Mr Spock
Active Member
I'm currently thinking about how I want to do the whole house audio. For 3rd party support (and other reasons) is seems Russound and Nuvo are most popular. I'm leaning toward the Nuvo Grand Concerto for an 8 zone system. I'd prefer not to use their touchscreens and stick to my android tablets for a unified interface with the rest of the HA system (and cost). I do want ability to do full control, view album art, playlists, etc.
I checked out the HomeSeer plugin for Nuvo and it appears to be the typical HS half-baked poorly supported software; its not been updated in 3 years. And the plugin costs $100. Not good.
Questions:
Should I use the Elk for audio control? If so, how well would this interface with HS or CQC?
Is CQC any better than HS?
Are most people just using their Nuvo touchscreens?
Is Russound any better?
Any recommendations for my goals is appreciated.
Thanks.
Extra info on my goals:
I'm in the early planning stages of a new construction 3000 Sq ft house. My current place has Homeseer and not yet decided if I want to stick with HS or possibly switch to CQC in the new place. My experiences with HS over the last 3 years has been mixed. I'm a DIY'er and fine with scripts and basic programing but not great with involved structured programing such as VB.net.
The whole system will include the usual "I want it all" features: basic security, IP cameras (ACTi), house audio, lighting (UPB), irrigation (UPB), basic HVAC, Oregon temp sensors, 3 or 4 hardwired android tablet touchscreens to interface to it all, android phone and web interface external control. Thinking of using the Elk M1G for mission critical stuff and HS/HSTouch or CQC for the rest. They all must play well together for good WAF!
I checked out the HomeSeer plugin for Nuvo and it appears to be the typical HS half-baked poorly supported software; its not been updated in 3 years. And the plugin costs $100. Not good.
Questions:
Should I use the Elk for audio control? If so, how well would this interface with HS or CQC?
Is CQC any better than HS?
Are most people just using their Nuvo touchscreens?
Is Russound any better?
Any recommendations for my goals is appreciated.
Thanks.
Extra info on my goals:
I'm in the early planning stages of a new construction 3000 Sq ft house. My current place has Homeseer and not yet decided if I want to stick with HS or possibly switch to CQC in the new place. My experiences with HS over the last 3 years has been mixed. I'm a DIY'er and fine with scripts and basic programing but not great with involved structured programing such as VB.net.
The whole system will include the usual "I want it all" features: basic security, IP cameras (ACTi), house audio, lighting (UPB), irrigation (UPB), basic HVAC, Oregon temp sensors, 3 or 4 hardwired android tablet touchscreens to interface to it all, android phone and web interface external control. Thinking of using the Elk M1G for mission critical stuff and HS/HSTouch or CQC for the rest. They all must play well together for good WAF!