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Southerncentralrain

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    Southerncentralrain got a reaction from elee532 in Halo Touch On Screen Custom Buttons   
    Can this be done in HE or do we need to have a dealer do this?
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    Southerncentralrain got a reaction from South Africa C4 user in Not Receiving Emails From Director Starting 11/18/2022   
    I appear to be getting emails again. Thanks C4 staff.
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    Southerncentralrain got a reaction from Jakelay in Hunter Douglas Powerview - Strange Issue   
    I will likely give that a go when I have my dealer scheduled out next. Thanks for your ideas @Jakelay.
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    Southerncentralrain got a reaction from macosr in DS2 Door Station Email Date/Time - Where to Set/Modify?   
    In case anyone has this issue in the future... I was able to fix the time by logging into the DS2 control panel on the network (use the IP Address and login credentials noted on the Front Door Station driver), go to System --> Date & Time --> check the "Use NTP Server" option. Then save and reboot the system. I initially saved it and it would revert to the wrong time in less than an hour. I then saved it and rebooted the device (System --> Maintenance --> Restart Device). Now the time seems to be fixed permanently. 
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    Southerncentralrain got a reaction from South Africa C4 user in DS2 Door Station Email Date/Time - Where to Set/Modify?   
    In case anyone has this issue in the future... I was able to fix the time by logging into the DS2 control panel on the network (use the IP Address and login credentials noted on the Front Door Station driver), go to System --> Date & Time --> check the "Use NTP Server" option. Then save and reboot the system. I initially saved it and it would revert to the wrong time in less than an hour. I then saved it and rebooted the device (System --> Maintenance --> Restart Device). Now the time seems to be fixed permanently. 
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    Southerncentralrain got a reaction from eggzlot in YoLink + IFTTT With Control4   
    I just wanted to share my experience with YoLink products and Control4 for anyone that may be interested in quick/easy/cheap integration without having to set an appointment with a dealer. I have a really good Control4 dealer but many times I have found myself wanting a new door or motion sensor etc. and I don't want to call them out just for that.
    Since I had been working with the Chowmain IFTTT driver, I started looking on Amazon for sensors etc. that connect with IFTTT and came across the YoLink brand. They have door sensors, gate sensors, motion sensors, water leak detectors, temp/moisture monitors, electrical outlets, etc. They even have a water valve. They were very inexpensive so I figured why not give it a shot. 
    I have been really surprised at how well these things work and with very little delay as compared to the ones that are directly integrated with Control4. I now have 15-20 of their devices within our system and am about to start using their outdoor motion detectors as well. I would highly recommend considering them with your Control4 integration.
    I would like to be clear that these aren't going to be as fast as the ones that are directly integrated so you wouldn't want to use them for things that are ultra time sensitive (e.g. motion detectors to turn on lights when waling in a room). However, they are fantastic for gate notifications, "door still ajar" type alerts (e.g. attic door), mailbox open detection, leak monitoring, etc.
    I searched the forums and didn't see any reference to YoLink and that is why I decided to post. I hope this will be helpful for users that are in a situation like I am that like to do things yourself and aren't very patient.
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    Southerncentralrain got a reaction from cnicholson in YoLink + IFTTT With Control4   
    I just wanted to share my experience with YoLink products and Control4 for anyone that may be interested in quick/easy/cheap integration without having to set an appointment with a dealer. I have a really good Control4 dealer but many times I have found myself wanting a new door or motion sensor etc. and I don't want to call them out just for that.
    Since I had been working with the Chowmain IFTTT driver, I started looking on Amazon for sensors etc. that connect with IFTTT and came across the YoLink brand. They have door sensors, gate sensors, motion sensors, water leak detectors, temp/moisture monitors, electrical outlets, etc. They even have a water valve. They were very inexpensive so I figured why not give it a shot. 
    I have been really surprised at how well these things work and with very little delay as compared to the ones that are directly integrated with Control4. I now have 15-20 of their devices within our system and am about to start using their outdoor motion detectors as well. I would highly recommend considering them with your Control4 integration.
    I would like to be clear that these aren't going to be as fast as the ones that are directly integrated so you wouldn't want to use them for things that are ultra time sensitive (e.g. motion detectors to turn on lights when waling in a room). However, they are fantastic for gate notifications, "door still ajar" type alerts (e.g. attic door), mailbox open detection, leak monitoring, etc.
    I searched the forums and didn't see any reference to YoLink and that is why I decided to post. I hope this will be helpful for users that are in a situation like I am that like to do things yourself and aren't very patient.
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    Southerncentralrain got a reaction from Ale Quiroga in Possible to take Surveillance Snapshot and Email?   
    That is helpful. Thanks for the information.
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    Southerncentralrain got a reaction from South Africa C4 user in What Did You Automate Today?   
    Something basic but useful for my life. There are times where I want to get up around 3AM but the wife does not have any interest in that. I created a wake mode that turns my fan (there is a direct air outlet/fan on each side of the bed - wife didn't want a ceiling fan in that room) on and off until I wake up. This doesn't wake her up but the change in air flow multiple times will wake me up. The wake process will go on for around 5 minutes and is stopped when it detects motion in the master bathroom (where I first go when I get up). If it goes over 5 minutes without being stopped, it will send an announcement and toggle the lights in the room (where I don't sleep through it).  I have used it the last couple of morning and it worked great. 
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