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Subject: RE: [ukha_d] Home Automation Software
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Guess Misterhouse (<a href="http://www.misterhouse.com)">http://www.misterhouse.com)</a>
should be on the list as<BR>
well, I don't have to much to say about it other than that I plan to
start<BR>
using it when I get a lot of spare time.<BR>
<BR>
/Johan<BR>
<BR>
-----Original Message-----<BR>
From: Graham Howe [mailto:graham@xxxxxxx] <BR>
Sent: den 30 april 2003 14:15<BR>
To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx<BR>
Subject: [ukha_d] Home Automation Software<BR>
<BR>
There has been some discussion recently about pros and cons of <BR>
software available in the Home Automation market. It strikes me that
<BR>
this is a pretty fundamental discussion for both newcomers and old
<BR>
hands in HA, so I am starting this thread to group together facts and
<BR>
experiences, which could then be put on to a web page for others to
<BR>
refer to.<BR>
<BR>
To start the ball rolling, off the top of my head, here are some <BR>
applications I am aware of and my (limited) knowledge of what they do
<BR>
and how they are marketed.<BR>
<BR>
1. Homeseer<BR>
This is a commercial application that has been developed over the
<BR>
past few years. It is now one of the more expensive applications,
<BR>
especially when considered with multiple add-on modules, but it is
<BR>
also one of the most established. It requires no more hardware than
<BR>
the CM12 module and there is a great deal of user community <BR>
development of scripts and other supporting technology. To make full
<BR>
use of it does seem to require a bit of technical knowledge but there
<BR>
is a good support community for the new comer.<BR>
<BR>
2. Autom8it<BR>
This is a quite recent development by UK based HA enthusiasts and it
<BR>
has recently become a commercial product. It is cheaper that Homeseer
<BR>
but obviously not as mature, however it's use of plug-ins does <BR>
encourage further expansion on the same basis as Homeseer. There is a
<BR>
limited user community at present, but some of the beta testers (and
<BR>
the developer) are regulars on the ukha_d group and could certainly
<BR>
offer assistance.<BR>
<BR>
3. xAP<BR>
This started out as a communication protocol for use in HA <BR>
applications. It has now expended to include many xAP enabled plugins
<BR>
and apps for use independently or in conjunction with other HA <BR>
hardware and software. xAP is developed un GPL licence and therefore
<BR>
will remain free for all non-commercial applications.<BR>
<BR>
4. xPL<BR>
This started out as an alternative to xAP, focussing on a more <BR>
limited feature set to allow more appropriate use with devices such
<BR>
as PICs. It to has expanded now to provide numerous applications and
<BR>
plugins including xPLHAL which is a free piece of home automation
<BR>
software supporting scripting.<BR>
<BR>
5. HomeAutomator<BR>
This software comprises two components, one being an ASP/Access <BR>
driven front end and the other a connector to the HomeVision <BR>
software. The software is being developed by two members of the <BR>
ukha_d list and will always be free for personal use. The software
<BR>
should be considered more of a control interface rather than true
<BR>
automation software as it does not support scheduling or scripting.
<BR>
However it is intended to be very flexible and easily customisable by
<BR>
the user without them requiring and software skills. Future <BR>
developments are expected to provide control over home automation
<BR>
hardware and software other than HomeVision.<BR>
<BR>
Please add more information to this thread so we can build up a list
<BR>
of options.<BR>
<BR>
<BR>
<BR>
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