I can see the benefits of one unit and doing away with the gateway. It is simpler at the very least but there is another. I am quite happy messing about with electrics, computers, wifi etc. Have wireless light switches throughout the house, wireless controlled timers plus remotely controlled sound system in the house. I know what to do (usually!) if something fails or a reboot is needed of the router etc.
What concerns me is if anything happens to me would my wife? She is not technically minded. Removing the Gateway and have it all in the controller is one less link to worry about. A small issue but for some an important one. Sadly we age, some find things have to be simpler as we do so. The update to the controller is a step in the right direction.
I guess I better write some notes for my wife just in case!
It is an issue we should not forget though as we march toward remotely controlling our homes. Of course I better add it is not just wives, there are husbands who remain ignorant of what is to be done and leave it to their wives. Are there not Mavis?!
What concerns me is if anything happens to me would my wife? She is not technically minded. Removing the Gateway and have it all in the controller is one less link to worry about. A small issue but for some an important one. Sadly we age, some find things have to be simpler as we do so. The update to the controller is a step in the right direction.
I guess I better write some notes for my wife just in case!
It is an issue we should not forget though as we march toward remotely controlling our homes. Of course I better add it is not just wives, there are husbands who remain ignorant of what is to be done and leave it to their wives. Are there not Mavis?!
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