Category Archives: software

Software used in automating my house

Intelix, TouchOSC and Processing

Posted on January 3, 2012 by afulki

As mentioned in a previous post, I use the Intelix 4×4 matrix switch for distributing HDMI video throughout the house. The only issue (not a major one) is the remote for switching between sources is never close to where I’m … Continue reading →

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Homeseer and Napco

Posted on May 16, 2011 by afulki

I have already documented my tribulations over the state of the Napco plugin from HomeSeer. Today is a more positive note, after a few hours of work on a couple of DLLs I have created my own C#.Net Plugin which … Continue reading →

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Remote Automation

Posted on October 15, 2010 by afulki

I am currently testing the HS Touch Server and PI-IPHONE-IPAD plugin, along with the iPhone/iPod Touch application. The combination of these three pieces of software allow me to remotely control the HomeSeer system. HS Touch, this is an interface module that … Continue reading →

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HomeSeer

Posted on October 12, 2010 by afulki

I chose HomeSeer for one reason, it supports connection to my Napco alarm system. While there seems to be a thriving community of HomeSeer users, the development of the Napco plugin has stagnated. However I hope to remedy that in … Continue reading →

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