While all of the major home control companies were hyping their new iPad software, Life|ware installer HomeBase Systems was quietly making the iPad controlled home a reality!
As of Monday, April 5th at 11:30 AM, this iPad installation was up and running, controlling all the home’s subsytems—Lighting, Security, HVAC, Pool, and Audio.
Paul Hughes, the president and founder of HomeBase Systems, says:
We believe this to be the first fully automated home being run by an iPad as the primary interface. While what an iPad “could” do for a home is interesting to contemplate, we are thrilled to claim a fully-deployed, working installation that we can measure and is delivering exciting solutions for our client.
And two of Life|ware’s best and brightest are on their list. John Chapman, our VP of Software and Development, and Steve Cashman, our CSO, are both cited for their innovations and vision in the industry. Read the article (and check out their mug shots) here.
Control your home from your iPhone or iPod touch. Version 2.02 of our FREE iPhone/iPod touch app was released in the App Store last night. You must have Life|ware installed in your home to use this application.
Life|ware® 2.0.7 is now available! Our newest release includes energy monitoring and spa control, plus other new devices and Windows® 7 compatibility. Download the Life|ware 2.0.7 Quick Start Guide for more details.
Wave of the Future—Energy Monitoring
The Energy Detective™ (T.E.D.) is now certified in Life|ware. An intuitive and affordable, real-time electricity monitor, T.E.D. monitors your customer’s energy use and presents the information in an easy-to-understand user interface within Life|ware. Extend the system and provide your clients even greater home efficiency by adding lighting, HVAC, and other eco-friendly devices.
Ultimate Luxury—Spa Control
Jandy® Control Systems bring convenient push-button operation of pool and spa equipment indoors. With 2.0.7, the Jandy Spa Control can be operated through any Life|ware client, including a remote device like the iPhone® or via a wall mount touch panel, offering a convenient, luxurious spa experience for homeowners.
New Devices in Life|ware 2.0.7
In addition to Life|ware’s current support of over 300 compatible products, 2.0.7 includes the following new devices:
B&K CT600.3 AV Distribution System
B&K HD6 Video Switcher
Jandy Spa Control
JVC® Reference Series Projectors
Leviton VRC0P Vizia RF Controller
Lutron RadioRA® SR
The Energy Detective (T.E.D.)
For more information on upgrading to Life|ware 2.0.7, get the Life|ware 2.0.7 Quick Start Guide or contact Life|support at 877-901-8886. Dealer hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM ET.
To keep our dealers in the know about some of Life|ware’s most compelling features, we’ve created a series of e-mail communications called “Did you know?” This is the companion procedure to “Using Collections.”
