Home Automation - Siemens Logo

[rinorobert]

I run Control4 at home and it works a treat. Never have to reboot and have had 0 issues. Runs my lights, alarm, media, multizone plus can do a hec of a lot more.

Has IOS as well as Android app as well as PC/Mac app.

Kids (7&11) both know how to navigate.

The only snag is that you have to have an "installer" set it up which will cost. Fortunately I have an installer licence as well as the software so can tinker as needed.

EG, my passive in the kitchen is set to turn on after 11PM and dim to 50% if it senses motion. After 5 mins of no motion it switches off. This is for the kids who are needing some water or something and they dont have to worry about switching lights on and off.

I get notified via Prowl/Growl app whenever my alarm is set, deactivated or activated. Bust my maid once. Got an armed notification and phoned to see what was up. She had gone out.

Media is controlled by XBMC via Control4. My HP server running MyMovies rips all media and then notifies XBMC.

The system is totally expandable depending on budget off course. We did a 1mill installation for a customer a few years back.

How much did you pay +- for your whole Control 4 System?

What does it do so far as automation goes?

 

[dhirennaidoo]

Depending on your IO count, the S7-1200 is also an option. Built in web server and can sometimes be cheaper than the LOGO!. Development environment is much more expensive though...But does come with 2 week trial.

 

[johnr86]

If you are keen on using a PLC for this project, you could consider cheaper options. Siemens is an expensive brand. Something like Delta is cheaper but will be good enough for home stuff. Software is free for download. I think Electro Mechanica are the agents for delta in RSA.