http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/forum/networked-appliances Forum for the Home Theater Network community en-US Wed, 08 Sep 2010 14:23:30 +0000 http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/topic/custom-devices-autohtn-api#post-148 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 04:40:34 +0000 mrHTN 148@http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/ <p>I think the best place to start is here:<br /> <a href="http://wiki.micasaverde.com/index.php/Data_Provider_Catalog_Plugin" rel="nofollow">http://wiki.micasaverde.com/index.php/Data_Provider_Catalog_Plugin</a></p> <p>Also, check out the rest of the Wiki. </p> http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/topic/custom-devices-autohtn-api#post-147 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 13:16:10 +0000 sh33p 147@http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/ <p>mrHTN, thanks for the response.</p> <p>Is there a quick-start guide into MIOS &amp; Vera? Both on the software development side &amp; the end-device development side? </p> http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/topic/custom-devices-autohtn-api#post-146 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 03:02:26 +0000 mrHTN 146@http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/ <p>We've been focused on Vera with one of the main reason being how inexpensive it is. They also have software coming out for PCs, but its still in development now. API information can be found at their <a href="http://mios.com/for_dev.html">MIOS software development page.</a> </p> http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/topic/custom-devices-autohtn-api#post-145 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 10:40:39 +0000 sh33p 145@http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/ <p>Hi,</p> <p>I'm keen on home automation, but the cost gets me down.</p> <p>I have an old PC that I want to use as a server, and for starters I want to just control a set of curtains. What API &amp; wireless protocol should I be looking into for my devices?</p> <p>Previously I've made Bluetooth &amp; ZigBee devices (a few lights &amp; a kettle), but I'm looking to go more &quot;standards centric&quot; both for portability &amp; so that other people can easily understand &amp; contribute other device implementations.</p> <p>Is the AutoHTN source available?</p> <p>Cheers,<br /> Greg </p> http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/topic/thermostat#post-139 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 18:59:49 +0000 kimboinatl 139@http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/ <p>Excellent. Exactly what I'm looking for. Thanks so much. </p> http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/topic/thermostat#post-138 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 02:17:26 +0000 mrHTN 138@http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/ <p>Yep, Vera has Scenes which allow you setup events. You can create a Scene which looks for a motion sensor trigger. If its tripped, it will set off an event to change the thermostat temperature. </p> http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/topic/thermostat#post-137 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 18:35:50 +0000 kimboinatl 137@http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/ <p>Gotcha. Sounds good.</p> <p>I checked out the Vera. Looks like I can control my thermostat with it without much of a problem. I can also hook motion/IR sensors to it, which would be pretty cool.</p> <p>Would it be possible, for example, to have it set the thermostat to a certain temperature if it detects someone downstairs, and another (colder) temperature if it detects someone upstairs? Maybe also a warmer temp. when no one is home? </p> http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/topic/thermostat#post-136 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 17:11:40 +0000 mrHTN 136@http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/ <p>Yeah, sometimes they do. There's also iphone apps, but haven't seen many Android apps. </p> http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/topic/thermostat#post-135 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 14:40:35 +0000 kimboinatl 135@http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/ <p>Gotcha, thanks for the quick reply. For other devices besides Vera, would you control the device via a web page? </p> http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/topic/thermostat#post-134 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 04:48:07 +0000 mrHTN 134@http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/ <p>The first step is to get a controller. There are many different types out there depending on how much you want to spend. Full systems from Creston or Control 4 are available, but will cost you. I have a Vera unit at my house because it was relatively inexpensive and it works with Z-wave or Insteon devices which could be found anywhere. The thermostat I have at my house is Trane Z-wave device too, but there are many different ones available.<br /> On the Android side, we should have a beta version of AutoHTN available which does control Thermostats. The beta version of AutoHTN will only work with Vera. </p> http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/topic/thermostat#post-133 Wed, 23 Jun 2010 21:03:12 +0000 kimboinatl 133@http://www.yourhtn.com/htnforum/ <p>Hello,</p> <p>I'm interested in setting up a way to control my thermostat using my Android phone. What would I need to install in order to do this? </p>