Re: Z-Wave Pool Thermostat with Water Temperature Sensor

[nobody@xxxxxxxxxxxx (Dave Houston)]

Richard Kaplan <richardkaplan3@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>On Sep 24, 2:03 pm, nob...@xxxxxxxxxxxx (Dave Houston) wrote:
>
>> I did not look at the details but it looks to me like it uses UPB rather
>> than X10. UPB costs more but most reports here are that it is more reliable
>> than X10.
>
>I just called them... Their demo is down today.  As for their
>hardware, it is all in a
>transition from X10 to UPB.  They don't recommend anyone buy their
>system today
>for purposes of connecting to the Internet "but it will be available
>soon."
>
>In other words... it looks like terrific vaporware... oh well.

They've been around awhile and, AFAIK, have a good track record so it may be
available faster than you think. If their system can work without the web
connection and can offer the control you need, it may be worthwhile to go
with them anyway and add the web connection once available. It does look
like it runs without the need of a PC while some of the other things you've
investigated need a PC. You've already seen that they are honest and upfront
about the system. You may not get that elsewhere.