FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
February 8, 2007
Bedford, NH – HomeSeer
Technologies announces the latest v2.2 release of its award
winning HS2 home automation software. The new version includes
a brand new calendar-based automation feature, all new voice
commands and enhanced support for the latest wireless Z-Wave® products.
The new version is shipping now and is also available for
download from the company’s website.
New Calendar-Based Automation
One of the major additions in v2.2 is the inclusion of
a new calendar-based automation feature. With this, users
can now create alerts, reminders and other automation
events that occur on birthdays, holidays, and odd/even
days or on patterned days, such as the “2nd Tues
of each month”. Support is also included to launch
automation events based on moon phase conditions.
All-New Voice Commands
Improvements were also made to the software’s voice
control capabilities. “Automating the home by voice
has long been one of HomeSeer’s unique strength’s
and we can do it using room microphones, headset mics or
even the telephone system in a typical home” said
Rick Tinker, HomeSeer’s CTO. “But version 2.2
elevates that strength to the next level!” With v2.2,
users can issue new commands, such as “On February
14th at 7 pm, turn on the front porch lights for 2 hours”.
Telephone, text message and email alerts and reminders
may also be created with voice commands like “Remind
me by cell-phone at 4 o’clock pm to pick up Julie
from karate class”.
Enhanced Z-Wave Support
In 2003, HomeSeer became the first home automation software
company to support Z-Wave, a wireless, mesh network technology
developed by Zensys. Since then, the company has introduced
its own Z-Troller™ Z-Wave primary controller and
Z-Seer™ Z-Wave diagnostics software. Now with v2.2,
additional support has been added for the latest Z-Wave
hardware including Leviton’s ViziaRF™ line
and Monster Cable’s IlluminEssence™ line. “We’ll
also be adding support for other Z-Wave products including
Cooper Wiring Devices’ Aspire RF™ and Intermatic’s
InTouch™ lines when they become available later
this year” said Richard Helmke, HomeSeer’s
CEO.
Enhanced 3rd Party Support
As with all previous versions, HomeSeer’s latest
v2.2 release includes a powerful scripting interface and
application program interface (API) for 3rd party software
developers. A wealth of 3rd party ‘plug-ins’ have
been created over the years contributing greatly to the
software’s popularity and making the company’s
message board one of the most active ones in home automation.
Other Improvements and Changes
Many other improvements and changes have been added to
the new version. A number of available add-ons have also
been undated, including all new plug-ins for Microsoft
Windows® Media Center, Microsoft Windows Media Player
and Apple’s iTunes® media player. A complete
listing of improvements and changes may be found on the
company’s website.
About HomeSeer Technologies
HomeSeer Technologies is a leading provider of home control
software based in Bedford New Hampshire. Our software
and hardware controllers give users the ability to integrate
and automate everything in their home. Our control extends
to lighting, appliances, HVAC, irrigation and audio/video
devices using Z-Wave, UPB, INSTEON, Infrared and RFID
technologies from leading manufacturers such as Lutron,
Leviton, Intermatic, DSC, GE, Russound and Monster Cable.
Our software and controllers are web-enabled, giving
users remote access to their homes from anywhere in the
world. Visit www.homeseer.com for more information.
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