Hello,
for our planned new build, I would like to automate as much as my budget allows. A central control system (touchscreen/app) for blinds, underfloor heating, and possibly indoor/outdoor lighting. Since I’m not familiar with this topic, I have two basic questions:
1). What approximate costs should I expect if about 170sqm (1,830 sqft) of living space including bathroom, toilet, hallway, 4 living rooms, and garage are to be automated? Of course, I understand you can’t give me an exact estimate.
2). How should I best approach my planning? Since I assume my budget won’t cover everything at once, I want to at least make all necessary preparations during construction. That way, I can add features later without having to open up walls. Sort of like preparing the roof for solar panels in advance…
Looking forward to your answers
for our planned new build, I would like to automate as much as my budget allows. A central control system (touchscreen/app) for blinds, underfloor heating, and possibly indoor/outdoor lighting. Since I’m not familiar with this topic, I have two basic questions:
1). What approximate costs should I expect if about 170sqm (1,830 sqft) of living space including bathroom, toilet, hallway, 4 living rooms, and garage are to be automated? Of course, I understand you can’t give me an exact estimate.
2). How should I best approach my planning? Since I assume my budget won’t cover everything at once, I want to at least make all necessary preparations during construction. That way, I can add features later without having to open up walls. Sort of like preparing the roof for solar panels in advance…
Looking forward to your answers
If you only want to control your roller shutters and blinds, Somfy would be an affordable solution. For example, in our future house, I can centrally control the roller shutters, also via smartphone. It also supports wind and sun sensors.
For 21 windows including patio doors, this upgrade cost us about 6000€ (approx. $6,600), and thanks to the radio control, it was even cheaper than simple group switches.
For 21 windows including patio doors, this upgrade cost us about 6000€ (approx. $6,600), and thanks to the radio control, it was even cheaper than simple group switches.
In a phone conversation, I was told that with many roller shutters (>15) and flexible grouping, Somfy doesn’t become more cost-effective.
The discussion with verifiable figures is hopefully scheduled for Thursday with the KNX planner. At the same time, Somfy prices will be requested through your roller shutter installer.
The plan definitely includes roller shutter control (groups, weather, sun position, calendar) and, if the budget allows, a complete KNX installation.
The discussion with verifiable figures is hopefully scheduled for Thursday with the KNX planner. At the same time, Somfy prices will be requested through your roller shutter installer.
The plan definitely includes roller shutter control (groups, weather, sun position, calendar) and, if the budget allows, a complete KNX installation.
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Sebastian791 Sep 2015 08:48So, should it be a conventional wiring setup or already with KNX switches, etc.?
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