Recent content by PABrad

By way of background, I replaced a similar number of UPB dimmers with Control4 panalized lighting, Kasa WiFi switches, or Shelly WiFi devices when I transitioned to Control4. I really didn't like UPB. That said if you wanted to upgrade to Control4 and phase in the lighting upgrade, consider...

@BraveSirRobbin @sjht Control4 permits end users to purchase ComposerHE. This is a version of the full-featured Pro version with a few deletions. The deletions include the ability to add new hardware or make bindings. All facets of the programming can be accomplished via the ComposerHE. I...

@leprint in response to your questions: Q1: Did you move all non-security-related devices (like thermostats, dimmers, etc.) to Control4, and the alarm system (such as wired zones, wired motion detectors, auxiliary keypad, etc.) to the IQ Pro? A1: exactly, Control4 excels at coordinating...

I am --or was-- a decades long user of OnmiPro II. I recently upgraded to Control4 and IQPro. 10/10. Very happy

There exist a number of high quality (and low cost) soil moisture sensors. I am currently using several SMRT-Y Soil Moisture Sensor Kits (from Rain Bird although manufactured by Acclima)to manage irrigation of an 18 zone system. These sensors have reduced my water usage by about 65% and have...