How to find your IP address
It’s important to know your IP address when setting up a home network, configuring port forwarding, or even when calling MHA for support. Luckily finding out your IP address is pretty simple. The Easy Way: Type “ip address” into Google search. Another Easy Way: Go to WhatisMyIP.com. The Hard Way (Windows): Go to Start Click on Run Type cmd and hit enter (use command in Win98) Type ipconfig and hit enter The Hard Way (Mac): Click the Apple logo in the upper left corner of the menu bar at the top of the screen. Select System Preferences Select Network in the Internet &...
read moreHome Networking Basics
A home network is an important part of a home automation system, so we’re going to devote a series of blog posts to discussing how to set up a network and use it to view the feed from your surveilience system online from anywhere in the world. To put it simply, a home network is just a method of allowing computers to communicate with each other and share certain things like: -Files and documents -An Internet connection -Printers -Game systems The different network types use different hardware, but they all have the same essential components: -More than one computer -Hardware (such as...
read moreHAI’s Camera Server
In this video we demonstrate the HAI OmniTouch Camera Server and show how it is displayed on you touch screens, iPhone, and computer. Watch as Matt shows you how to the HAI Video Server integrates into your home automation to create a more complete system Designed to integrate up to 4 cameras into your user interfaces throughout your home. It can also integrate up to 4 cameras on your iPhone. It is easy to integrate your security cameras into your HAI home automation system. For more about home automation and control visit...
read moreConfigure your Scene
Your HAI Scene Controller creates perfect lighting scenes in any room of your house. The lights can be turned on, off, dimmerd, brightened, or set to four different scenes to provide limitless options to bring security and aesthetic lighting into your home. Once the Scene Controller is installed there are only a few simple steps to configure it to control any light in your home. Configuring scene controllers: Press and hold the ON and OFF buttons. The keypad will start blinking. Go to the LCD keypad: From the LCD Keypad Press 6 (status) Press 1 (control) Scroll down to the room...
read moreFAQs on Automation
Can I afford a home automation system? Not only do you get the best service in the industry, you will get amazing pricing as well. Our volume gives us excellent buying power, which we pass onto you. If you are looking to save even more take the DIY route and pocket the savings. How do I know what home automation features are best for me? A good start is to think about your daily routine. What do you find yourself doing the most? Turning on and off lights behind the children? Opening the garage door every morning? Scanning through your iPod to find the perfect BBQ...
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What is Home Automation? A home automation system controls security, cooling, heating, lighting, audio, video, and more automatically for comfort, convenience and energy savings. A Mile High Automation home automation system can work with an existing security system or it can be a self-monitoring system. It greatly increases the comfort and safety of your home. What can I control? With a home automation system you can control your lighting, thermostats, security cameras, security devices, irrigation, garage door, multi-room audio, video, and more. Is a home automation system...
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