- homesecuritysystems.ca - Canadian integrated automation and security companies such as ADT.
- 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
- Sonos - Easy to use whole-house audio.
- Home Theater
- Home Jukebox - Control Sony and Pioneer CD changers from your pc via RS-232
- Nirvis Systems - Discontinued Hardware and software products for home and music automation
- Remote controllable switches (audio/video/speaker)
- 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
- Audioplex Technology - Whole house audio products
- ChannelPlus - Audio/Video distribution and control products
- Niles Audio - Audio, video, IR, switches, amps and distribution
- Xantech
- Basic Stamp
- Parallax Inc. - Makers if the Basic Stamp
- Projects - DTMF to RS232 & LCD, A/D using 555 timer, more
- 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
- Electrical Engineering Circuits Archive - IR, Caller ID, Phone, many more
- Technick - IR, Phone, Sound, PIC, Filters, more
- 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
- GadgetMaster - by PC Gadgets - Parallel port interface provides inputs and outputs
- HA5 1-wire device interface - by Point Six, Inc - iButton and other 1-wire device interface, serial
- Remote Measurement Systems - Use your PC to measure, monitor and control events and processes in the real world
- PPEX Parallel port interface - 32 in, 32 out
- Twin Lakes Home Automation (TLHA) - Parallel I/O board, Serial I/O board, Relay board
- 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
- Byte Runner Technologies
- Connect Tech Inc.
- Cyclades
- Digi International - Makers of the DigiBoard
- Moxa Technologies - Serial to Ethernet (TCP/IP) solutions, RS-232/422/485 multiport serial cards
- USB to Serial Converters
- Kwik232 - Converts USB port to standard serial port
- Multi-port serial cards
- Consulting
- Castle Controls - X-10 based home automation solutions, custom configuration/programming
- Vaughan Smart House Systems - Home Automation, Whole-house audio/video, Structured Wiring
- 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
- Tomi Engdahl's Electronics Info Page - IR, video, audio, phone, circuits, more
- Entry (doors, locks, etc.)
- iLock - Use an iButton to unlock your door
- FAQ's
- Home Automation FAQ
- Caller ID FAQ
- comp.speech - voice recognition, text to speech, etc.
- Data Communications Cabling FAQ
- Electrical Wiring
- Microcontrollers - 68hc11, 8051, COP8, PIC, primer
- Jan Axelson's Parallel Port FAQ - Excellent!
- PC Hardware
- SOHO Simple Cable FAQ
- X-10 Q&A by Home Automation Systems
- 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.
- 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
- A Click Away Remotes - garage door and security remote controls
- Mind Ease - automatically close your garage door
- Ultimate Garage Door Automation - by Doug Smith
- The Code Rotator - Prevents thieves from "grabbing" your code
- Replacement controls - nothing here yet
- Gates
- Amazing Gates - Gates, keypads, card readers, intercom
- 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
- DIYformation - The Home Automation Application Guide, more
- Futuretech-home - General
information site on home automation
- Installation - see Wiring and Publications
- Installers - see Suppliers/Installers
- Intercoms
- IR
- Codes
- IR Codes for HomeVision
- Converts Pronto codes to HomeVision format
- Remote Central
- IR Codes for HomeVision
- Converts Pronto codes to HomeVision format
- IR Extenders
- Info and Projects
- How To Make An IR Mini Emitter
- IR remote control computer interfacing
- PC Remote Control - Have serial (RS-232) port data press keys, run programs, etc., comes with several IR to Serial plans
- IR Related Schematics
- PC IR Remote Control Project - Hardware & Software
- Serial Port IR Receiver Project
- Unofficial One-for-All WWW Site
- Linux Infra-red Remote Control (LIRC) - Hardware schematics and software for IR control (where did this go??)
- Zig's Amazing IR Remote Control Page
- One-for-All serial interface - see ASRE under WWW and FTP Sites
- Zapper - IR send/receive project - see ASRE under WWW and FTP Sites
- 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
- Order advanced function codes
- How to Search for Magic Codes - nice tips on finding extended codes yourself
- One-for-All
- Webpad type remotes
- Mobile Companion X - by CorAccess,
also has mic, speakers, Windows CE.Net, IE 5.5, more...
- 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
- Audioplex
- ControlPlus - Catlink and
Wirelink, infrared remote control distribution systems
- Leap Frog
- Niles
- Powermid - from Worthington
- Xantech
- A Homebrew IR Distribution System by John Sevinsky
- IR extender-transmitter - by Nigel Orr
- Codes
- Keypads
- QSI Corporation - Keypads with LCD display
- 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
- BasicX - Serial LCD Interface
- Crystalfontz - Serial LCD's
- Scott Edwards Electronics - LCD's with serial interfaces
- Wirz Electronics - Serial LCD Interface (SLI)
- 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
- ALC - Used by Aegis, OnQ HMS 925 and HMS 1050,
and Omni II and Omni LT
- Wireless
- Power Line Carrier (PLC)
- A-10
- X-10
- CEBus
- Lightolier - Compose PLC
- UPB - powerline carrier that works!
- HLC - from HAI
- PulseWorx - PCS
- Simply Brilliant - from Simply Automated
- Hard-wired
- 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
- 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
- DRACONi Automation
- A modular home automation and digital entertainment control package, GNU GPL
- 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
- ACE - Send an e-mail to this address
- Comfort
- Commander X WHERE DID THIS GO?
- CPU-XA
- CyberHouse - Subscribe to list cyberhouse
- Domodesk S.L. mailing list - HA info in Spanish
- ECS
- ELK WHERE DID THIS GO?
- HAI (Omni, Omni Pro, Aegis) - Send an e-mail to this address with "subscribe" in the subject
- HAI Archive - last 100 messages
- HCS
- HomeVision - Send the words 'subscribe homevision-users' in the body of a message
- JDS TimeCommander, Stargate, etc - Send the word 'subscribe' in the body of a message
- JDS Archive - JDS mailing list archive
- KX-T Digest - Panasonic PBX Mailing List and Archive
- MisterHouse
- UK Home Automation - 2 lists for UK home automation enthusiasts, plus HomeVision, JDS and Comfort
- Also see Message Boards
- Magazines - see Publications
- Message Boards
- CIQUERY - on-line technical support
system
- Home Automation Message Board
- Technocopia Forum
- CIQUERY - on-line technical support
system
- Microcontrollers and Accessories
- Microphones
- CAM
- Capital Communications - good prices on PZM10 and PZM11 microphones
- Misc
- Chip Directory - sorted listing of IC's, pinouts, more...
- National Semiconductor Data Sheets
- 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
- Windows
- PIR Detectors
- 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.)
- 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
- 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
-
PowerlineCommunications.net
- Microwave
ovens, televisions, web radios, telephones and computers connected to the
Internet through your existing electrical wiring
- Networks
- Info
- HomeNetHelp - explains home networking and Internet connection sharing (ICS) in a way that everyone can understand - at beginner and intermediate levels
- The Ethernet Home Page - FAQ, Quick Ref, Software, etc.
- Linux Ethernet HOW-TO
- RJ-45 Wiring Diagram for LHUP
- 10/100BaseT Straight-through Cable
- 10BaseT Crossover Cable
- 100BaseT Crossover Cable
- HomeNetHelp - explains home networking and Internet connection sharing (ICS) in a way that everyone can understand - at beginner and intermediate levels
- Gateways & Routers
- Security
- Shields Up! - Test your firewall, see if
your pc is vulnerable to attacks
- Firewalls
- Linux
- nothing here yet
- Windows
- Zone Alarm - Free and Pro versions
- WinRoute
- Personal Firewall
- Linux
- Shields Up! - Test your firewall, see if
your pc is vulnerable to attacks
- Data Collection
- EDAS - Etherent Data Acquisition Systems
- Misc
- Serial/Ethernet Converter
- Moxa Technologies - Serial to Ethernet
(TCP/IP) solutions, RS-232/422/485 multiport serial cards
- Info
- Newsgroups
- Newsletters - see Publications
- Home Automation related organizations and associations
- Continental Automated Buildings Association (CABA)
- CEDIA - Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association
- HomeAutomation.org - A very nice central location for much HA info
- 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
- Current Monitoring
- Proximity Detectors
- Electronic Field Proximity Sensor - Detect moving or stationary objects
- Publications
- Books
- Many Books at the Electronic House Store
- Understanding and Installing Home Systems
- The Household Web - by Savoy Automation (creators of CyberHouse)
- The Intelligent Wireless Web - A vision
of the Web's near future - User interface, personal space, networks, protocols,
web architecture
- 'Controlling the World with Your PC' by Paul Bergsman
- Use of a PC Parallel Port for Control and Data Acquisition - by Peter H. Anderson
- More books and videos... (via Home Automation Systems)
- Magazines (paper and electronic)
- Electronic House Magazine
- Home Automation Times - A WebZine (web based magazine)
- Home Theater Magazine
- Home Automator
- Popular Home Automation
- Security Distributing & Marketing Magazine
- Circuit Cellar Ink Magazine
- Technocopia - Your guide to the technological lifestyle (on-line mag)
- Electronics Mag's
- Electronics Now
- Microcomputer Journal
- Midnight Engineering
- Nuts and Volts
- Newsletters
- Videos
- Home Automation books and videos... (via HAS)
- Books
- Programming and Configuration Services
- Kryption Control Software - AMX and Crestron programming and configuration
- 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
- Windows
- Security
- Alarm Systems Popular with Home Automation Enthusiasts
- 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
- 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
- Napco Gemini - 2-way RS-232 interface
- AlarmSystemStore.com - alarms and accessories for the do-it-yourselfer (DSC, Caddx, Ademco), driveway sensors, intercom
- SecuritySystems.net - Home Security System reviews
- Home Security - Guardian Protection Services
- Electronic Security Resource Page
- 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 <
- Software
- Design
- NetZoomAV - add-in solution for professionals designing and diagramming Audio, Video, and Residential Networks
- Home Automation
- 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)
- Dallas 1-wire interface plug-in - by Pete Garyga
- 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
- TAL Technologies - Data acquisition, RS-232, TCP/IP, bar code software
- Design
- Sounds - Links to sites with interesting sound files
- Speech Recognition - see Voice Recognition
- Speech Synthesis - see Text to Speech
- Sprinkler Systems
- X-10 Irrigation Controller 4/8 zone, safety features
- Standards
- CEBus
- Home API
- LonWorks
- Open Device Environment - Internet technology and electronic products, Java/LonWorks demo
- 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
- 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 Superstore
- See the FAQ for many more
- Electronic Components
- All Electronics Corp. - Electronic Surplus
- B&B electronics
- Berger's Equipment - Many electronic kits, many links to other resources
- Digikey
- Electronix Express - Electronic components, links to other good EE resources
- Jameco Electronics
- JDR
- Marlin P. Jones and Assoc. Inc. - Industrial, commercial and educational electronics
- Mendelson Electronics - Electronic Surplus
- Mouser
- Ramsey Electronics - Electronic kits, FM transmitters, cameras, more
- US Electronics
- Home Automation Products
- 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
- HCS-II - now sold and supported by Creative Control Concepts
- HCS-II open source project
- 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
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JDS Stargate - X-10, IR, DI, DO, AI, Voice, Telephone, Caller ID
- The Unofficial Stargate Page
- IntegratorPro.com - Stargate related products and automation info
- 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
- Diverse CTI, Inc. - Panasonic phone systems
- Telecommunications Tidbits Page - Lotsa good stuff - Caller ID, DTMF, software, much more
- Viking Electronics - Lots of telephone related products
- Catalog of Unique Telecom & Cable Installation Products - by Mike Sandman
- Phone Man's Advice for Wiring Your Home Phone Lines
- Phone Line Interfaces
- VIVE Synergies Inc - Interfaces controllable by a PC
- CircuitWerkes - Telephone audio couplers, DTMF, etc.
- 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
- Caller ID Info Page - tech info, hardware devices, software, more
- APD Organizer - PIM with caller ID, play WAV files (Where did APD go? out of business?)
- CIDMan - Excellent caller ID software
- Mountain Systems - Telephony software, Call Audit, more
- Talking Caller ID Gold
- Also see Voice Mail/Telephony
- DTMF
- Basic Info - freq's, detection/generation, chips
- DTMF to RS232 & LCD Project
- Also see Weeder Technologies for DTMF to RS-232 and LCD kits
- PBX/KSU (and other small phone systems)
- MaxMax - Panasonic & Polycom phone systems, tools, parts
- Panasonic phone systems from Able Communications
- RCI Automation - Long range cordless phone system - 5.5 miles!, 2-way radio feature, more...
- KX-T Digest - Panasonic PBX Mailing List and Archive
- Also see Voice Mail/Telephony
- Schematics
- Kits
- Mega Surplus Electronics - Phone related kits and much more (now an ebay store)
- Telephony (TAPI) - see Voice Mail/Telephony
- Temperature & Humidity Sensors
- Humirel (acquired by Measurement Specialties)
- DigiTemp - Attach an unlimited number to a serial port
- Hot Little Therm - Put up to 256 temp sensors on 1 serial port - Now have suspended operations.
- Peter H. Anderson's Home page - Several temperature sensing related kits/projects
- HyCal - Temperature and humidity sensors (Acquired by Honeywell)
- Automated Environmental Systems - TEMPPLATE series, Decora style analog temp sensors
- Text to speech
- ACE-TTS - DDE and command file interface that almost any HA system can use
- GUS Communications
- HomeSeer by Keware Technologies - X-10, CM11A, IR, Web interface, Agent (voice recognition and TTS)
- RC Systems - DoubleTalk, V860X, on-line demo
- Winspeech 3.0 FTP from the University of Wisconsin
- Microsoft Speech SDK - SAPI 10.2, free sdk for creating Text-to-Speech, Voice Recognition and Telephony app's
- Also see 'Intella Voice' under X-10
- Touchscreens
- PC compatible (VGA, SVGA, etc.)
- Add-on kits for monitors
- Carroll Touch CT-70 (discontinued)
- CT70EXE.EXE - Utility programs, jumper settings, etc.
- CT70_131.EXE - C source code
- Carroll Touch CT-70 (discontinued)
- MicroTouch - LCD and tube touchscreen monitors and kits
- 3M Touch Systems - LCD and tube touchscreen monitors
- Touchscreens.com - LCD and tube touchscreen monitors and kits
- Add-on kits for monitors
- Others (X-10, serial, etc.)
- Home Automation Software - ACE
- PC compatible (VGA, SVGA, etc.)
- Tour through an automated home
- Training
- Video Cameras
- 123 CCTV - Security camera surveillance equipment
- Super Circuits - World's Smallest Video Cameras, Transmitters and Recorders
- StarDot Technologies - WinCam.Live, SECURECam1, SecureCam Pro
- Video Capture Cards
- Video Distribution - see Audio/Video
- Video Monitoring - see Remote Monitoring
- Video Streaming
- VideoLAN - Open source video
streaming software for Windows and Linux
- 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
- Microsoft Speech SDK - SAPI 4.0, free sdk for creating Text-to-Speech, Voice Recognition and Telephony app's
- Weather Info
- Weather Instruments
- Hardware
- NovaLynx Corporation - Weather stations, sensors for rain, temp, humidity, wind, lightning, etc.
- Precipitation sensor - detects onset of rainfall, use to close automatic doors, skylights, 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
- NovaLynx Corporation - Weather stations, sensors for rain, temp, humidity, wind, lightning, etc.
- Software
- Virtual Weather Station (VWS) - by Ambient Software, supports most popular weather stations
- Weather View 32 - Support for most weather stations
- Hardware
- Wire
- Wireless
- Light switches
- Lutron - RadioRA
- Light switches
- Alarm Systems Popular with Home Automation Enthusiasts
- Wiring
- Info
- Wiring Distribution Systems
- WWW & FTP Sites - Home Automation and Electronics Related
- DIY Home Automation - Lotsa good stuff, Europe, 50Hz
- Build.com - Building & Home Improvement Product Network
- Harold Ennulat's Home Automation Links
- HTI Home Toys - Software, X-10, DSS, more
- Peter H. Anderson's Home page - All kinds of PC interfacing and programming info (PIC, BasicX, Stamp, temperature, parallel)
- UK Home Automation Info
- Xhome - Products, books, news, events, message boards, hot deals, much more...
- X-10
- FAQ - see FAQ's
- What is it? #1 - Read this if you are a beginner
- CP290 - see Suppliers to buy it, see Software to control it
- IntellaVoice - Speaking X-10 controllers, announce X-10 events by playing recorded messages
- Patent - Search for patent number 4638299
- Modifications
- CP290 Clock Modification - More accurate clock
- Improved X-10 Light Switch - by Doug Smith
- PC interfaces
- PowerLinc - Compatible with TW523, but supports extended codes, programmers guide
- LynX-10, LynX-Port, LynX-10 PLC
- PLIX - parallel or serial port interface to a TW-523
- Serial port interface to TW-523
- Two-Way - Serial port interface to TW-523
- Weeder Technologies X-10 serial interface kit - can share serial port with other Weeder kits
- CP290
- Projects
- Several neat projects by Doug Smith - mini-controller repair, build an X-10 lamp, improved X-10 light switch, ultimate garage door automation
- Schematics & Drawings
- Troubleshooting
- Code Clickers - Easily change the house and unit code dials by hand (no screwdriver)
- Garage Door Interfacing - See Garage Doors
- Leviton
- X10 Industry Standard
- Program Module - Use X-10 commands to initiate a series of X-10 commands
- X-10 Mail Order Price Survey
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