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Is C4 getting lapped by open source solutions?
-defunct- replied to wnpublic's topic in General Control4 Discussion
1) I'm not going to blow an alias. 2) I don't trust you. 3) It seems my comment was wholly misinterpreted as wanting to ban a user, not the case, so maybe my example was bad. That was more or less just stating that I'm not a pushover/lightweight when it comes to impacting change within the system. I actually enjoy the whole hacker scenario and would only close things through software innovation rather than restricting people by other means. The hacks show where security is lacking. -
Is C4 getting lapped by open source solutions?
-defunct- replied to wnpublic's topic in General Control4 Discussion
Didn't expect a random parenting discussion, but okay. Based on the context, it was a warning and clarification of what will be done since the response to my comment about severing the functionality of the integration was that I wasn't going to do anything. Hoping nothing happens and integration remains is pushing luck. -
Is C4 getting lapped by open source solutions?
-defunct- replied to wnpublic's topic in General Control4 Discussion
That wasn't a threat, it was a warning. It's good to know what kind of employer you would be. Thankfully, those above me understand the difference between a warning and a threat and would also be the ones determining if I need to ensure somebody is no longer allowed in the ecosystem as an installer or a user. -
Separate audio and video in room
-defunct- replied to DrGonzo65's topic in Programming with Composer
Edit* Multidisplay driver focuses on video sharing. It is the replacement for the video wall driver. -
Is C4 getting lapped by open source solutions?
-defunct- replied to wnpublic's topic in General Control4 Discussion
Yep. I recall the community being about 200-300 vs the Control4 customer base being 400k+, so .05% of users are in there. -
Is C4 getting lapped by open source solutions?
-defunct- replied to wnpublic's topic in General Control4 Discussion
That's fair. It could have been a discussion area in a few places and could explain why Neeo was purchased instead of a remote being developed and why the C4 thermostat took so long to be replaced. Waiting on third party devices to provide a solution hurt Control4, and I'm glad that all hardware development didn't stop. The places hardware was created gave a very good argument to keep our own devices in every category. -
Is C4 getting lapped by open source solutions?
-defunct- replied to wnpublic's topic in General Control4 Discussion
Interestingly, that wasn't the case at all. The Control4 audio system was healthy and improving at the same time the Sonos integration was maintained the best it could. That same period was 2.10.x where the mass amount of native services were introduced and 2.10.x saw improvements on the advanced audio with the introduction of the Triad One. -
Is C4 getting lapped by open source solutions?
-defunct- replied to wnpublic's topic in General Control4 Discussion
You must have not used the latest version of the app, it is faster than it has been (yes, it was slow on some systems and the iOS app was slower than the Android app) Camera resolution is limited by EAs OSD at 720p, if that is ignored, 1080p works across the board for mobile app and touchscreens. I don't use a separate app to view my cameras, but that is anecdotal. -
Separate audio and video in room
-defunct- replied to DrGonzo65's topic in Programming with Composer
Best way is split it into two 'room's in the project design so you can have both active at the same time and turn each off independently. So one 'room' for bedroom video and one 'room' for bedroom audio. -
Is C4 getting lapped by open source solutions?
-defunct- replied to wnpublic's topic in General Control4 Discussion
2 app? It's one now. I don't think that argument happens. It's more or less why a specific feature is not integrated, like Airplay 2, or Apple Music, etc. If an entire solution was a better experience, there would be no heartache over Control4 being a non-diy solution. -
Is C4 getting lapped by open source solutions?
-defunct- replied to wnpublic's topic in General Control4 Discussion
As a Snap One employee on beta, I'm glad my wife has some patience, lol -
Is C4 getting lapped by open source solutions?
-defunct- replied to wnpublic's topic in General Control4 Discussion
hmm, interesting thoughts. -
Is C4 getting lapped by open source solutions?
-defunct- replied to wnpublic's topic in General Control4 Discussion
I agree with your categories of those interested in home automation. Control4 targets and builds around #1. #2 and #3 just get upset because the DIY alternatives aren't close to the same functionality. #2 and #3 are targets of Alexa, Google Assistant, and other DIY platforms. -
Is C4 getting lapped by open source solutions?
-defunct- replied to wnpublic's topic in General Control4 Discussion
Open source is valuable where it is. Not all open source is secure, but that's why OSRBs exist and open source needs continually audited for vulns. Control4 would not exist without opensource services and utlities, but the magic happens in non-open source code. -
Is C4 getting lapped by open source solutions?
-defunct- replied to wnpublic's topic in General Control4 Discussion
The reasoning is not because it will make the dealers mad. It's literally because the dealer model is considered a better solution than DIY. It's 1000 times easier supporting individuals that are paid to install the solution than the random DIY hobbyist. HE usage is extremely low. It's not something used by more than a handful of customers. -
First question: Unfortunately the API and usage of Sonos is limited, so the full playlist won't ever show. You will need to change the audio devices to get that ability. I believe Heos and Ryff (Control4's native audio) are the only ones that allow that with a Control4 app or touchscreen. second question: Seeking is not possible in a Control4 system, the most you can do is skip to the next track or restart the current track. third question: The best solution here is Ryff (native audio), I believe Heos can as well, but I am not sure how good it is compared to the native experience.
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No remote access with Composer Home Edition
-defunct- replied to drmark12pa's topic in Troubleshooting, Workarounds, & Bugs
What version of composer HE? Have you tried it on a second computer? -
Is C4 getting lapped by open source solutions?
-defunct- replied to wnpublic's topic in General Control4 Discussion
In July, I didn't have the request come from above me. This time it did and I kinda laughed because I had looked into it at that point and didn't have the authority to make the changes. That changed recently. -
Is C4 getting lapped by open source solutions?
-defunct- replied to wnpublic's topic in General Control4 Discussion
If authorized, I can have entire people banned from the ecosystem, so I wouldn't try your luck. -
Is C4 getting lapped by open source solutions?
-defunct- replied to wnpublic's topic in General Control4 Discussion
Thanks for the stats. Helps with the task I have of investigating the usage. It is not authorized and will be shut off from access. -
It's just giving a name to the audio streaming architecture. No technical changes.
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Exactly. Example: HC200/300/500 can't handle TLS1.2. HC800 and HC250 can, but it wasn't a capability for the HC250 until 2.9.1 because it was necessary for the Napster update.
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Anything would last a long time if it was self contained, required zero updates, and sat on an isolated network. The cloud and consumer usability changed that aspect.
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Very old. The government also still uses windows XP in some cases. Doesn't make it smart or secure. Power plants and manufacturing plants have security controls preventing access because those devices cannot survive in a hostile network. Consumer IoT has started shifting towards securing itself to be secure inside hostile environments.
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Totally missed the meaning behind that comment as well... /shrug I guess that's why guys like me have jobs.