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System Comparison
We love options, which is why we carry 4 great systems. Comparing automation systems can be difficult and nearly impossible to make apples-to-apples comparisons. We have done our best to list the options and features we feel are most important when making a decision.
- Lighting Control:
- Climate Control:
- Security:
- IP Cameras:
- Multi-Room Audio:
- Multi-Room HDTV:
- Intercom:
Expandability
- Lighting Zones:
- Climate Zones:
- Security Zones:
- Security Cameras:
- Audio Zones:
- Video Zones:
- Touch Screens:
- Programming Blocks:
Control
- Touch Screen:
- In-Wall Price:
- Portable Price:
- Handheld Remote:
- iPhone Control:
- iPad Control:
- Android Control:
- Windows Control:
- Mac Control:
- Verbal Announcements:
- Voice Control:
- Send Text Messages:
- Send Emails:
Protocols
- Dry Contact:
- IR Control:
- Serial (RS232) Control:
- IP Control:
- Voltage Sensing:
- UPB:
- Z-Wave:
- Zigbee:
- Lutron Radio Ra2:
- Weather API:
- Energy Monitor API:
- Custom Cloud API:
Pricing
- DIY Option:
- Small System:
- Mid-Sized System:
- Large System:
- Annual Fee:
HAI
HAI
256
64
176
unlimited
16
16
1500
HAI
$1,078
$3,330
HAI
HAI
$8,363
$24,225
(without video)
$52,155
(without video)
none
Crestron Prodigy
Crestron Prodigy
18
64
176
unlimited
16
16
1500
Crestron Prodigy
$625
$1,000
3rd party
Crestron Prodigy
Crestron Prodigy
$9,193
(without security)
$30,884
(without security & cctv)
not possible
none
Control4
3rd party
Control4
approx. 500
approx. 500
unlimited
64
unlimited
unlimited
unlimited
Control4
$799/$999
$1,000
Control4
Control4
$22,871
(installed)
$46,214
(installed)
$137,873
(installed)
$100
Nimbus
Nimbus
256
64
176
unlimited
16
unlimited
unlimited
unlimited
Nimbus
$398
$298
Nimbus
Nimbus
$22,561
$33,834
$86,074
None
