| Overview |
HomeSeer
HS2 is an advanced home automation and remote access software
package that is
designed to integrate the major systems of any home.
With HomeSeer, you can control and monitor lighting,
appliances, security, HVAC, telephone and home theater all from
one central point...
and you can do so by computer, remote control, touchscreen,
PDA, telephone, the internet or by voice!*
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| The
MOST User Interfaces Available |
| How would
YOU like to control YOUR home?
With HS2, there are many options to choose from including
touchscreens, wireless remotes, in-wall push-button controllers,
by voice (microphone
& telephone) or Microsoft Windows Media Center. Install as
few or as many as you like to meet your needs. With HomeSeer,
your choice is never limited! |
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Touchscreen
PCs and Monitors |
Touchscreen
PCs and monitors provide a fun and fast way for users to
access and control their homes. The HS2 Software is shipped
with
a
basic touchscreen interface and supports other
professional grade interface packages.
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In-Wall "Scene" Controllers |
HS2 is
designed to work with scene controllers from many manufacturers
based on hard-wired, wireless and powerline
technologies. Buttons can be easily configured to control
devices directly or execute automation 'events'.
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Microsoft Windows
Media Center (MCE) |
Microsoft
Windows Media Center users can now access and control their
homes with HS2 using the Media
Center Interface and
their Media Center remote controls. Rooms, Devices and Events
may all be controlled through Media Ctr.
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Remote
and Local Web Control |
HS2 includes
a complete web-based PC interface that may be accessed
by any PC connected
to the
home network or to the internet. Homeowners and installers
can monitor and control homes from anywhere in the world!
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Voice
Control by Microphone and Telephone |
HS2 is
one of the only automation programs available
that's designed to work with voice recognition! Support
is included for
open air room microphones (like the VoiceTracker™),
headsets and via telephone (with the Way2Call
interface).
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Wireless
Remote Control |
Attach
an infrared interface and HS2 may be controlled
by conventional infrared (IR) remotes. Radio Frequency
(RF) remotes designed for use in Z-Wave and
X10 networks are also supported.
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PDA
/ PocketPC Control |
HS2 includes
a built-in webserver and special web interface for small
browser-enabled devices like PDAs and PocketPCs;
perfect for travelers and vacationers wishing to monitor
and control their homes remotely!
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| Control
Lighting & Appliances |
| HomeSeer works with
'powerline', 'hard-wired' and 'wireless' technologies for total
lighting and appliance
control. Homeowners can use easy to install plug-in hardware
modules (for table or floor lamps) or built-in modules such as
wall
switches and
outlet receptacles. Lighting 'scenes' may be created with
precise dimming levels to suit activities, moods and changing
light conditions within the home. |
| Requires: Technology-specific
PC interface,
lamp
/ appliances modules or wall switches |
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| Control
Security |
| Connect HomeSeer
to your security system and supercharge it's capabilities! With
HomeSeer, security alerts can turn all your home's
lights on, announce an intruder, shut down your HVAC system,
email you at work, call your cell phone,
display camera views on your TV or trigger any number of events
within the home. And, because HomeSeer is web-enabled,
you'll be able to monitor and control all security activities
remotely. |
| Requires: Open-interface security
system, HomeSeer plug-ins or scripting |
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| Control
HVAC |
| Programmable thermostats
have been available for many years but they're all limited to
just
a number of 'timed' events. By adding a HomeSeer-controlled
thermostat, here are just a few of the things you'll be able
to do: 1) Raise or lower the thermostat
when your security system is armed or
disarmed; 2) Receive an email or phone call when the temperature
goes above or below specified temps; 3) Turn your A/C on by cell
phone on your way home; 4) Shut down your HVAC system when fire
or
smoke detectors are triggered. |
| Requires: Open-interface
thermostat,
HomeSeer plug-ins or scripting |
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| Control Telephone |
Here are just
a few of the things you can do with a HomeSeer-powered telephone
system:
1) Dial by voice; 2) Create message 'boxes' for the whole family;
3) Automatically email messages as MP3 attachments; 4) Use
voice commands to control HomeSeer from any telephone in the
house... or in the world! 5) Listen to your messages over the
internet! 6) have HomeSeer phone when anything special happens
in your home.
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| Requires: HomeSeer
Phone software, Wall2Call or HomeSeer
PCI telephone interface |
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| Control
Home Theater |
| Complete audio and
video control are close at hand! Use HomeSeer to control
TV, DVD, VCR, Cable, Dish and Stereo systems. HomeSeer
also supports Microsoft Windows Media Center (MCE) 2005, Windows
Media Player 9 & 10 and other popular media players. Add
a wireless touchpanel to your coffee table and you'll have the
latest in home theater control! |
| Requires: IR
controller, HomeSeer
plug-ins or scripting |
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| *Home automation
hardware is required for control of all your home's systems. Contact
your HomeSeer representative for complete details. |
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Full versions
from $199.95
Upgrade versions from $109.95 |
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