Home Automation Index
Last updated: Saturday, May 20, 2006, 8:00am
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- Dan Hoehnen - HomeVision, OmniPro II, CorAccess,
ACE, X-10, UPB, HomeTouch, IR, video distribution, cameras, PBX, Touchscreens, Text-to-Speech, E-Mail, Caller ID, Remote control over any TCP/IP network, more
- Adam Blake's Futurenet 2000 project - GCSE Project Introducing New Method Of Home Automation
- Andrew Putnam's System - JDS Time Commander 2 based, X-10, HVAC, JDS code, more...
- Ariel Govato's system - in Spanish
- Barry Newton's System - Omni Pro based
- Buzz Bonnett's System - X-10, StarGate, temperature, rain, UPC scanner for food items
- Chris Bergeron's System - pc based, X-10, security, web status, more (where did this link move to?)
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Chris Rowland's system - Home Genius
automation controller, touchscreens, CyberGenie phone system, X-10
- Craig Chadwick's system - The home of the developer of HomeVision (where did this link move to?)
- Craig Colvin's Home Automation System - HCS-II Based
- Dario Greggio's System - in Italian
- Don Marquardt's house - JEANNIE - X-10, HomeSeer, Ocelot
- Don's Cyber House
- Doug Von Feldt's System - StarGate, HAL2000, Touchlinc, X-10, paging system, stereo control
- Edward Cheung's System - Homebrew, pc based, uses PIC's for each node on the control network
- Garnet Bailey's system (Casper) - ECS based
- Gerry's System - Linux based using x10.shar, CP290, with a Netscape web interface
- Harold Ennulat's System - JDS TimeCommander Plus based
- Ian Bird's
System - HomeVision, X-10, IR
- Ingo's Home Automation System - HomeVision based
- James Hoye's House (and HA/DIY offerings) - X-10, IR
- Jeff's House - X-10, MAC based, INTERNET ACCESS!! - check it out.
- Jef's Place of X-10 Resources - X-10, HomeSeer
- Jim Lipsit's System -
HAL2000, X-10, Ocelot, RCS X-10 thermostats, more...
- John Perry's system - X-10 automated house in the UK
- Kerry Parker's System - HomeVision based
- Kevin Keast's System - E.D.G.A.R. - ECS, HomeVision, ACE, Touchscreens, Internet status page
- Larry Farquhar's Automated Home - HomeVision based - BAD LINK - Larry, where are you?
- Mike Baptiste's Home Automation System - HCS-II based with some home brew PIC interfaces
- Mike Huggins' House (Black Firs) - HomeVision, Touchlinc, HomeVoice, X-10, vehicle alert, more...
- Neil Cherry's System - Linux, X-10, WM918 weather, HCS II, Ocelot
- Pete Garyga's system - HomeSeer based,
web interface
- Ralph Unger's system - PC based using XA software, X-10 modules, Voice Assist
- Scott Crevier's House - X-10
- The Regency - Domisilica's Home Away from Home - Homebrew, PC based
- Bob Linn's Home Automation Networks - JDS Stargate, Linux, HomeSeer, KHS-6640, Web Cameras, Internet Control, Java, X-10, Whole House Audio/Video
- Ron Boston's HA System - HomeVision based
- Shawn Boyle's System - HomeVision, ACE, Caddx, Tini, X-10, and more
- Stephen W. Nolen's System - JDS TimeCommander Plus, INTERNET ACCESS!!, X-10, ACE, Sprinklers, Phone, Pager, IR, more...
- Tim Keenan's System - JDS TimeCommander based (X-10, IR, Sprinklers, HVAC, Security, Phone, Vehicle Detection)
- Tim Shephard's System - StarGate based, X-10, temp sensors, speaker zones, display info on TV
- Thomas Dolsky's System - Linux based, homebrew system with some really neat features: X-10, video, e-mail, FM radio, Internet access
- Tom's Automated House -
using Zeus Home Control,
a Windows pc system
- Tom's X-Home - PC Based, X-10, IR, Phone, Touch Screen, Paging, more
- Java Home Automation - X-10, Activehome based, Java
- Viroflay Home Project - Automated home in France
- The Wacker Family's Automated Home - X-10, HomeSeer, Web interface, sprinklers
- The Winter family (sometimes not so) "smart" house - INTERNET ACCESS!!
- Zaib Kaleem's house - Omni Pro II, BBS IPS 416, more
- List from comp.home.automation home page
Index
- Alarm Systems - see Security
- AMP Smart Home - see Systems for Implementing Home Automation
- AMX - see Systems for Implementing Home Automation
- Articles
- Audio/Video
- Whole-House Audio
- Overview - Nice description of what it is, how to do it, wiring, etc.
- Elan -Entertainment and communication systems for the entire house, multi-zone A/V, IR, paging, phone, doorbell, lighting, RS-232
- Russound - multi-source, multi-zone, IR, volume, paging, doorbell/phone overrides
- Home Theater
- Afterglow Imaging - Learn about surround sound, speaker placement, IR distribution, wiring, more
- Digital Acoustics
- Whole-house Audio Tutorial - Designing, Pre-wiring, Installing
- Wintek Software Company
- Home Jukebox - Control Sony and Pioneer CD changers from your pc via RS-232
- GrayWolf Software
- GrayWolf Jukebox - Control you CD player, amp and cassette. Support for Applied Digital ir-X, HomeVision, JDS TimeCommander and Stargate, SmartLinc SmartHouse, and One For All infrared controllers.
- Landmark Sound Labs -
Electro-Acoustic research and development
- Nirvis Systems - Hardware and software products for home and music automation
- CDJ - Jukebox program, free, supports Sony players, MP3, CDDB support
- Slink-e - Send/Receive IR, Control Sony S-Link and/or any IR device, ActiveX and C++ support, connects to serial port
- Remote controllable switches (audio/video/speaker)
- AVS-8x8 - audio/video switch, 8 in, 8 out, controllable by IR and X-10 and RS-232
- AB8SS - speaker switch, 2 sources, 8 speakers, controllable by IR and X-10 and RS-232
- Video Capture - see Video Capture Cards
- Video Distribution
- A Do-it-Yourself Installation - by John Sevinsky
- KAT5 - Affordable hi quality S-Video and stereo distribution system using CAT5 cable
- TV Spider - Make any video source (cable, vcr, dvd, etc) viewable on all TV's
- Modulators
- All in One - Several systems by Channel Plus, IR distribution too
- Triple Play - 3 channel modulator by Netmedia
- Video Monitoring - see Remote Monitoring
- Video Overlay
- Decade Engineering - Video character overlay generator boards, BOB-I, serial interface
- Caller IDTV - Displays CID info on TV, or displays text from RS232 port on TV
- PIC-TV - by Creative Control Concepts, overlay text on video, rs-485 interface
- Suppliers
- Basic Stamp
- Bluetooth (short range, RF communication)
- Books - see Publications
- Business Opportunities
- Caller ID - see Telephones
- Cameras - see Video Cameras
- CEBus
- CEBus Home Page
- SMART - GE-SMART Products (SmartOne, SmartGear), CEBus compatible, Lighting, Audio/Video, HVAC, Security, More
- Circuits
- Closed Captioning
- TextGrabber - Converts closed caption text to ASCII and sends to PC via serial port
- Computers
- PC Remote Control - Have serial (RS-232) port data press keys, run programs, etc., comes with several IR to Serial plans
- Displays - see Touchscreens
- Interfacing Devices
- Interfacing Info
- Beyond Logic - On-line tutorial,
serial, parallel, device drivers, USB, excellent site!
- Boondog Automation - All kinds of PC Interfacing info and projects
- Technick - Pinouts, circuits, downloads, more
- The Hardware Book - Connector pinouts, adapter cables, cable descriptions
- Parallel Port Central - by Jan Axelson
- Interfacing to the IBM Parallel Printer Port - Yet another good resource
- Peter H. Anderson's Home page - All kinds of PC interfacing and programming info
- Device Control via the PC - Application Note
- Serial/Parallel Data Transceiver - PC Interface IC
- Using the parallel port for output with Linux
- More Port Interfacing Info - see FAQ's
- More Port Interfacing Info - see Books
- X-10 Interfaces - see X-10
- Interrupts - Description of pc interrupts
- IR Interface Devices (keyboards, mice, etc.)
- KwiKey IR - PC remote controller, connects via USB port
- Port Access (drivers)
- IOPort - ActiveX control for direct access to IO ports on Windows 95,98,NT,2000
- RF Interface Devices (keyboards, mice, etc.)
- KeyRF - Send keystrokes to PC from RF remote
- Serial Ports
- Multi-port serial cards
- USB to Serial Converters
- Kwik232 - Converts USB port to standard serial port
- Consulting
- CP290 - see X-10
- Current Monitoring - see Power Usage and Detection
- Decora - see Leviton
- Designers/Installers
- Audio Advice - Home theater,
lighting, whole-house music, home automation
- Brilliant Homes
- Custom Automation
Technologies, Inc. - Central Ohio, systems integration, home automation, whole-house audio, phone, security,
lighting, HVAC, networking, assistive technology, more...
- IntrinSync Technology - Lighting, networking, HVAC, security, wiring, home theater, more...
- Jesco Electric Co - design/build/consult/supply home automation products in Tennessee
- Media Control Technologies, Inc. - High-end automation system installers in Florida
- Pasco - located in Tempe, Arizona
- Disabled (HA products for people with disabilities)
- Custom Automation Technologies, Inc.
- Control audio/video, lights, appliances, fans, curtains/blinds, thermostat,
security system, door access, and more, all from a variety of user input
devices, including a Sip & Puff switch
- Express Consulting -
Voice control of your home
- GUS Communications - Text to Speech products
- JTS Micro Consulting Ltd - Speech Recognition and Text to Speech products
- Madentec - Many accessibility products, NEMO, voice recognition, X-10, IR, much more
- Nanopac - Voice recog, Text-to-Speech, screen mag, X-10, IR, Phone
- Origin Instruments Corporation - 3D Tracking, Head controlled pointing systems, on-screen keyboard, more
- Multimedia Max - Voice control of everything: X-10, IR, Phone, Fax, TV, Internet, more
- TJ's Homepage - see how TJ (a quadriplegic) takes control of his home
- DTMF - see Telephones
- Echelon - see Lonworks
- Electronics Related Sites
- Entry (doors, locks, etc.)
- iLock - Use an iButton to unlock your door
- FAQ's
- Floor plans
- HousePlans.com - Search and view
over 14,000 exceptional house plans by North American architects and designers.
Easy, fast search. All inquiries answered by design professionals.
- For Sale
- FTP sites - see WWW and FTP Sites
- Garage Doors
- Gates
- Ham Radio
- Handicapped - see Disabled
- How do I... - Various topics by HomeTech Solutions
- HVAC
- HVAC/R - HVAC and other related stuff
- HyCal - Temperature and humidity sensors
- Automated Environmental Systems - TEMPPLATE series, Decora style analog temp sensors
- Thermostats - with pc interface (RS-232 or RS-485 or X-10 or Dry Contact)
- Thermostats - with pc interface and Real-Time Pricing
- Thermostats - with pc interface and programmable (run stand-alone and/or connected to pc)
- Thermostats - wireless
- Also see Temperature Sensors
- Humidity Sensors - see Temperature & Humidity Sensors
- Information
- Installation - see Wiring and Publications
- Installers - see Suppliers/Installers
- Intercoms
- IR
- Codes
- IR Extenders
- Info and Projects
- Hand-held remotes
- Remote Central - Reviews and info on almost every remote
- Harmon Kardon Take Control (TC1000) - same as IRIQ below
- Home Theater Master SL-9000 - pre-programmed & learning, macros, LCD, 8 devices
- IRIQ - by Madrigal, learning, touchscreen, macros, RS-232, COOL!
- Marantz RC2000 learning, macros, LCD
- Palm Pilot with Omni Remote software
- Pronto - by Phillips, learning, touchscreen, macros, RS-232, COOL!
- ProntoEdit - PC config software, serial cable pinout, discussion forums, bitmaps and ccf files
- Sony RM-AV2000 - pre-programmed & learning, 12 devices, touchscreen, macros
- Universal Electronics - Makers of the One-for-All universal remotes
- One-for-All
- Webpad type remotes
- Mobile Companion X - by CorAccess,
also has mic, speakers, Windows CE.Net, IE 5.5, more...
- PC Compatible
- ir-X - ISA card for PC, X-10, IR, analog inputs
- Irman - Connects to serial port, receives IR, use IR to control programs, supports WinAMP and other programs
- P.C. Remote - plugs into parallel port, learning
- PC to IR Linc - by SmartLinc, learning, send IR in response to serial command
- Red Rat - Send/Receive IR, connects to serial port
- JDS IR Xpander - Send/Receive IR, connects to serial port
- Signal Grabber - Send/Receive IR, connects to serial port
- PCIR Infrared Control System - by 3rdi
- Slink-e - Send/Receive IR, Control Sony S-Link and/or any IR device, ActiveX and C++ support, connects to serial port
- The following items are PC compatible, but are also full blown HA controllers offering a lot
more functionality than just IR send/receive.
- HomeVision - X-10, IR, Digital I/O, Analog inputs, Video, WEB Interface, Serial ports, Thermostats, Stand alone and/or PC controlled
- Ocelot - by Applied Digital, X-10, IR, I/O, more
- Leopard - by Applied Digital, Touchscreen, X-10, IR, I/O, more
- X-10 Compatible
- X-10 to IR Linc - by SmartLinc, learning, send IR in response to X-10 command
- Wall Mounted Keypads
- Whole-house IR Distribution
- Keypads
- LCD (not VGA compatible) - See Computers for LCD VGA monitors
- Matrix Orbital Corp. - 2 and 4 line LCD's with a serial or I2C interface
- Composite video input
- Marlin P. Jones - 4 inch color active matrix LCD monitor, composite video input
- Serial Interfaces
- Leviton
- Lighting Systems
- Hard-wired
- ALC - Used by Aegis, OnQ HMS 925 and HMS 1050,
and Omni II and Omni LT
- Centralite -
Ambiance and Elegance, RS-232 interface, iPAQ
wireless interface, more...
- iLight -
Architectural and entertainment
lighting control solutions
- Lightolier
- Litetouch
- Lutron - HomeWorks Interactive
- Vantage - Hardwired lighting, IR, HVAC, RS-232, Touchscreen, more
- Wireless
- Power Line Carrier (PLC)
- A-10
- X-10
- CEBus
- Lightolier - Compose PLC
- UPB - powerline carrier that works!
- Lightning Protection
- Linux
- DRACONi Automation
- A modular home automation and digital entertainment control package, GNU GPL
-
MisterHouse - INTERNET ACCESS!!, perl, open-source, runs on Windows and Linux
- Dan Lanciani's Home Automation Page - Various daemons for CM11A (x10d), CM17A, LynX-10, Red October, more
- Linux Home Automation - Neil Cherry's excellent resource for programs, source code, links and more
- HEYU - CM11A software
- Linux Infra-red Remote Control (LIRC) - Hardware schematics and software for IR control
- Project GURU - Open source DIY domotica system powered by a *nix system
- Using the parallel port for output with Linux
- Litetouch - see Lighting Systems
- Lonworks
- Macintosh
- ADB I/O - Add I/O to the Mac
- MouseHouse - Home Automation software for the MAC
- XTension - Home Automation software for the MAC by Sand Hill Engineering
- YoYo - Telephone Manager supports caller ID, dialing, logging, paging, blocking (PC and MAC)
- CP290 Director -
Control your CP290 from your MAC
- Mailing lists
- Magazines - see Publications
- Message Boards
- Microcontrollers and Accessories
- Microphones
- Misc
- Mobile Home Automation (SMS, cell phone)
- Motion Detectors
- PIR Detectors
- Modification - Modify a cheap 110vac outdoor flood motion detector to work on 24vdc
- Optex LX-40 and LX-80N - outdoor motion detectors
- Software that uses a video camera to detect motion
- Windows
- GOTCHA! - Motion detection, pager, e-mail, remote viewing, timestamp
- HomeWatcher - Motion detection, more
- iVista - Motion detection, audio/video streaming over Internet, screen capture, personal url, more
- StealthWatch - Motion detection, send images to another pc over Internet
- SupervisionCam - Motion detection, send e-mail, run a program, more
- VideoSpider - Multi-channel MPEG video surveillance system
- Linux
- Motion - Motion detection, SMS message, e-mail, more
- MAC
- Oculus - Motion detection, Webcam, FTP, audio, Applescript, more
- Also see Proximity Sensors
- MP3
- PC Playbox - Hardware and software to connect your Jukebox Wallbox to your PC and turn it into an "MP3 Jukebox"
- Elite DAE - Excellent resource for encoding settings, quality testing, etc.
-
Hydrogen Audio - Cross-platform and
cross-format audio compression
- Lp3 hardware MP3 music player - plugs into parallel port and frees up sound card
- Daily MP3 - Daily updates to the latest MP3 offerings. AWSOME LIST!!
- Xing - AudioCatalyst (ripper/encoder), XingMP3 (encoder), and more
- Audio Twister - MP3 and CD Player with CD cover database, compatible with Dollx8 Smart Interface
- CDJ - Jukebox program, free, supports Sony players, MP3, CDDB support
- MP3 Player Jukebox
- MP3 Jukebox Server
- Zoft's MP3 Jukebox
- Dialog Medien - ActiveX MP3 controls (play,convert,compress,read CD, etc.)
- mp3.com - Lotsa MP3 info, software, music, links, etc.
- mp3now.com
- winamp.com
- www.niftymusic.com - players, rippers, encoders, decoders, utils
- Ray Gun - Remove hiss and pops, and other digital audio software
- Audio Grabber - ripper
- Plugger+ - WAV to MP3 encoder
- BladeEnc - encoder
- TitleTrack - CD player and jukebox for MAC and Sony CD changers
- Network Products
-
PowerlineCommunications.net
- Microwave
ovens, televisions, web radios, telephones and computers connected to the
Internet through your existing electrical wiring
- Networks
- Info
- Gateways & Routers
- Hardware based
- Software based
- Linux
- FREESCO - One floppy disk gateway/router
- Windows
- WinRoute - router, firewall, DHCP, DNS, mail server
- Security
- Shields Up! - Test your firewall, see if
your pc is vulnerable to attacks
- Firewalls
- Data Collection
- EDAS - Etherent Data Acquisition Systems
- Misc
- Newsgroups
- Newsletters - see Publications
- Home Automation related organizations and associations
- PC - see Computers
- Phones - see Telephones
- Plumbing
- The Water Breaker - Auto water shutoff if water runs too long
- WatterCop - Wireless leak detection and automatic water shutoff system
- Power Usage and Detection
- Current Monitoring
- CR Magnetics - Many devices for measuring and detecting current
- Multi-purpose monitoring
-
The Power Detector - monitors up to 4 devices using current, voltage, LED,
light, USB port
- Proximity Detectors
- Publications
- Books
- Magazines (paper and electronic)
- Newsletters
- Videos
- Programming and Configuration Services
- Remote Monitoring
- 123 CCTV - Security camera surveillance equipment
- Ademco - RapidNet
- Allthings Sales & Service - GoVideo, Telephone Eye, cameras, DVR, much more
- Axis video servers
- CCTVsafe - Global Image Recording and Alerting
- Crowe Electronic Engineering, Inc. - Guard-8, Guard Lite, CrowJet USB, ICU-1000
- Digi-Vue - motion detection, DVR features, much more...
- Eyesite 110 and Eyesite 140 - from
Motion Media
- Freeze Alarm, Voice Dialer TM, Voice Dialer MCS
- Gotcha!
- HomeWatcher
- LookC
- Motion Media - eyesite, Sentinel Plus
- OzVision - remote video solutions,
monitoring over dial-up (POTS)
- PCSurveillance.net LLC - Remote Video Monitoring & Surveillance Equipment for PC's that WORK
- Pro-Max - Remote video surveillance
- PhoneHub by VitalPoint - Call in and monitor up to 32 cameras
- SecureNet - VP-200, VP-300, VP-500, VP-600, DVR, more...
- Sentry Security Systems
- Startdot Technologies -
Express 6 Video Server, network cameras,
- TeleEye
- Webcams (Internet Video)
- Windows
- GOTCHA! - Motion detection, pager, e-mail, remote viewing, timestamp
- HomeWatcher - Motion detection
- iVista - Motion detection, audio/video streaming over Internet, screen capture, personal url, more
- SupervisionCam - Motion detection, send e-mail, run a program, more
- VideoSpider - Multi-channel MPEG video surveillance system
- Webcam32 - Video streaming over the Internet
- MAC
- Oculus - Motion detection, Webcam, FTP, audio, Applescript, more
- Security
- Alarm Systems Popular with Home Automation Enthusiasts
- Apex - by Ademco
- Caddx - NetworX models supported by HomeVision, 2-way RS-232 interface
- Comfort - security, voice mail, X-10, IR, relays, intercom, doorphone, 2-way RS-232 interface, WEB Interface, more
- DSC Power 832
- Omni LT, Omni Pro, Omni Pro II by Home Automation, Inc. (HAI) - Security, X-10, Phone, Thermostats, 2-way RS-232 interface, WEB Interface, more
- Aegis - Security, X-10, Phone, Thermostats, 2-way RS-232 interface, more
- OnQ HMS 925 and HMS 1050 - Security, X-10, ALC, Phone, Thermostats, 2-way RS-232 interface, more
- Napco Gemini - 2-way RS-232 interface
- AlarmSystemStore.com - alarms
and accessories for the do-it-yourselfer (DSC, Caddx, Ademco), driveway sensors,
intercom
- Home Security - Guardian
Protection Services
- Home Security
Store - alarms and accessories for the do-it-yourselfer, video monitoring,
intercom, more
- Electronic Security Resource Page
- Interactive Technologies, Inc (ITI) - wireless/wired, X-10, phone, voice
- Makers of the Commander 2000, Caretaker Plus and VuFone
- A1 Security - Power 832, wireless systems, do it yourself, panels, sensors, glass break, water sensors, more...
- ORCA Monitoring Services - Do it yourself, wireless systems
- Ron's Safety and Security Homepage
- Stay Safe Security - Wireless
security and protection
- Software
- Design
- NetZoomAV - add-in
solution for professionals designing and diagramming Audio, Video, and
Residential Networks
- Home Automation
- ACE - Caller ID, Text-to-Speech, Send E-Mail, WinAMP support, touchscreen support, Client/Server distributed control and monitoring -
run the server on your main HA PC, connect 1 or more clients via TCP/IP network (intranet or Internet) for remote monitoring and control, support for HomeVision, ECS, Omni/Aegis,
Stargate and
any other system that can interface via ASCII file, serial port, DDE, TCP/IP or COM/DCOM.
- ALICE - Written in Java (runs on Linux, Windows, etc.), includes source, CM11A support, free!
- AutoMagic Technologies - Software for CP290 & TW523
- Automated Future Home - by
Abasoft Corporation, X-10, Text-to-Speech, Visual layout, scenes, CM11A
- CP290 Director -
Control your CP290 from your MAC
- ECS - see Omnipotence Event Control System
- ExactControl - Video
surveillance and home control web server, X-10 ActiveX controls for the CP290, CM11A and Baran Harper TW523S20
- Girder - Take any pc input (keyboard,
remote control, internet) and translate that into actions on your computer
- HASE- Home Automation
Scripting Langauge, X-10, Slinke, CM11A
- Home Control Assistant - Home Automation software for Windows95/NT by Advanced Quonset Technology
- Home Domination - X-10, CM11A,
digital I/O, video support, macros, remote access via client program or email
- Homedaemon - Linux & FreeBSD, X-10, CM11A, Adicon device support, Leopard, web interface
- HomeSeer by Keware Technologies - X-10, CM11A, IR, Web interface, Agent (voice recognition and TTS)
- House2 - for the CM11A, Voice Recognition, REXX, Network access
- House290 - for the CP290, Voice Recognition, REXX, Network access
- Housebot - Very powerful! X-10,
IR, client/server, web interface, much more
- HTI Home Toys Shareware Library
- IR Assistant - Software for controlling your PC remotely
- MaxCtrl - X-10 and IR control software
- MisterHouse - INTERNET ACCESS!!, perl, open-source, runs on Windows and Linux
- MouseHouse - Home Automation software for the MAC
- Port16 and Port32 - ActiveX controls for I/O port access in Visual Basic
- PowerHome - X10, IR, and
CD jukebox control with SQL power
- Thinking Home
- MAC, web interface
- Visual Home Commander - Software for the X-10 Firecracker control, nice graphical interface, macros, Win95 and later
- x10.shar - UNIX software to control a CP290 - FREE
- X-10 Home Monitor - CM11A, sunrise/sunset, if/then, pc control
- X-10 Web Interface by Scott Crevier
- XTension - Home Automation software for the MAC by Sand Hill Engineering
- X10ST - X-10 System Tray
- X10WC - X-10 Windows Control for the CP290, DDE support
- You-R-N-Control - Web-access, streaming video, caller-id, nice logging features, scripts ,HVAC, Post IP, E-mail, more...
- DOS/Windows - CP290, ONE-FOR-ALL, TW523
- Zeus Home Control - Windows
based, supports Conditional Logic with user defined conditions,
text-to-speech, X10, execute command lines and sound files in response to
events. Very flexible.
- See Caller ID for Caller ID software
- Also see WWW and FTP Sites
- Other
- Sounds - Links to sites with interesting sound files
- Speech Recognition - see Voice Recognition
- Speech Synthesis - see Text to Speech
- Sprinkler Systems
- Standards
- Suppliers/Installers
- Home Automation Products
- A Click Away Remotes - Home automation store: Home automation by X10 and linear security systems and garage door openers, remotes, and universal parts by genie, liftmaster, stanley, sears craftsman, linear, multicode, carper, allstar, skylink home security
- A. Palma Ramos - Home
automation installers in Portugal
- Aartech Canada - Your Canadian home automation store
- ACS - CEBus interfaces, other automation products
- Advanced Services Inc. - Home Automation Product Guide, X-10
- American Smart Homes, Ltd. - Voice control of your home, Philadelphia, PA based
- Applied Digital, Inc. - ADICON, CPU-XA, Leopard, Blue Boards, ISA I/O card, CEBus, more
- Archnet - Power line communication
and home automation system
- Automated Home Technologies - lighting, security, HVAC, phone, audio/video, network, more
- Automated Outlet - Home Automation, Security & Survelliance
- Automation & Security Technologies Inc. - Home automation store (HomeAutomationNet.com)
- Automation Plus
- Baran Harper - on-line catalog
- Bass Home Electronics - Security, Home Automation, Phone, Audio/Video, More...
- Checkmate System Designs - Custom Home Automation and Security
- Clever Home
- Comfort Home Controls - Distributors and design consultants for the Comfort Intelligent Home & Office Security and Control System
- Control Home - Home Automation products and solutions, in Spanish
- Control Your Home - Home Automation component sales to dealers, installers, and do-it-yourselfers
- Creative Control Concepts - PIC based HA devices, HCS-II Home Automation System
- Custom Distributing -
Audio/video custom installation
- Custom Home Control
- Crestron - Multimedia & Environmental Remote Control Systems
- Custom Automation Technologies, Inc. - Comfort, HomeVision, Caddx, RCS, ACE - Complete system solutions, design,
installation, service, programming and training
- CyberSelect - Home Automation in the UK
- Datahome Systems, LTD
- Dedicated Devices - SLAM Automation Products
- DIGIHOUSE - Home Automation in Australia
- Domotica - Home automation resources in Spanish
- EECI - Serial compatible IO, DTMF, relays, etc.
- EES Home Automation Inc. - Installation, programming, design, PHAST, AMX, AMP, Lite Touch, US Tech
- E-LAB Digital Engineering, Inc. - Serial/Parallel interface IC, Serial LCD Interface IC, more...
- Elcom - Send audio, video, phone, IR, modem, printer through existing house wiring - OUT OF BUSINESS???
- Enertel Controls Inc. - Remote HVAC control via telephone
- Eon3 - Serving Australia, New Zealand, South East Asia - X-10, voice control, phone control
- eXpanse Lab - X10 Home Automation, Security & Surveillance Solutions in Singapore
- Full House Control - RHOC, CEBus, X-10
- Future Automation Resources, Inc. - Home automation, structured wiring, networking, new build,
retrofit, more...
- Future Home Tech - Design and installtion of home automation products, ActiveX controls, Caddx, Gemini, Omni,
more...
- Habitek - Home automation supplier in the UK - HAL 2000, Ocelot, X-10, Security, more...
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HNA -
Home Networking and X10 Home Automation products and solutions. Installation is available for Northern New
Jersey
- Home Automation Control Systems (HACS) - Custom design and manufacture of HA products,
- High Tech Horizon (HTH) - PLM-24 Power Line Modem, SNAP network protocol, more
- Holland Home Automation - 220 volt products for the Netherlands
- Home Automation and Security - Security, X-10, more...
- Home Automation Australia
Index - Australian home automation resources, including manufacturers,
software downloads, System Integrators and magazines
- Home Automation, Inc. makers of the Omni, Omni Pro and Aegis, thermostats
- Home Automation Plus - Lights, Audio, HVAC, Communications, Networks, more...
- Home Automation Systems - on-line catalog, X-10 info
- Home Controls Incorporated - on-line catalog
- Home Systems Plus - Aegis distributor, more...
- HomeTech Solutions
- iAutomate.com - on-line catalog and ordering, X-10, IR, software, pc hardware, HVAC, controllers, mics/mixers, more
- IntelliHome - European distributor of HA products
- IntrinSync Technology - Lighting, networking, HVAC, security, wiring, home theater, more...
- Iriave Electronics - Italy based, 110/220 volt, 50/60 Hz, X-10 products and systems
- KD Systems Inc. - Installers of security and automation systems
- Laser Business Systems - X-10 products, UK, 220 vac, 50hz, 60hz
- Lashen Electronics - Electronic parts, security, computer, network, automation
- Litesmart -
Video Distribution, Home Theater, Audio
Distribution, Home Lighting Control, Temperature Control, Home Security, Phone
Systems, Video Surveillance and Home Network all controlled from a touch screen
- Magen Home Automation - Home automation supplier in the Toronto, Canada area
- Marmitek - Home automation supplier
in Europe, X-10 micromodules, much more...
- Marrick Limited - Maker of the LynX-10 and LynX-Port interfaces
- McNaur WebWorks - AMX, Home Theater, more
- Mega Automation -
X10, C-bus, PABX, Home
theaters, Background music, Comfort Security Systems
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Merlin Interactive Systems -
Home Cinema, Multiroom, Architectural Lighting and Home Automation installation
specialists in the UK
- Microsmith Inc. - Distributed control products, LonWorks
- Mountain Micro Controls - PC ISA Expansion card with 96 I/O bits, Security, HVAC, Lights, Phone, Caller ID, DTMF Remote Control, Sound Blaster Audio, Basic Programs
- NCD - RS232 based products - IR, A/D, Audio/Video switch, Digital I/O, LCD, more
- Nirvis Systems - Hardware and software products for home and music automation, CDJ, Slink-e
- Pacific Custom Cable Inc. - Computer cables, networking supplies and X-10
- Panja - Internet/intranet enabled, AMX, Phast, Synergy, RADIA, Panja Netlinx, Panja 1000
- Perimeter Access - HA, audio, wire, intercoms, structured wiring, access controls, more
- Platinum PC - Power Control Systems - Voice Activated Home Automation
- PLM System - European distributor, X-10
- RCI Automation
- RESmith - RS232, RS485 and RS422 serial products
- SAEE - makers of the NAP home automation set of devices, Italy
- SBT Automation
- SOHO Technologies - Voice,
data, home theater, DSL, cable modem, dish, CAT5, coax, Northern NJ and metro
NYC
- The Screening Room - Home Theatre Systems & custom installation of whole-house audio/video
- SmartHome - X-10, Security, Audio/Video, Wiring, HVAC, Controllers, more
- Smart Home Systems USA - X-10, Security, Audio/Video, Phone, more
- SmartLinc - makers of TouchLinc, HouseLinc, PC to IR Linc, X-10 to IR Linc
- Space Home Concepts - ActiveX controls, Stargate add-ons, audio distribution, more
- SunBelt Industries, Inc. - HAL2000, Caller ID to TV, text to TV, IR Transceiver
- OUT OF BUSINESS?
- Sylva Control Systems - Stand alone controllers, I/O expansion cards, X-10, I/O, DTMF
- UK Automation - Appliance and lighting control solutions, garage door openers, security systems, cctv products and VOIP hardware
- Wadsworth Electronics - Automation and Building Control Systems and Accessories
- Weeder Technologies - RS232 devices that share 1 port! - X-10, Digital I/O, DTMF and Caller ID
- Wirz Electronics - Serial LCD interface, microcontroller products, more
- Worthington Distribution - on-line catalog
- X-10 in Russia
- X-10 Powerhouse Home Page
- X-10 Superstore
- See the FAQ for many more
- Electronic Components
- Systems for implementing Home Automation
- Popular Do-it-yourself systems
- ActiveHome CM11A, CK11A
- Aegis 2000 by Home Automation, Inc. - Security, X-10, Phone, Thermostats, Voice, Paging, more
- AMX
- APPCON - PC based
- BeAtHome - X-10, security, HVAC, water leak detection, grocery list, weather, INTERNET ACCESS, more
- Cardio - Stand alone, X-10, HVAC, Security, Phone, LCD touchscreen
- Cassandra 1000 - Windows NT based - OUT OF BUSINESS??
- Cintex2 - Voice recog, X-10, IR, Phone
- Comfort - Voice mail, X-10, security, IR, relays, intercom, doorphone, rs-232, web interface, CBUS
- Coreo
- CPU-XA - from Applied Digital, 2-way IR, 2-way X-10, add-on modules for I/O, relays, CEBus
- CyberHouse
- Digital Home Network Interface - USB, X-10, IR, CEBus, RS-232
- DOLLx8 Smart - by Akira's Automation, multi-room audio, relays, I/O
- EasyHouse
- ECS - see Omnipotence Event Control System
- Elan -Entertainment and communication systems for the entire house, multi-zone A/V, paging, phone, doorbell, lighting, RS-232
- Electronic Solutions Company - Many homeowners try to use home AUTOMATION systems to
simplify living in a large home. Usually a custom home MANAGEMENT System by Electronic Solutions Co.
is the better solution.
- em-power - Security,
HVAC, X-10, multi-room audio, touchscreen, iButton access control
- HAL2000 - by Home Automated Living - Voice Recognition, X-10, more...
- HCS-II
- HomAtion 2000
- HomeBase
- Home Manager - by Unity Systems, X-10, HVAC, more...
- HomeSeer by Keware Technologies - X-10, CM11A, IR, Web interface, Agent (voice recognition and TTS)
- HomeVision - X-10, IR, Digital I/O, Analog inputs, Video, WEB Interface, Serial ports, Thermostats, Stand alone and/or PC controlled
- HouseLinc - by SmartLinc, X-10, IR Send, stand-alone
- Inspector+ - Video monitoring, access control, security
- IP-Commander - Adds a
web browser interface to any X-10 and/or serial device
-
JDS Stargate - X-10, IR, DI, DO, AI, Voice, Telephone, Caller ID
- JDS Technologies - TimeCommander and TeleCommand systems
- Jeeves - The SMART Company or at
SOTA Home Automation
- Mastervoice Butler-in-a-Box - Voice Recognition, X-10, DTMF, IR, Relay, Voice Response, more
- Mountain Micro Controls - PC ISA Expansion card with 96 I/O bits, Security, HVAC, Lights, Phone, Caller ID, DTMF Remote Control, Sound Blaster Audio, Basic Programs
- Multimedia Max - Voice control of everything: X-10, IR, Phone, Fax, TV, Internet, more
- Ocelot - by Applied Digital, X-10, IR, I/O, more
- Leopard - by Applied Digital, Touchscreen, X-10, IR, I/O, more
- Omni by Home Automation, Inc. - Security, X-10, Phone, Thermostats, more...
- OmniPro by Home Automation, Inc. - Security, X-10, Phone, Thermostats, Voice, more...
- Omnipotence Event Control System (ECS) - PC based, Windows (32 bit), probably the most feature rich automation software available
- PHAST Landmark
- Plato HouseLinc - X-10 and IR controller by SmartLinc
- RHOC - Cool wireless remote!, CEBus, X-10, IR, RS232, IO, more...
- SmartOne - by SMART, CEBus compatible, Lighting, Audio/Video, HVAC, Security, More
- System 7000 - by Home Technologies
Corporation (HTC)
-
TABS - Totally Automated Building System
- TouchLinc - Touchscreen controller by SmartLinc
- Universal Controller - by Unity Systems, X-10, CEBus, security, HVAC, etc.
- Vantage - Hardwired lighting, IR, HVAC, RS-232, Touchscreen, more
- Vaux Electronics
- Aris Mediamation - Multi-source / Multi-room A/V Switcher, X-10, IR, Controlled by X-10, IR, RF or RS-232 signals
- Altrix - X-10 & IR Controller, Controlled by X-10, IR, RF or RS-232 signals
- Marc+ - X-10 (xmit only) & IR Controller, Controlled by handheld RF remote
- Visiomatic - Touchscreen control of all systems
- WHAM - Windows Home Automation System
- Xabler - Adds wireless networking and
Internet access to existing system, hardware & software, stream live video
- Xpress - CP290 software for Windows 95 and NT, web browser interface, sunrise/sunset, more
- Telephones
- Caller ID
- Overview
- FAQ
- UK Caller ID FAQ - Excellent info specific to Caller ID in the UK
- Caller ID Info Page - tech info, hardware devices, software, more
- See Software below for caller ID programs
- Hardware
- Caller ID Info Page - tech info, hardware devices, software, more
- 68hc11 based project
- APD Call Monitor - CID, hook status, dial, more (Where did APD go? out of business?)
- CIDTV - Display Caller ID info on your TV automatically
- Caller IDTV - Displays CID info on TV, or displays text from RS232 port on TV
- Caller-TV - Displays CID info on TV
- Rochelle - Caller ID hardware & software, caller id simulators and testers
- Rochelle Caller ID Plug - caller id, on-hook, off-hook, message waiting
- TV Messenger - Display Caller ID info on your TV
- Weeder Technologies - RS232 devices that share 1 port! - X-10, Digital I/O, DTMF and Caller ID
- Wireless Caller ID Display
- YoYo - Telephone Manager supports caller ID, dialing, logging, paging, blocking (PC and MAC)
- Software
- DTMF
- PBX/KSU (and other small phone systems)
- MaxMax - Panasonic & Polycom phone systems, tools, parts
- BBS Telecom Switches - models 308 and 416
- Panasonic phone systems from Able Communications
- PXP - by Alana Technologies, 2 line, intercom, call xfer, music on hold, KSU-less, more...
- Personal PBX
- RCI Automation - 2.4 GHz Wireless PBX
- RCI Automation - Long range cordless phone system - 5.5 miles!, 2-way radio feature, more...
- KX-T Digest - Panasonic PBX Mailing List and Archive
- Panasonic KXTD1232 'Hack' page - SMDR defined, protocol, command set, more
- Also see Voice Mail/Telephony
- Schematics
- Kits
- Telephony (TAPI) - see Voice Mail/Telephony
- Temperature & Humidity Sensors
- Text to speech
- Touchscreens
- PC compatible (VGA, SVGA, etc.)
- Others (X-10, serial, etc.)
- Home Automation Software - ACE
- Tour through an automated home
- Training
- Video Cameras
- Video Capture Cards
- PC
- ATI - All-in-wonder line of cards
- Hauppage - WinTV line of cards
- Winnov - Videum line of cards
- MAC
- nothing here yet - please submit info
- Video Distribution - see Audio/Video
- Video Monitoring - see Remote Monitoring
- Video Streaming
- VideoLAN - Open source video
streaming software for Windows and Linux
- Videos - see Publications/Videos
- Voice Mail/Telephony
- ActiveVoice
- Active Call Center - Voice mail, Caller ID, fax, voice recognition, text to speech, DTMF detection, customizable via VBScript
- Amanda
- Artisoft
- Bitware, Computer&Associates - Site 1
- Bitware, Computer&Associates - Site 2
- Blue Line Warehouse
- Call Audit
- Call Soft
- Communicate i2000
- Equinox
- ExceleTel - TeleTools, OCX and VCL controls for TAPI modems
- Parity software
- PBX Software - Software for PBX Programming, Call Accounting, VoiceMail Systems, Phones, Faxes, GSM
- Quickstar
- Small Business voice mail
- Supervoice Commserver (Pacific Image)
- Symantec Talkworks
- Vocaltec
- Voicesaver
- Voice Guide - Voice mail, Caller ID, Fax Back and Paging
- Voice recognition
- Yahoo! Business and Economy:Companies:Computers:Software:Voice Recognition
- 21st Century Eloquence - Dragon,Kurzweil,Kolvox,VoiceType,Demos,more
- Commercial Speech Recognition - Tons of info!
- Dragon Dictate
- Home Voice - Win95 based, supports HomeVision, Stargate, Time Commander, IR Expander, Proxi, MASS
- HomeSeer by Keware Technologies - X-10, CM11A, IR, Web interface, Agent (voice recognition and TTS)
- Kolvox
- Kurzweil (Lernout & Hauspie)
- Lernout & Hauspie
- Mastervoice Butler-in-a-Box - Voice Recognition, X-10, DTMF, IR, Relay, Voice Response, more
- sparkee's Voice Commands - Supports CM11A and Firecracker
- Voice Assist by Creative Labs
- Voice Trek - Voice control of lights, appliances, IR, and HVAC systems
- Microsoft Speech SDK - SAPI 4.0, free sdk for creating Text-to-Speech, Voice Recognition and Telephony app's
- Weather Info
- United States (replace the last 5 digits with your ZIP):
- United Kingdom:
- Weather Instruments
- Hardware
- NovaLynx Corporation - Weather stations, sensors for rain, temp, humidity, wind, lightning, etc.
- Dallas Semiconductor 1-Wire Weather Station
- Davis Instruments - PC compatible indoor/outdoor temp/weather monitoring
- Sphere Innovative Technologies - Ultimeter 2000 and 500
- PeetBros. Company, Inc. - Ultimeter 2000 and 500
- RainWise Inc. - WS-2000, MK III, pc interface
- WM-918, WX-200 - PC compatible weather station
- Software
- Wire
- Wireless
- Wiring
- Info
- Wiring Distribution Systems
- WWW & FTP Sites - Home Automation and Electronics Related
- DIY Home Automation - Lotsa good stuff, Europe, 50Hz
- University of Alberta - Cookbook archive
- Automation 101 - Homebrew stuff - thermostat, I/O, rs232 & rs485, more...
- Build.com - Building & Home Improvement Product Network
- comp.home.automation WWW page - The home page for the newsgroup dedicated to home automation.
- Doug Moses' Home Automation Links
- D.Huras Home Automation Software
- Edward Cheung's Home Page
- Excalibre - Home Automation information
- Hans Attersjo's Home Page - Schematics, modifications, more
- Hans Otten's X-10 Pages - X10 in the Netherlands and Europe
- Harold Ennulat's Home Automation Links
- Home Networking and Home Automation Technologies - by Luis Montoya
- HTI Home Toys - Software, X-10, DSS, more
- John Perry's REDOAK home page - X-10 automated house in the UK
- Macintosh Home Automation
- Peter H. Anderson's Home page - All kinds of PC interfacing and programming info (PIC, BasicX, Stamp, temperature, parallel)
- Ron's Home Automation Links
- UK Home Automation Info
- X-10 and Home Automation Hot List - Lots of good HA info
- X-10 Home Automation Knowledge Base - X-10 theory, modifications, links, tips, more
- Xhome - Products, books, news, events, message boards, hot deals, much more...
- X-10
Didn't find what you want? Try these other good HA resources and search engines.
Home Automation Resource Directory from Technocopia
The Home Automation Times, Links, etc.
HTI Home Toys
Tom's Home Automation Page
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