Just one question. The X10 plugin works
without
the X10 interface?
I want to test it in a virtual mode and I
cannot
start it in this moment, because I have no interface.
Maybe is a good idea to make all the plugins
to
work even without the interface. For the infrared one, in order to test the
functionality even if you don't have a hardware interface, in the
configuration page there is a checkbox where you can choose to hear 2 short
beeps on the server when an infrared command is sent. It can be generalized
to
all the plugins.
>>> Yes this can be done if it is
helpfull
Some more ideas:
I think is better to have access to the whole
AutoM8it functionality from the web interface, in order to :
- define new events
remotely
- configure the
plugins
>>> Yes these are on my todo
list
Load the plugins dynamically, without
restarting
the AutoM8it framework;
>>> Yes i was doing this at one point
but had some very tricky errors with it
>>> I need to look at this more
closely
Possibility to use IIS as web server, in order
to
implement other security layers, like HTTPS connections without
an extra
cost;
>>> You can use IIS as the web server
but it has issues with calling out of process component (which AutoM8it
is)
>>> I spent some time trying to get
this
to work 100% and will continure to persue it
Some other plugins to implement:
- a video input plugin
which
can trigger an event when something is changed in the image (surveillance
purpose). Then to start send the video to a remote host for storage (this
as a
separate output plugin, which can be triggered by another input event
too);
- dial-up output plugin
which
can be triggered by an input event (let's say someone ring the door bell)
and
then establish an audio link phone-to-server, in order to talk with the
person
>from
>>>> Very good ideas!
My idea is to transform the framework in
something more security oriented and fully remotely operated using a
secured
connection (not only based on simple authentication). In that way you can
fully control and secure your house remotely.
>>>> I totally agree
Any more ideas?
>>> not at the moment - thanks for
all
the great feedback.
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