ᐅ Smart Home / Home Automation – Consultation

Created on: 9 Feb 2016 21:36
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Acd85
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
Mycraft13 Dec 2016 09:08
adds absolutely no value without additional hardware