Roller shutter smart home retrofit renovation old building

: Thank you very much for the additions.

As a layman, I take away the following: base station absolutely necessary, good WLAN prerequisite.

WLAN is not a prerequisite in the sense that the base station is also connected to the network via cable as usual and communicates within the system with the devices without WLAN by using 868 MHz.

The pairing process was clearly visible in some videos. What are your experiences regarding failures, i.e. do some roller shutters sometimes not go down? Do you sometimes have to relearn individual controls?

In fact, it happened to me once within a year that I had to relearn two devices (simultaneously). Whether some update somehow messed something up or what the reason was, I couldn’t figure out. By the way, it only affected HomeKit and continued to work within the Bosch app. In the end, it was done in a few minutes (re-added) and for me not a major cause for concern or dissatisfaction, as otherwise it is actually reliable and trouble-free.

Switches: As far as I can see, for the Bosch flush-mounted control in connection with the S55 system + adapter, a "normal" on/off rocker switch is intended, basically like a light switch with short press → raise; long press → corresponding individual setting? So not these "typical" roller shutter switches like with the S55 (No.: 029403). Is it similar for you and what are your experiences?

I have no direct experience with S55, but the principle is ultimately the same. Yes, switches become rocker switches. Although by now, Bosch also offers integrated flush-mounted actuators similar to Shelly or the ones you mentioned from finesell, so that switches can remain switches…
We are satisfied with the rocker switches and mostly control everything anyway via app or voice… like "roller shutter on the ground floor 20%" or similar.

Originally (1.5 years ago) I actually wanted to rely on the Eltako series 64, which after more than 2 years since the announcement still hasn’t come to market. Therefore, I ultimately switched to Bosch and have not regretted it so far.

Thank you very much and also for the additional hints. I will pass the Bosch system on to the electrician and if he thinks it fits so far, we will install it.

Further experiences or similar are welcome and I might get in touch again.

Hello! And there is a new idea from an acquaintance. He recommended coqon and their technology, which is more or less only installed by electricians.

Do you have experience with this? Has the company been around for a long time, and does it therefore seem that the technology will continue to be supported? It is not quite clear to me whether some kind of license is still necessary for the standard items?

The accessories looked quite interesting. Especially for integrating the underfloor heating into the smart home.

Best regards!

I've never heard of that store before

Before, I would go to comexio, they copy the system from Loxone

Here in the forum, the forum search has only yielded two results. Hmm. Maybe someone knows more about it... .

The decision has not yet been made and I have further questions regarding the possible systems:

1. Danger with Bosch, for example, that the system is no longer supported by the manufacturer because it has been discontinued. What would be the worst possible consequences?
2. Is remote access to the Bosch system, for example from vacation, possible?
3. What options are there that should work reliably on a long-term basis without major problems? This was not entirely clear to me from the discussion here.
4. Homematic IP is at least a more well-known provider around here because it is used more often. What are your experiences in this regard?

Thank you very much for your support in making a decision. As someone who is not an expert, I find it quite difficult.

Best regards!