I am a happy Radio RA2 user (combined with Control4 home automation) and also level 1 certified. Since the initial install, I have added and replaced a few dimmers and keypads successfully as well as made a few programing changes. I was left with Inclusive on computer during initial install and have already enjoyed it.
But I have a few dilemma now:
- I would like to finally replace the last few dimmers not automated yet (I have a number of spare dimmers installed or I could install quickly) but they are/will not be activated as it would take me over the 100 limit that requires Inclusive
- My Inclusive version is 8.x and it works fine. But it prevents me to add some new dimmers such as RRD-6ND which I would like to do to replace a few fried (surge thanks for our great power company here!!!) 6NA as well as accelerate my shift to LED bulbs pretty much everywhere (I have a 6D to replace).
- I have considered doing the level 2 training but this is an overkill for me. I only do this for my house and really only need access to Inclusive once in a while do a few tweaks ti my existing install.
- My original installer (4 years ago I think) was ok but is really only interested in doing large one time installs
For my Control4, I have switched to an awesome remote programmer for whom I "bundle" a series of changes once or twice a year. It works great for both of us.
I would like to do the same for my Lutron install which would include:
- migrate the design to the proper over 100 balancing and make appropriate changes in the software
- possibly sell me a dozen or so RRD-6ND (if price is right) that I would physically install myself and activate to allow remote programing.
- I would either program myself or provide programing "instructions" as those dimmers (and possibly a couple of keypads) would be a mix of replacement of obsolete (or defective) dimmers and new ones (replacing dumb switches/dimmers)
- provide me access to the latest version of Inclusive (one copy on my computer is fine) so that I could do minor maintenance/tweaks myself and follow-up with you (aka remote installer) for more advanced features as needed.
It is very frustrating right now - I could finish my house at a reasonable cost but because of the limitations of Essentials and my inability to update to Inclusive latest version (and my personal lack of knowledge to design properly for over 100), I have a bunch of rooms not automated or using an old RadioRA version!
Let me know if someone would be interested in this remote support/programing opportunity. As I mentioned above, I do for this my (complicated) Control4 install and it works great for the programer and me.
Thanks