Hi
I bought a whole load of LightwaveRF dimmer switches for my flat. I'm generally happy with them, but I know that I won't be truly happy until I have a system that can report back the status of each light. So I was looking into the Fibaro dimmers which require mounting in a back box behind a separate switch.
Then I'd like to build up the system using an rfxtrx controller (anyone tried the new RFXtrx433-E version?) and a Windows server running some kind of web interface and logic that ties it all together. Preferably something expandable to support iOS notifications, a nice mobile web interface, maybe even an iOS app. With a view to adding door security controls, blinds control, garage door, etc. at a later date.
Anyway my questions:
1/ Fibaro dimmers behind switches. Do they need a large backbox as compared with LightwaveRF dimmers? My LWRF devices only just fit into some back boxes
2/ I've looked a little bit at some open source Domotic servers. Can someone point me towards some useful articles comparing their functionality? There seems to be so much hot air and not enough data on these server softwares!
3/ Anyone else using Z-Wave and electric door openers? I've looked at the various smartphone door locks (Kevo - easy to break in, August - not released yet, Goji - gorgeous but not released yet) but I'm thinking I'd like to integrate door security into the main control system so I can e.g. press a single "night night" button to turn out the lights and check doors are locked...
Thanks!
Mat
I bought a whole load of LightwaveRF dimmer switches for my flat. I'm generally happy with them, but I know that I won't be truly happy until I have a system that can report back the status of each light. So I was looking into the Fibaro dimmers which require mounting in a back box behind a separate switch.
Then I'd like to build up the system using an rfxtrx controller (anyone tried the new RFXtrx433-E version?) and a Windows server running some kind of web interface and logic that ties it all together. Preferably something expandable to support iOS notifications, a nice mobile web interface, maybe even an iOS app. With a view to adding door security controls, blinds control, garage door, etc. at a later date.
Anyway my questions:
1/ Fibaro dimmers behind switches. Do they need a large backbox as compared with LightwaveRF dimmers? My LWRF devices only just fit into some back boxes
2/ I've looked a little bit at some open source Domotic servers. Can someone point me towards some useful articles comparing their functionality? There seems to be so much hot air and not enough data on these server softwares!
3/ Anyone else using Z-Wave and electric door openers? I've looked at the various smartphone door locks (Kevo - easy to break in, August - not released yet, Goji - gorgeous but not released yet) but I'm thinking I'd like to integrate door security into the main control system so I can e.g. press a single "night night" button to turn out the lights and check doors are locked...
Thanks!
Mat
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