HomeSeer PRO-100 — Home Automation Controller Brochure

Product brochure for the HomeSeer PRO-100 — a dedicated hardware home automation controller running HomeSeer software, designed to integrate lighting, appliances, security, HVAC and infrared (IR) devices under one system.

About HomeSeer

HomeSeer Technologies was formed in 1999 to serve the home automation community. Its first product, HomeSeer v1.0, became the world's first web-enabled, voice-controlled home automation program. The PRO-Series division was created to address the needs of home automation integrators and installers, offering hardware controllers designed for quick, easy installation and rugged, reliable operation.

What the PRO-100 Does

The PRO-100 is a hardware controller that brings the power and flexibility of HomeSeer software into a compact, rugged, easy-to-install unit. It's an open-standards system, so dealers can integrate best-of-breed components from a wide range of manufacturers rather than being locked into one ecosystem.

Reliability

Designed to be the most reliable home controller available — no moving parts, no hard drive, and no cooling fan to break down. Runs on an embedded operating system for a stable, low-maintenance software platform.

Web-Based Management

Managed entirely through any web browser, on-site or remotely. Dealers can remotely manage the unit, add/change schedules, or troubleshoot issues without a truck roll.

Mechanical Design

Very small footprint (11" W x 7" D x 2" H). Fan-less, so it can be installed in cabinets or areas with limited ventilation.

Customizable Software

The embedded software, including the user interface, is fully customizable. An API allows creation of custom software plug-ins to support custom hardware. A scripting interface supports VBScript, JavaScript, Perl, and VB.NET, providing an easy way to send binary or ASCII commands to serial devices. Custom interfaces are built and modified using standard web (HTML) technologies.

Key Features

• Remote access — monitor and control the entire system from the web while away at work or on vacation.
• Text-to-speech — whole-house announcements using real human voices for incoming calls, front-door motion, news, weather, etc. Announcements can be routed to other computers in the home.
• Voice recognition — any computer in the home, or the nearest telephone via HomeSeer Phone, can be used for voice control.

Powerful Event Mechanism

Events can be triggered by many conditions: status change of any device, absolute time, sunrise/sunset (with offset), email received, security panel events, matched infrared, recurring intervals, I/O events from controllers, plug-in events, or RS-232.

Event actions can include: sending lighting control signals, playing sounds or text-to-speech, sending email, running a script, triggering another event, dialing a network connection, media player functions, plug-in functions, web camera functions, and phone functions.

Control Unit Specifications

All PRO-100 units ship pre-configured and ready to install.

Supported Technologies and Manufacturers

Lighting/Controls: Z-Wave, X-10, UPB, Radio RA, Compose, INSTEON, Infrared (IR), Voice Recognition, Text-to-Speech, RFID, Zigbee, Lutron, Lightolier, Intermatic, HomePro

Security: Elk, Napco, HAI, On-Q, GE/Caddx

HVAC: RCS, Aprilaire, Enerzone, HAI

Infrared (IR) Hardware: Applied Digital, Global Cache, Home Electronics, IRTrans, SmartHome, JDS Inc., Nirvis Inc., UIRT, RFID, iAutomate.com

Audio/Video Software: Windows Media Center 2005, Windows Media Player 9/10, Winamp

Dealer Programs

HomeSeer PRO-Series dealer programs include priority telephone support and web-based training on PRO-100 basics, with advanced and custom classes available for those who want to build additional skills.