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 Posted: Monday Feb 4th, 2019 06:01 pm
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Hi David (and thanks John for replying so quickly).

I'm the developer of the UCM/Pi solution and it sounds like it would be a good fit for you.

In answer to your questions, and not wanting to repeat the excellent responses from John,

1.) The UCM/Pi is an alternative to the UCM/Eth3. It offers UCM/Eth3 emulation for everything aside from specialist functions such as IR learning or UCM->UCM firmware upgrading.

2.) As John suggested, we are using Node-Red as the programming environment to string actions and events together including using Alexa and Google Home. We also provide remote access and (about to be released) a secure way to programme comfort remotely.

3.) It is absolutely possible to install other software on the CM3, but support will be limited to the supplied software - you will be somewhat an explorer venturing into the unknown when using other components.

4.) The UCM/Pi supports virtual zones, so it is possible for devices outside of comfort to become contributors to the security model. For example, a Hue PIR can update the status of a Comfort Zone.

5.) The main goal of the UCM/Pi is to connect Comfort to all manner of IoT devices. If you haven't already, please take a look at the video posted describing the capabilities.

If you're interested in joining get the beta programme, please let me know via PM with your email address. We already have around 15 users (and a backlog of another 10 waiting on hardware) and an active community on slack and you'd be most welcome to join us,

Thanks,

Matt

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