Re: Z-Wave - the future?

[Mark Hindess <ukha@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On 27 November 2007 at 15:24, "Mark McCall" <lists@xxxxxxx>
wrote:
>
> [snip] what sort of units do people here want to see in order to
> consider buying into Z-Wave?

A USB or serial controller that has an open API that will allow the
implementation of Open Source software to drive it.  (No NDAs or
requirement to use a proprietary SDK).

AD10/LD11 replacements.  I'd be motivated to replace my existing
AD10/LD11 modules if they supported 2-way/status reporting (so I can
track the use of local switches).  I'd be particularly motivated by
dimmer modules that support lamps with lower power ratings.  More
specifically, with my current LD11's I'm pretty much stuck with standard
incandescent bulbs (due to the 60W minimum rating), a module that allow
the use of dimmable low power lamps (20W or less) would be great.

Plugin appliance modules.

Wall switches.

General purpose relay modules - for curtains/blinds/etc.

Sensor modules - door contacts, smoke alarms, water alarms, etc.

General purpose dry-contact sensor modules - for pressure pads, door
contacts, etc.

I'm not going to hold my breath waiting for any of these.

Regards,
Mark.