ᐅ Any experiences with RWE smart home systems?

Created on: 16 Jan 2016 16:36
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MaJu2016
MaJu201616 Jan 2016 16:36
Hello everyone,

Are there any experiences or alternatives regarding this?
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b54_de
16 Jan 2016 18:43
Yes, I definitely would not choose the system from RWE. There is almost no further development, and the system is quite sluggish and does not live up to its name. I would rather go for a different system. Of course, there are many options available.
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alexm86
16 Jan 2016 19:20
How about trying the search function? There are several topics in this forum.
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T21150
16 Jan 2016 20:43
MaJu2016 schrieb:
Hello everyone,

are there any experiences or alternatives regarding this?

My personal experience with RWE-SH has been entirely positive.
I am completely satisfied with the system.

Regards,
Thorsten
MaJu201617 Jan 2016 10:42
T21150 schrieb:
My personal experience with RWE-SH has been entirely positive.
With

What components did you install? Was it installed by RWE’s partner?
I’m also interested in the costs—how much did everything cost.

Best regards and thanks, MaJu
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T21150
17 Jan 2016 10:51
Hi MaJu,

I have had the RWE-SH system since 2012.

Installed are:
- Radiator thermostats (we don’t have underfloor heating, but there is a distributor available for that from SH)
- Several surface-mounted sockets
- Several light switches/buttons
- Buderus integration for the heating system and thermal solar system
- Smartphone/mobile access
- Sunrise and sunset app
- Virtual occupants

Future plans:
- Roller shutter control (as I gradually electrify the shutters, everything except the motors is already prepared)
- Integration of the solar system
- Surface-mounted dimmers
- Water leak warning system (should be available soon)
- Flush-mounted sockets / light switches / dimmers (the dimmers are currently not good, so I’m waiting; also planning to switch to Gira covers because I unfortunately used Jung products...)
- Miele washing machine / dishwasher with app integration
- Window sensors on the ground floor + programming a simple alarm system (using one or two RWH-SH smoke detectors, which can also be repurposed for this)
- Indoor monitoring with cameras on the ground floor

Not planned:
- Electric front door lock

The installation is so trivial and simple that I didn’t need anyone from RWE. Only the app is not optimal, but I’m sure something new and much more modern will come.

I don’t remember the exact costs anymore. I got the starter package very cheaply (I think around 160 euros; base station, one thermostat, one switch). Then I kept buying more little things over the months, and when I moved into the house, I purchased a bit more. I estimate all together it cost well under 1000 euros.

Of course, this is not comparable with KNX & My Gekko. But it is much more affordable. It does what it’s supposed to do. The heating integration is very good because the heating curve is controlled precisely and efficiently based on feedback from the thermostats. They claim it saves 6%, but I can’t confirm as I don’t have a comparison.

For me personally, the RWE-SH is enough; it reliably does what I need. I don’t require more. My demands here are purely basic functions.

Best regards,
Thorsten