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Mon Mar 18, 2013 6:16 pm
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Swancoat
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I'd like to know more about this too... I'm thinking of having some Somfy controlled drapes installed. Does this Universal Controller basically come with (i.e. is required for) any installation, and thus the Autellis piece is just a different way to control it? How does it connect to the Universal Controller? RF, or hardwire.
Basically, Smarthome also sells an Insteon solution, which is basically an I/O linc they sell you along with a "Somfy Dry-Contact Interface", which looks like a box activated by dry contacts that then controls the drapes via RF. Looks idiotproof. Any reason to go with this Autellis hardware in light of that?
Also, back to the plugin itself... does it talk to the Autellis controller DIRECTLY, or does it go through the web (like the Nest plugin)? I don't like having the ability to control my drapes (or Thermostat) contingent on having internet service.
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