X10n Software Lets You Control Your X10 Devices Through a Web Browser
By David Walker |
April 26th, 2006
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Are you X10 device happy in your home, but somewhat frustrated by the less than stylish controls that harken back to 1960s Star Trek designs? Have you ever sat at your computer desk just wishing you could turn the living room lamps off? Really? I thought that was just me. Either way, a new solution may just give you that ability by enabling X10 device control through a web browser (via Automated Home). X10n gives you the ability to control your X10 devices without having to setup complicated and expensive software, making home automation a bit simpler for the average Joe. A 15 day free trial is available, so you can give it a run before you make a long-term commitment.
X10n is skinnable as well, so you can create the look and feel that works for your sore eyes. Considering the software works through a web browser, any web capable device is capable of running the software. So, those of you with PDAs and Laptops may find great love for being able to switch off lamps and control thermostats from anywhere in your connected home. The software also supports timers for your devices, so you can easily automate devices around the home with nothing more than a few clicks in your browser. Introductory pricing is currently set at £15.99, or about $28 US Dollars.
The user interface is easy to use and navigate, the support center is good, and the software has other personal assistant features built in. A free download is available at http://www.ImprovingTomorrow.com check it out before you buy…
Had a look at both yesterday, and my thoughts are:
x10n
- silly name, but very easy to install
- works seamlessly with my x10stuff
- really interesting skins – I am going to try and get it working with a star trek skin..
CHAD x10Webrowser
- Great idea, not so sure about the implementation
- much, much more expensive (I think 4 times the price)
- couldn’t get the demo to work.
I think that the CHAD system would be good in the future, if they manage to get it going. But the x10n works straight off and seems to offer an upgrade path to the more powerful “home hub” system which I will try soon…
Now with touchscreen support
Surely this must be the lowest cost way to get a quality home control system.
X10n now supports the RAD-I/O touchscreens from Touchtronix.
See the latest on http://xion.homehub.org for more details
Hello,
ExDomus Free version is a plugin for Windows Media Center 2005 that allows you to control your X10 Devices (via a CM11 Controller) and Video cameras (Axis 207) just with your MCE Remote Control.
You can create your own rooms (Name, icon), and fill them with devices that you’ve previously configured.
The free version is limited to 3 Rooms and 1 camera, no custom scenes, no time limitation. You can download it. Please share with us your experience on ExDomus forum.
In aim to download ExDomus free version, please go our website and register:
http://www.exdomus.com (there is an english version)
This software and the user manual is available in English. (7 languages are available).
The Premium version of the ExDomus plugin for Windows MCE and Windows XP has just been released. It allows control of X10 (in the future KNX and EIB options). There is also built in control for CCTV cameras and IR and Serial devices…
Priced at 39€ ($34) you can try it for 30 days free.
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Christophe PHILIPPE
Software Designer
Digital Home Concept
i love how all the comments sound like promotions… by the same person.