Home Automation DIY

The Ultimate List of Home Automation Software for iPhone

Ruslan Ulanov — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:20:41 +0000

Raise your hand if you think that iPhone/iPod Touch is ideal platform for remote control of any kind. Yes, I thought so too. It’s portable, fits well in your hand, has crisp and bright display, has multitude of communication methods and last but not least — it’s always by your side. And it seems that industry gets it [...]

First impressions: SmartLinc

Ruslan Ulanov — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 01:32:14 +0000

I have finally received my SmartLinc package yesterday. Yeay! Here’s my first thoughts. The installation process is pretty straight forward. Connect one end of Ethernet cable to SmartLinc, another to your router. Plug SmartLinc to available power outlet and you are ready to go. Or almost ready… Depends on your router’s configuration. In my case I [...]

NetLinc becomes smarter?

Ruslan Ulanov — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 01:16:40 +0000

The Smarthome team has sent its customers the following email. Dear Loyal INSTEON® Customer, You are receiving this message because you have: Placed a NetLinc Pre-Order Added NetLinc to your Wish List or, Added NetLinc to email notification using “Notify Me” To avoid any confusion when you receive your shipment or notification, we would like to inform you that NetLinc has been [...]

7 iPhone Applications for Home Automation and Control

Ruslan Ulanov — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 22:14:31 +0000

SpeakerCraft, Crestron, Savant among companies with iPhone support. Remember the iPod invasion? Now that it’s faster and runs applications, welcome to the iPhone invasion. Apple’s iPhone, originally launched in 2007 with a second-gen model released in July, will increasingly be integrated into your clients’ home control and automation systems, thanks to its feature-set and wireless capabilities. Many companies [...]

SmartLabs NetLinc Enables iPhone Control of Insteon Devices

Ruslan Ulanov — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 22:34:17 +0000

As the iPhone grows in popularity, so too does the amount of home control manufacturers offering iPhone interfaces for home control systems. The latest application is a plug-in Web server from SmartLabs called the NetLinc Insteon Central Controller. NetLinc turns the iPhone, iPod touch, PC or any Web-enabled device into a wireless remote for Insteon-compatible lighting, HVAC, [...]

Affordable, Web-Enabled Automation from HomeSeer

Ruslan Ulanov — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 22:29:44 +0000

Second generation of HomeSeer’s home controller HomeTroller 2 supports Z-Wave, Insteon and X10 out of the box, and offers about 20 optional drivers, plug-ins and applications. Retails now for $895. Key Features of HomeTroller 2 Built-in web server for remote access anywhere. Easy-to-use web interface allows easy access and control with any web browser. Supports the widest variety of user interfaces, [...]

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