Re: [ADVERT] Beta Testers needed for Harmony IR Pro!

["darren_karp2001" <darren@xxxxxxxxx>]

Sorry, is it me or did I think that Beta testers got free software /=20
hardware for their time?


--- In ukha_d@xxxxxxx, "ben_simplyautomate"
<Ben.Geach@s...>=20
wrote:
> We're looking for Beta Testers to help us test the latest addition=20
> to the Harmony software family.
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> Harmony InfraRed Pro is an integration system for IR commands into=20
> Harmony Home Automation Server.
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> =95 It can learn your equipments IR codes
> =95 Opens the opportunities to set up your IR based equipment=20
> (Televisions, Amps and many other devices) via events in your=20
> Harmony HAS Control system.
> =95 System can also send commmands to TV/DVD systems and receive IR=20
> commands to control Harmony events.
> =95 Works with almost IR remotes inc. Sky. (Will not work with=20
> Telewest/ntl/B&O).
> =95 For example, one click on a remote control can dim lights,
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> blinds, tune TV/DVD and turn your popcorn maker!
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> It can be used as a standalone system but works to its full=20
> potential by integrating with Harmony Home Automation Server to=20
> issue commands to your X10 or IR equipment or use your IR remotes=20
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> control Harmony events and devices.
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> Our beta test would be particularly suited to Harmony Home=20
> Automation Server users with comprehensive computer knowledge who=20
> are happy to work with pre-production software. The Beta test is=20
> scheduled to run for the next 3-8 weeks. As a Beta tester, you=20
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> be required to install Harmony IR Pro beta on your PC along with a=20
> USB IR long distance receiver/transmitter unit and test Harmony IR=20
> Pro with your Harmony Home Control setup, then provide feedback=20
(bug=20
> reports and suggestions) via a Beta area on our forums.
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> If you already have a Red Rat 3 USB Infrared Transmitter and=20
> Receiver we will be happy to send you the beta software for a=20
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> handling charge or you can purchase a complete Harmony IR Pro Beta=20
> Test kit with beta software, long range USB IR=20
transmitter/receiver=20
> and installation instructions.
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> Please note we have limited availability for participation in this=20
> programme.
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> We expect to be shipping the beta software from 28th September=20
> onwards.
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> For more information or to sign up, please visit=20
> http://www.simplyautomate.co.uk/IRProBetaTest.asp
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> Regards,
> Ben
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> Beta Program Coordinator
> Simply Automate
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