Arising from a different post in the forum I think one of the most important things I would like to see, as would many many others, is better communication from Honeywell/Resideo. There isn’t any unless it’s a message the system has gone down for maintenance.
What would you like to see in evohome? (have your say)
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Fixing the basics that have been outstanding for years, like battery management, and improving support/communications would be a better first step rather than adding more smart features that make EvoHome even more complicated and confusing for the average homeowner. EvoHome is already only really suitable for the smart home enthusiast, i know of at least one previous forum member who decided it was to complicated and has opted for a simpler system for their new home. We only went with EvoHome because we needed every room to be able to be controlled independently. For mainstream, KISS is still a good starting point.
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Originally posted by CT1 View PostFixing the basics that have been outstanding for years, like battery management, and improving support/communications would be a better first step rather than adding more smart features that make EvoHome even more complicated and confusing for the average homeowner. EvoHome is already only really suitable for the smart home enthusiast, i know of at least one previous forum member who decided it was to complicated and has opted for a simpler system for their new home. We only went with EvoHome because we needed every room to be able to be controlled independently. For mainstream, KISS is still a good starting point.
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1) a small and attractive stand mounted temperature sensor - a smaller Y87RF with a table stand
2) a multi-step or proportional Cold Weather Boost - something subtler and progressive
3) separate frost-prevention and minimum settings - it's nice to limit the min-max range to make the app and HRs easier to use, e.g. restrict to 15 to 25°C, but system OFF should still apply 5°C safety cut-in (at the moment that seems to follow the min for the zone)
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Is anyone monitoring or acting on this? In case they are, my inputs collated and re-prioritised:
1) Percentage duty cycle per zone shown on Home Screen – at a glance confirmation of status and operation, heat source percentage could be displayed too
2) Multi-step or proportional Cold Weather Boost – something subtler and progressive
3) System Summary to show sensed and target temperatures as well as percentages
4) System Summary accessible from Home screen – not hidden behind settings warning dialogue
5) At least 6 zones on Idle Screen
6) Separate frost-prevention and controllable minimum settings – it's nice to limit the min-max range to make the app and HRs easier to use, e.g. restrict to 15 to 25°C, but system OFF should still apply 5°C safety frost-prevention levels when zone or system is OFF (at the moment that seems to follow the min for the zone)
7) Android App showing all information at a glance as per Home Screen (incl. 1) or System Summary (incl. 3,4)
8) A smaller Y87RF replacement with a table stand – just a sensor and input device
9) Quieter HR92 replacement using rechargeable Lithium Ion cells – unobtrusive and efficient operation with less frequent intervention
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I think the Evotouch has limits on processing and memory. Maybe extra functionality could be provided via the Honeywell Home app? That said Honeywell/Resideo are not noted for rapid inovation.
On another point could the api calls from the new EvoControl skill be anything to do with the sever falling over this morning?
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Originally posted by CT1 View PostOn another point could the api calls from the new EvoControl skill be anything to do with the sever falling over this morning?
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What would I like to see?
Above anything better reliability in the Total Connect Application & Servers.
The servers seem to be down fairly frequently. This is unacceptable, and as I have said in another thread Resideo should follow common practice, and ensure that there is NO SINGLE POINT OF FAILURE.
Cluster software lets you configure servers for redundancy to prevent downtime and data loss. Learn how SIOS provides the high availability you need.
NJSS
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Originally posted by philchillbill View PostExtremely unlikely. There's only a handful of beta testers and with the recent nice weather they haven't been very actively testing.
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Originally posted by FullBore View PostWhat would I like to see?
Above anything better reliability in the Total Connect Application & Servers.
The servers seem to be down fairly frequently. This is unacceptable, and as I have said in another thread Resideo should follow common practice, and ensure that there is NO SINGLE POINT OF FAILURE.
Cluster software lets you configure servers for redundancy to prevent downtime and data loss. Learn how SIOS provides the high availability you need.
NJSS
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