Remote Wall Controller

[hilgie]

Anybodu know if there is a remote wall controller like the picture below available for the eu market? In the Dutch online shops I can't find anything.



Also, take a look at the following link: http://www.afriel.com/catalog/zwave-6sc ... p-878.html

I want this for my home security for which I'm going to use Z-wave. So, when I enter the door I want to manually, through the use of the mentioned controller, switch of the alarm/security.

Cheers,

Danny

[olof]

Danny,

I don't think there is such a wall unit for Europe (I also checked http://www.zwaveguru.com to be sure). Please note that US frequency doesn't match with European Z-wave products. Unfortunately, because there is A LOT more z-wave products in the US than in Europe. Sigh..

An alternative solution could be a cheap Android tablet with WIFI and a web interface to your z-wave controller (Vera, Homeseer, or ...). Android tablets can be had for less than EUR 100,- these days and such interfaces are usually free. Another advantage (to me) would be a more visual interface for the end user than just a number pad. Just for inspiration, you could go to the Homeseer-HSTouch area on this forum. HSTouch is the mobile/tablet interface for Homeseer. Some of the forum members have made great looking interfaces

hope it helps
Olof

[hilgie]

Olof,

Thanks for your reply and info. I'll use a vera with android phones. But when u come into the house and want to switch of the alarm, it's rather handy to have a wall console in the hall. This will always work (batteries won't die).

Cheers,

Danny

P.S. will the z-wave supply for the european market increase shortly that u know of?

[olof]

]I'll use a vera with android phones. But when u come into the house and want to switch of the alarm, it's rather handy to have a wall console in the hall. This will always work (batteries won't die).

An alternative could be an Ipad or IpodTouch with a in-wall dock which keeps the tablet/phone charged all the time. Not sure if in-wall docks exists for Android tablets though.
There are some beautifull solutions around. Just check out some of these results as examples:
google.nl/search?tbm=isch&hl=nl& ... 7l47l1l1l0

Granted, an expensive solution. But, with the right in-wall dock (e.g. tablet easily removable) it could be the perfect place to put the tablet when you leave the house to get charged back-up.

P.S. will the z-wave supply for the european market increase shortly that u know of?

It's actually increased quite a bit in the last 2 years. It seems that every few months or so, there's a new z-wave device in Europe being introduced by somebody. Still far, far away from the US, but it's getting better all the time...

cheers
Olof

[olof]

Another thought, couldn't you use your android phone to turn off the z-wave-based alarm before you entered the house?
Based on some kind of webinterface?

[hilgie]

Another thought, couldn't you use your android phone to turn off the z-wave-based alarm before you entered the house?
Based on some kind of webinterface?

Yes, ofcourse this is possible. But like I said, I don't want to rely on my batteries. So a wall console is preferred.