Re: HA software suggestions

[jlipsit@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]

CeeDub wrote:
> <jlipsit@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:1129691368.747154.278280@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Craig,
> >
> > I have been using HAL software for a number of years.  It allows the
> > user to control everything by voice or web.  It's very cool.  You can
> > read more about my system here:
> >
> > http://www.james.lipsit.com/home.htm
> >
> > Additionally, you can download HAL software and use it for 30 days for
> > free.  It will work with the hardware that you already mentioned.  Give
> > it a try and see what you think.
> >
> > http://www.automatedliving.com/downloads_v350_us.shtml
> >
> > They also have a strong userbase that is active on the following forum:
> >
> > http://www.automatedliving.com/phpbb2/
> >
> > Best of luck in Home Automation
> >
> > Jim Lipsit
>
> Jim:
>
> Yeah, I saw HAL as one option. It looks pretty interesting, but at
> Smarthome, they have several versions. Some of these come with what appears
> to be a modem. At this point, my parents really don't need to have modem
> control of their HA, just a simple and reliable system that can expand with
> their needs. Thanks for the tip. I'll definitely download the trial program
> and check it out.
>
> Cheers...
>
> Craig




Craig,

The model is a voice modem.  It allows yu to pick up any phone in the
house and control the house by voice commands - you can call in from
your cell phone or any phone in the world and speak voice commands
like:

Turn on the front door lights-
Turn off the television-
Open the garage door-

Take care,

Jim