We are going to get Bali roller shades from HomeDepot. I understand they now have motors with z-wave integrated. I kind of like that solution because
* Even without HomeSeer they shades will work with the included remote.
* I can add automation through HomeSeer and not requiring a 3rd party plugin.
On the other hand, I have a lot of ST30 RS-485 motors. They are wired (which I always prefer for higher reliability) and they provide positional feedback. The issue I have with this solution is that:
* I think I need a 3rd party plugin to control the shades through HomeSeer
* How do I control the shades when HomeSeer is down for whatever reason?
* What remote controls can I use to control the shades?
There is the ZRTSI device but I believe doesn't apply to the ST RS-485 (it's just an RF-2-ZWave converter). There is a ILT to Z-wave controller (1870171) but I need one for each shade and they are about $200/piece. So what I am looking for, if I go with the RS-485 approach, is an ILT-2-ZWave controller that can handle multiple shades plus remote controls.
* Even without HomeSeer they shades will work with the included remote.
* I can add automation through HomeSeer and not requiring a 3rd party plugin.
On the other hand, I have a lot of ST30 RS-485 motors. They are wired (which I always prefer for higher reliability) and they provide positional feedback. The issue I have with this solution is that:
* I think I need a 3rd party plugin to control the shades through HomeSeer
* How do I control the shades when HomeSeer is down for whatever reason?
* What remote controls can I use to control the shades?
There is the ZRTSI device but I believe doesn't apply to the ST RS-485 (it's just an RF-2-ZWave converter). There is a ILT to Z-wave controller (1870171) but I need one for each shade and they are about $200/piece. So what I am looking for, if I go with the RS-485 approach, is an ILT-2-ZWave controller that can handle multiple shades plus remote controls.
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