AtlantaSteven Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Hi, My installer gave names to various devices but I'd like to change them now that I have Composer HE. I see how to rename playlists but I don't see how to change device names. For example, there are 2 fans, each with a fan light. They are both called "Fan Light". I'd like to make one Master Light and the other Family Light. Any suggestions? thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgreenf Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 3 minutes ago, AtlantaSteven said: Hi, My installer gave names to various devices but I'd like to change them now that I have Composer HE. I see how to rename playlists but I don't see how to change device names. For example, there are 2 fans, each with a fan light. They are both called "Fan Light". I'd like to make one Master Light and the other Family Light. Any suggestions? thanks in advance Device names can't be renamed in HE. A dealer must rename devices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VINCELdUB Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 You should be able to right click on it and select rename. Or while it's highlighted press F2 on your keyboard. I haven't used home edition in a very long time. But that should work for you. Happy Automating! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgreenf Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Just now, VINCELdUB said: You should be able to right click on it and select rename. Or while it's highlighted press F2 on your keyboard. I haven't used home addition in a very long time. But that should work for you. Happy Automating! You cannot rename devices in HE. Adding devices, bindings and renaming devices are the only things you can't do in HE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VINCELdUB Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Well, I feel silly. Thank you Mr. Green Happy Automating! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VINCELdUB Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 OK Atlanta Steven, if you cannot remain using composer home edition, then the next thought would be to make a list of all of the devices you want to rename, current name and what you want the new name to be. Then pass that along to your dealer and ask him to login remotely and make the change for you quickly. Since he's taking your money, they should not be a problem. If you're having difficulty, I or many other Remote dealers on the site would happily help you out for a very small fee. Happy Automating! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtlantaSteven Posted February 22, 2017 Author Share Posted February 22, 2017 2 minutes ago, msgreenf said: You cannot rename devices in HE. Adding devices, bindings and renaming devices are the only things you can't do in HE Well that sucks. They had named devices in such as way that it makes no sense now that I see it in Composer. Hope they don't charge me when I ask them to change it. I knew I couldn't add devices with HE but I thought I could rename to names that make sense to me. I'm setting up Amazon Alexa, so I want to use name that make sense. Do you get around this issue by creating groups and to name them what you want? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgreenf Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 1 minute ago, AtlantaSteven said: Well that sucks. They had named devices in such as way that it makes no sense now that I see it in Composer. Hope they don't charge me when I ask them to change it. I knew I couldn't add devices with HE but I thought I could rename to names that make sense to me. I'm setting up Amazon Alexa, so I want to use name that make sense. Do you get around this issue by creating groups and to name them what you want? Ah! well thats a different story. You can rename the "alexa name" without renaming it in composer. You do that at customer.control4.com and login, click on alexa and there is a pencil next to each device - rename them there and that is what alexa knows. Then rerun discovery on Alexa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtlantaSteven Posted February 22, 2017 Author Share Posted February 22, 2017 12 minutes ago, msgreenf said: Ah! well thats a different story. You can rename the "alexa name" without renaming it in composer. You do that at customer.control4.com and login, click on alexa and there is a pencil next to each device - rename them there and that is what alexa knows. Then rerun discovery on Alexa. cool, that worked.. Now I'll play some more. thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgreenf Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Just now, AtlantaSteven said: cool, that worked.. Now I'll play some more. thanks again No problem! Glad you got a solution without having to contact your dealer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padair Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 On 2/22/2017 at 12:18 PM, msgreenf said: Device names can't be renamed in HE. A dealer must rename devices. If this is the case what is the purpose of composer home edition having the option "F2 Rename" on the menu when you right click a room name for example. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyknight Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 41 minutes ago, padair said: If this is the case what is the purpose of composer home edition having the option "F2 Rename" on the menu when you right click a room name for example. HE is a stripped down version of PRO - probably just a left over menu item. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgreenf Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 I have written a driver that allows device renaming... rea and wnpublic 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnpublic Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 Won't save you a dealer fee, but there is a device renaming driver that your dealer can install. after that, name away. msgreenf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnpublic Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 Just now, msgreenf said: I have written a driver that allows device renaming... oops, what he said. msgreenf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Africa C4 user Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 20 hours ago, msgreenf said: I have written a driver that allows device renaming... And still a driver that every user of HE should purchase as renaming of devices is definitely a necessity for us tinkerers. The driver is available on the Blackwire website. msgreenf and Gary Leeds UK 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dueport Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 On 4/6/2021 at 3:17 PM, South Africa C4 user said: And still a driver that every user of HE should purchase as renaming of devices is definitely a necessity for us tinkerers. The driver is available on the Blackwire website. Couldn’t agree more - essential! @msgreenf did us a huge service by fixing this issue for us! msgreenf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocky350z Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 On 4/5/2021 at 6:53 PM, msgreenf said: I have written a driver that allows device renaming... I assume this driver has to be purchased by the dealer and installed? Or is it something I can install? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgreenf Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 Just now, rocky350z said: I assume this driver has to be purchased by the dealer and installed? Or is it something I can install? it does require dealer install Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocky350z Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 2 minutes ago, msgreenf said: it does require dealer install What's the name of the driver - I can't find it on Blackwire, would you happen to know the cost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgreenf Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 1 minute ago, rocky350z said: What's the name of the driver - I can't find it on Blackwire, would you happen to know the cost? https://www.blackwiredesigns.com/store/c4-device-renamer/ $75 - see your PMs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlaugh Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 Does this enable renaming rooms as well? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgreenf Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 No. No api to allow room renaming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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