugs/kasa-smart-plug-slim-edition-kp100 KP103 - Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Plug Lite https://www.kasasmart.com/us/products/smart-plugs/kasa-smart-wifi-plug-lite-hs103p2 KP105 - Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Plug Mini https://www.kasasmart.com/us/products/smart-plugs/kasa-smart-wifi-plug-mini KP107 - Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Plug, 2-Outlets https://www.kasasmart.com/us/products/smart-plugs/kasa-smart-wi-fi-plug-2-outlets-hs107 KP303 - Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip, 3-Outlets https://www.tp-link.com/au/home-networking/smart-plug/kp303/ KP200 - Smarter In-Wall Outlet https://www.kasasmart.com/us/products/smart-plugs/kasa-smart-wifi-power-outlet-kp200 KP400 - Kasa Smart Outdoor Plug https://www.kasasmart.com/us/products/smart-plugs/kasa-smart-wifi-outdoor-plug-kp400 HS100 - Smart Wi-Fi Plug https://www.tp-link.com/au/home-networking/smart-plug/hs100/ HS110 - Smart Wi-Fi Plug with Energy Monitoring https://www.tp-link.com/au/home-networking/smart-plug/hs110/ HS300 - Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip, 6-Outlets https://www.kasasmart.com/us/products/smart-plugs/kasa-smart-wi-fi-power-strip-hs300 Belkin Wemo - Driver https://www.chowmainsoft.com/belkin-wemo
WSP080 - Wemo WiFi Smart Plug https://www.belkin.com/us/p/P-WSP080/ F7C063 - Wemo Mini WiFi Smart Plug https://www.belkin.com/us/p/P-F7C063/ F7C029 - Wemo Insight WiFi Smart Plug https://www.belkin.com/us/p/P-F7C029/
Lightwave RF - Driver https://www.chowmainsoft.com/lightwave-control4
L42 - Smart Socket (2 Gang) https://lightwaverf.com/collections/all/products/smart-socket L41 - Smart Socket (European) https://lightwaverf.com/collections/all/products/smart-socket-2-gang-european
Control4 - Driver included with composer
LOZ-5S1-WH - Wireless Outlet Switch - https://www.control4.com/solutions/products/outlets/

How do I find out more information about the driver?
Please see the links below for more information about the driver.

Chowmain Website

How do I buy the driver?
This driver can be purchased from our distributor driverCentral.

Download Driver / Purchase Licence

Do you provide trial licences?
All Chowmain drivers for Control4 come with a 90 day trial.

Who do i contact for technical support?
We have two support desks. One in Australia and one in the US. Click on the link below for details.

Support

ok, next fun automation!  
New Hardware used:
$13 TP-Link HS200 wifi switch
Existing:
Garage door contact sensor
Human door contact sensor
Drivers:
Advanced Lighting timer drivers
Goal:
Automate Garage lights to turn on when either door is opened so that the garage is fully illuminated when you step into it.  
Configuration:
Used the advanced lighting timer driver to configure the driver in an "Or" configuration with the 2 sensors.  If either sensor is open, then turn on the light for 5 minutes.  When both sensors are closed, end the function and set a 2 min delay before the lights turn off.
Outcome:
My 3yr old son discovered it on his own and he told me something magic happened in the garage
The advanced lighting timer from Domonspaians is pure magic!  It is hands down one of the top 10 Control4 drivers.  It's the swiss army knife of lighting timers.  https://drivercentral.io/platforms/control4-drivers/lighting/advanced-lighting-timer/ 

There isn't a SPDIF option in composer.   The more I think of it, that shouldn't matter because the TV should just turn on by using the CD command.  The TV is a BeoVision 11-46.
**I figured it out.  I tried utilizing different buttons than CD, e.g. A-MEM, but the only one that worked was A/V analog input (with SPDIF).  Works like a champ.  

Yup. I have seen it before and that was the fix

And probably try this before my suggested step 1.  If it works, it is an even easier fix.

Try disabling the screensaver and then reenable it

You can do this on the agents section on composer he

Thanks
M


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The good folks over at Annex4, via their Facebook chat, were able to help. 
The problem:
the MAC Address wasn't bound.  The user (me) skipped that step in the docs, thinking IP Address was enough.  Anyway, once this is done the on/off controls work like a charm.