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With many developers flocking to the iPhone platform, it's time to publish a new guide showcasing all home automation applications available, allowing you to control every aspect of your home.  We'll do our best to keep this list updated, but if you find an application which hasn't been listed yet, please let us know.  Read More


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Homeseer Technologies releases HSTouch client for iPhone/iPod Touch Print E-mail
News - Touch Screens
Written by Dan   
Friday, 16 October 2009 13:55

HomeSeer Technologies logoHomeseer Technologies has just released the iPhone/iPod Touch version of their HSTouch client.   Hopefully the client isn't too crippled compared with the Windows (CE) version.  The client is now available from iTunes, and is free.

Bedford, NH HomeSeer Technologies announces the release of a new iPhone client for the company’s popular HSTouch interface design system. HSTouch is a fully customizable, family-friendly graphical interface for all HomeSeer home automation systems and will run on virtually any touchscreen including in-wall, stand-alone, and wireless handheld devices. The new iPhone client puts HomeSeer home automation within easy reach of the more than 30 million iPhone users.

HSTouch integrates tightly with all HomeSeer-based automation systems and the screens are fully customizable to work with virtually all backgrounds, buttons and graphics. An integrated RSS browser is also included for easy access popular data feeds for weather, news, sports and stock information.

Unlike other programs of this type, HSTouch is IP-enabled and may be used to monitor and control remote HomeSeer installations, including secondary residences. HSTouch is also designed to run on Windows®, Windows CE, Linux and now iPhone / iPod Touch devices, ensuring compatibility with the widest range of touchscreens currently available.
Integrators will appreciate the remote deployment functions in HSTouch. Projects may be created or edited remotely and then deployed to customer sites without the need for a site visit or service call.

All HomeSeer automation systems are designed to work seamlessly with industry standards and products from leading manufactures such as Cooper®,
Lutron®, Intermatic®, Leviton®, Russound®, Monster Cable®, Microsoft®, Centralite®, DSC®, Aprilaire®, ACT, RCS, Schalge and others. Support for the latest automation technologies such as Z-Wave®, UPB and Insteon® is also included.

The iPod HSTouch client is available now in the Apple App Store.

For the past ten years, HomeSeer Technologies has been creating some of the most popular and robust automation systems available. HomeSeer Technologies’ software and hardware controllers have been installed in thousands of residential and commercial sites. HomeSeer has won numerous awards including TechTV’s Best of CES, HomeAutomation top 50, TechLiving’s HOT LIST, and was recently selected as a central integration component in all episodes of the hit FOX TV show "Renovate My Family". HomeSeer Technologies web site is HomeSeer.com.

About HomeSeer Technologies
HomeSeer Technologies is a leading provider of home control software based in Bedford New Hampshire. Our software and hardware controllers give users the ability to integrate and automate everything in their home, including lights, appliances, thermostats, audio/video, and media content. Our software is IP enabled, giving users remote access from anywhere in the world. Visit
www.homeseer.com for more information.

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Brultech releases new Dashboard software (BETA) Print E-mail
News - Energy Monitoring
Written by Dan   
Friday, 09 October 2009 11:17

Brultech just posted a beta version of their new dashboard software online, allowing you to monitor your Brultech ECM unit.  Check out this thread for more information and screenshots, feedback seems to be pretty positive so far!  You can find the download links here.

They also set up a live demo, which you can check out by going to http://216.121.177.3:8080/.

Last Updated on Friday, 09 October 2009 11:21
 
Russound aquires Colorado vNet Print E-mail
News - Whole House Audio
Written by Dan   
Monday, 05 October 2009 14:33
russoundAs some of you might have heard by now, Russound has announced that they are aquiring the now defunct Colorado vNet company.  Russound has officially announced the transaction, which will complete by the end of this month.  It doesn't look like much will change right away.  Read more for the official press release, or discuss here.
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Potential ZigBee privacy issues? Print E-mail
News - ZigBee
Written by Dan   
Thursday, 01 October 2009 09:22
ZigBee Alliance logoI found this interesting article about how a few guys at the University of Utah have figured out a way of seeing what's going on in a building/home by monitoring multiple RF signals.  In this case, they focused on proving their theory using a 34-node ZigBee based network, with some real results.  While this might not be practical yet, it makes you wonder if this could become a real issue once ZigBee hardware really takes off.

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Last Updated on Thursday, 01 October 2009 09:30
 
New Domobec Moonshine video Print E-mail
News - Touch Screens
Written by Dan   
Monday, 28 September 2009 07:26
Domobec, the guys who are working on releasing a single gang touch screen based 'switch', has posted a new video (showing the unit installed in a single gang box). The video looks pretty good, but I hope the look of the final product will be 'cleaner'.  'Read more' to see the video.
Last Updated on Monday, 28 September 2009 07:31
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Home Control Assistant 9 released Print E-mail
News - Software
Written by Dan   
Monday, 14 September 2009 12:31
Home Control Assistant Visual Programmer screen shot Home Control Assistant 9 is now available for purchase.  Some of the new features include an updated GUI, improved support for UPB and Insteon, plus much more.  It's a pretty interesting and affordable ($80/$160) application, plus it's the only one which seems to support creating events using a 'Visual Programmer'.  See the announcement below for more details.
Last Updated on Monday, 14 September 2009 12:37
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Global Caché announces Ethernet based IR extenders Print E-mail
News - Hardware
Written by Dan   
Wednesday, 09 September 2009 13:10

Global Caché iTach product lineGlobal Caché has announced a new product line, iTach, including 2 new IR interfaces using either Ethernet or your existing WiFi network to control your home theater equipment.  There will also be a model to remote control serial equipment and relays.  Pricing starts at $139 up to $169, and the products will start shipping by the end of the month.  It's a pretty neat solution, and should be pretty useful until ZigBee RF4CE is widely available.  More information, including a picture and the press release, can be found below.

 

Last Updated on Wednesday, 09 September 2009 13:15
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HAI now shipping Cellular Communication Center Print E-mail
News - Hardware
Written by Dan   
Wednesday, 09 September 2009 12:36
HAI LogoNew Orleans, LA - HAI (Home Automation, Inc.), leading manufacturer of integrated automation and security products since 1985, announced today that it is shipping the Cellular Communications Center (C3).

The C3 (HAI part number 70A00-1) connects with all standard burglar or fire alarm panels, including HAI controllers, to emulate the phone line signal if there is not one present.  The C3 dials out using a cellular network to communicate with a central monitoring station for security panels.  It also allows telephone calls to be made or received over the Cellular network using a land line telephone in the home.  The central station can call the homeowner for verification in the event of an alarm.
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HAI OmniTouch to support Russound whole house audio Print E-mail
News - Whole House Audio
Written by Dan   
Wednesday, 09 September 2009 12:31
HAI LogoHome Automation, Inc. (HAI), leading manufacturer of integrated security and home automation products since 1985, announced that the OmniTouch 5.7e (53A00-2) and OmniTouch 10p (67A00-1) Touchscreens now feature a newly designed user interface to fully integrate with Russound's high end E-Series products offered through the Sphere Program, C-Series and family of RNET Controllers.  Additionally, audio command functionality has been added.

HAI's OmniTouch 5.7e and 10p Touchscreens facilitate control of lights, temperature, security, audio/video, and more. The IP-Based OmniTouch Touchscreens can be fully customized using HAI Automation Studio (1126) customization software, including the addition of floor plans and custom images, as well as foreign language support. They also have the ability to view supported IP cameras and control of entertainment components from an HAI Touchscreen. 
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HAI OmniTouch 5.7e Touchscreen is now shipping Print E-mail
News - Touch Screens
Written by Dan   
Wednesday, 09 September 2009 12:17
HAI LogoHome Automation, Inc. (HAI), leading manufacturer of integrated security and home automation products since 1985, announced that the OmniTouch 5.7e Touchscreen, a new addition to the HAI IP-based product suite, is now shipping.

HAI's OmniTouch 5.7e (53A00-2) Touchscreen has a 5.7" viewable screen to facilitate control of lights, temperature, security, audio/video, and more. Using a full VGA screen (640x480 resolution) allows for the display of vibrant icons and crisp text, in addition to improved touch response. Ease of installation is increased with a single Ethernet connection for all communication as well as power using Power-Over-Ethernet (PoE) technology. The Touchscreens ship ready to use with HAI's new interface design, or can be fully customized. An optional Table Top Stand (53A17-1) is also available. Multiple faceplate colors are available to match any décor.
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