I used x10 for many years but replaced everything with Wink and Zwave with a few Hue white lights to satisfy special needs. I didn't like the cloud requirements and lots of server outages, so I tried a Vera Plus. Less cloud but still lots of failures. I am currently using Home Assistant on a Raspberry Pi with a Zstick and Hue Hub. Works OK and I can do most of the things I want to do, but there are Zwave things that aren't easily supported. My Go Control garage door opener isn't supported yet. I assume Homeseer is not using OpenZwave.
All along the way, I have seen things like "if everything fails, try Homeseer". So here I am. Seems like a good time to get started with the sale and all, but it looks like I need a plugin for everything. Are there alternatives to the plugins? I have a Hue hub but no need for fancy color changes. I just have the Hue white bulbs. Does the Garage door require a specialized plugin?
Thanks.
All along the way, I have seen things like "if everything fails, try Homeseer". So here I am. Seems like a good time to get started with the sale and all, but it looks like I need a plugin for everything. Are there alternatives to the plugins? I have a Hue hub but no need for fancy color changes. I just have the Hue white bulbs. Does the Garage door require a specialized plugin?
Thanks.