Re: enOcean

[nobody@xxxxxxxxxxxx (Dave Houston)]

"Anton" <blkptv@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>On Dec 10, 10:56 pm, nob...@xxxxxxxxxxxx (Dave Houston) wrote:

>>I haven't tried it but it looks too pricey and too dicey (requiring a field
>>strength meter for planning where to place sensors, repeaters, etc.) for DIY
>>installation.
>
>      http://www.adhocelectronics.com/Products/EnOcean-Products
>
>Not so expensive as when using EIB devices. And it does not need any
>wires. So it can be simply integrated into houses, where everything is
>done already

Battery operated devices are also wireless and cost about 20% as much even
without factoring in the enOcean repeaters that appear to be needed. It
seems like a very high premium to pay for battery-less operation.

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