ᐅ Control of Multiple Roller Shutters

nitrox1337 schrieb:

But I don’t think anyone will actually do that.

You’re mistaken there. Since most people only look at the total in the bottom left, the LAN/WLAN is usually estimated with a rough guess. As you yourself mentioned, these are often basic routers with somewhat acceptable coverage.

Mesh systems are still considered an acceptable compromise, but repeaters really have no place in new constructions. But yes, as already noted, it’s a matter of philosophy.

nitrox1337 schrieb:

But especially the 2.4 GHz band is extremely powerful and stable.

Still, it’s prone to interference and overcrowded. Why would anyone rely on technology that’s slowly becoming outdated?

@boxandroof
Wireless control for shading is in my opinion completely fine. But if you want more than that, it’s better to avoid it.

I find radio-controlled motors for roller shutters useful, especially since even moderately equipped burglars can easily open the shutters from their car.

In our case, we have the classic setup: relay control. Each roller shutter has its own switch in a central location, with a common control system including a timer. Admittedly, such a switch panel doesn’t look very attractive, but it is affordable, functional, secure, and less prone to errors.

Radio communication != radio communication.

If someone managed to hack my WPA2 Wi-Fi, they probably wouldn’t be interested in my blinds. I’d find my online banking or something like that much more interesting...

I doubt that closed roller shutters without the appropriate security rating actually provide real burglary protection. They can be pried open within seconds, and venetian blinds (or external blinds) can be easily torn off. Therefore, this is not a valid argument for me.

As BigFoot already mentioned: Anyone who can easily break WPA2, RC4, or AES usually "operates" in cyberspace. There is more to gain there than from Ms. Meier’s or Mr. Müller’s home.

Hello,
I would like to return to the original question as I am interested in the answer. Please excuse any imprecise wording, as I am just beginning to familiarize myself with this topic.

Hello, how can I control multiple roller shutters in one room, individually if possible and with as few switches as possible, without having to equip the entire house with smart home technology?

Is it not possible to connect several roller shutters to one relay if you know you always want to operate them together? Or am I oversimplifying this?

And one more question regarding the repeatedly mentioned radio-controlled roller shutters:
Would you prefer roller shutter motors with built-in radio control or simple motors connected by cable to radio relays (which in turn can be operated by switches or a radio control center)?

overseer schrieb:



Is it possible to connect multiple roller shutters to just one relay? Assuming you always want to control them together? Or am I oversimplifying this?

And another question about the frequently mentioned wireless roller shutters:
Would you prefer roller shutter motors with built-in wireless or simple motors connected via cables to wireless relays (which can then be controlled by switches or a wireless central unit)?

Regarding 1) You don’t even need a relay for that. It’s enough to just join all the wires at the switch. Depending on which wire goes where, it can be quite simple or you might need to do a bit of wiring trickery. But overall, this is MUCH simpler than having a central switch and three individual ones, for example.

Regarding 2) Both options work. You probably don’t already have wireless motors, so I would recommend a wireless switch. It’s likely cheaper and involves less effort.

On the topic) Wireless or not—I doubt anyone would break into my ordinary house. I’m also using a wireless provider, but only because I simply cannot do the other option myself. Everything works flawlessly, from roller shutters to weather controls, dimming, and cameras. Those with sufficient budget can have a system installed using KNX or similar. Those with the know-how can program it themselves, and those with plenty of time and interest can learn it independently. But the scare tactics about burglars I find wildly exaggerated. Wireless systems are definitely less secure than closed systems, but here it’s portrayed as if my neighbor can watch YouTube videos and then access my system.