On August 3, 2016 at 01:06, BobL said...
IP vs. RF. Each has their advantages/ disadvantage.
IP advantage: IP allows feedback to the remote like sensors, volume, etc.
IP disadvantage: Sometimes it can take several seconds for it to reconnect with WiFi. That can be frustrating for some users. Doesn't work if there are problems with the network. You need a good network as stated.
RF advantage: Does not rely on network, it still works if the network is down. Less expensive base station.
RF Disadvantage: No feedback. RF can pick up interference.
You can always use both RF and IP!
If all your equipment is IP controllable then IP control would have an advantage as a base station wouldn't be needed. IP disadvantage is the cost and possible needed expertise for a WAP.
IP control also has the advantage of being able to do more complex control of devices. IE I use a Kodi HTPC. They have a lot of json commands. With the MX-5000 I can send those commands and even capture responses (if I wanted to) to display/route my program. This isn't possible with RF. I even place the HTPC to sleep and then wake it with a WOL packet, all from the MX-5000.
A IP Disadvantage is that if you decide to do 2-way your programming time will go up substantially. ;)
