Hi,
I’m still undecided about installing home automation in our planned new build.
My requirements are as follows:
- Control of roller shutters or blinds (possibly window contacts to detect open windows)
- Control of heating / air source heat pump or solar system
- Control of a video intercom system via a tablet
Of course, I have looked into KNX and the material costs alone would be around 6000€ (approximately 6,350 USD). As an alternative, Loxone is mentioned increasingly often, although the proprietary format is a bit off-putting.
My requirements could also be met with a manufacturer-specific system.
Do you have any recommendations for or against home automation (in my case)?
Best regards
Acd85
I’m still undecided about installing home automation in our planned new build.
My requirements are as follows:
- Control of roller shutters or blinds (possibly window contacts to detect open windows)
- Control of heating / air source heat pump or solar system
- Control of a video intercom system via a tablet
Of course, I have looked into KNX and the material costs alone would be around 6000€ (approximately 6,350 USD). As an alternative, Loxone is mentioned increasingly often, although the proprietary format is a bit off-putting.
My requirements could also be met with a manufacturer-specific system.
Do you have any recommendations for or against home automation (in my case)?
Best regards
Acd85
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Sebastian7930 Jul 2016 08:42If you pay attention to the CRI (Color Rendering Index), LEDs also provide good lighting – but they are usually more expensive and mostly found in the professional sector. Unfortunately, the selection is not very large...
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Sebastian7930 Jul 2016 09:03What drawbacks?
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are usually more expensive Sebastian79 schrieb:
professional sector Sebastian79 schrieb:
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Sebastian7930 Jul 2016 10:13Yes, these are not all disadvantages—except for the price.
But wherever light bulbs are on for long periods and frequently, I would definitely use LEDs.
I have wall lamps that would consume 100 watts per lamp if they had halogen tubes in them. And with 14 of those? No, thanks...
But wherever light bulbs are on for long periods and frequently, I would definitely use LEDs.
I have wall lamps that would consume 100 watts per lamp if they had halogen tubes in them. And with 14 of those? No, thanks...
This is not meant to turn into a fundamental discussion about LEDs or not LEDs... in an automated house, nothing should really be on frequently or for long periods... which is one reason why bus systems are installed, so lights can be turned on and off automatically and as needed.
I completely agree with you about using them for accent and background lighting, but not as the main light source.
I’ve just shared my experiences; what you make of them is entirely up to you.
I completely agree with you about using them for accent and background lighting, but not as the main light source.
I’ve just shared my experiences; what you make of them is entirely up to you.