Howdy all, new member here. I am about to start a big addition and am going to be deciding between RadioRa3 and Inovelli. I work for a mid sized AV company and can purchase the RA via a distributor and would progema myself.
My biggest issue with Ino is that there don’t seem to be any “Pico” type controllers, I am looking to eliminate all 3 way wiring.
What are my options with Ino for battery powered decora remote switches?
I’ll be implementing a Home Assistant system as theain brain.
Thanks!
I don’t believe Inovelli has a battery-powered decora-style remote that matches their switches, but maybe someone on here knows about the roadmap and/or can share additional knowledge.
It sounds like you’re wanting the functionality of a multi-way switch without dealing with the wiring? If there’s not a matching remote, why not go with an aux switch and wire for multi-way configs in the wall?
I’m using the Zooz Zen34 for this purpose.
Why in the world would you be planning on using battery devices in a new house?
Power another device without a load connection and use it.
I presume it’s to save the money on the copper wire needed for the 3-ways. But I agree, I would spend the extra and do it hardwired.
The cost to run the wire far exceeds the cost of a battery unit like a PICO. This is one of the reasons that Lutron is so dominant, this essentially eliminates 3 and 4 way switch wiring which saves real money.
I was looking at these, seems like a decent option.
Building codes typically dictate where switches MUST be. So more than likely, switches are going where they’re required, often requiring multi-ways, whether they’re wanted or not.
I agree. A wired connection is far superior to a wireless one.