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.
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.
This beautiful, minimalist installation from Wireless Home in Naples, Florida, won the 2009 Electronic House Home of the Year bronze medal.
The home’s gorgeous home theater.
This Life|ware installation eschews touch panels and lots of visible technology for control through remotes (the home has six remotes) that let the homeowners access all their entertainment and automation through any of the six flat-panel TVs installed throughout the house. The home entertainment is served using a single Niveus media server.
The installation suits both the homeowners and the home’s clean, modern lines. Check out the article on Electronic House (with slideshow!) and the installer’s equipment list here.
The list of finalists is out, and Life|ware is a finalist for two awards. Life|ware 2.0.4 is a finalist in the Best Control System category, and Life|ware Visual Project is a finalist in the Best Software Application category. I quote:
The Mark of Excellence Awards honor outstanding innovation and achievement in custom home electronics products, services and installation technologies. Entries are reviewed by a panel of experts and submitted in Supplier and Systems Integrators categories.
Winners will be announced on March 13, 2009 at EHX Spring 2009 in Orlando, Florida.
Check out all the finalists here.
