3rd party keypads

M. Sherer

Looking to see if anyone has used 3rd party keypads with Netlinx controllers. What brands and how successful were the set ups. Thanks!

Matt Sherer
Univ of Illinois

vining

I've used Lutron lighting control keypad for esthetic reasons and for basic control it worked fine. Source select, play, stop & volume. I think now I would just use a Metreau keypad since they fit into the same decora sized opening, although the colors won't match since I almost always use the satin finish with Lutron devices.

I haven't used the Metreau keypad yet but so far I haven't heard anything bad which is encouraging.

TurnipTruck

Only thing like that I've done is with UPB lighting control keypads.

TonyAngelo

I haven't used any of the RTI keypads, but I use their handhelds from time to time. The keypads could either send IR codes directly to the Netlinx master or you can use an RTI processor to talk to the Netlinx master.

Here's a thread on RTI integration.

M. Sherer

I'm waiting for a Metreau demo. We were using the Mio series and they are pure junk. We need to find something more rugged. Has anyone used the Metreau and have any input on this keypad?

Matt Sherer
Univ of Illinois

TonyAngelo

I've used the 6N, and it works great: here's a thread.