Nimbus is MHA’s brand new cross-platform home automation software. It’s the same quality hardware we’ve been selling for years with extra layer of control that extends functionality for the end user.
Nimbus works with every OS and browser available, so you’ll always be able to monitor and control your home automation system. And while Nimbus is still customizable, it comes with a ton of built-in programming that gives homeowners a good example of what their system is capable of.
Nimbus is expected to start shipping at the end of June, so learn more about Nimbus here and fill out a quote request to get started on your new Nimbus project today.
Google went public yesterday with its plans to offer augmented-reality glasses, which it’s calling “Project Glass.” The device actually consists of a horizontal frame that rests on a wearer’s nose, with a wider strip that makes up the computer and a little clear display on the right side.
They also released a short video that offers look at how the device will work.
And here is perhaps a more accurate look at what wearing Google glasses would be like, created by Tom Scott.
The Samsung Galaxy Note is big…relatively speaking. It’s the biggest smartphone currently on the market and has been dubbed by some as a phablet—part phone and part tablet.
The larger screen is meant to make writing with Samsung’s stylus, called the “S-Pen” easier. Hence the note in Galaxy Note. The idea sort of makes sense; smartphones and tablets do a lot of the same things, so why not combine the two and cut down on your techy clutter? Unfortunately, the Note doesn’t seem to perform well as a smartphone or a tablet, so it might be a while before the phablet becomes a fad.
Haiku Home Automation for HAI
Developer: Nullriver, Inc.
Price: $49.99
Compatibility: iPad and iPhone
Description: Haiku combines HAI’s proven home automation controllers with iOS’s unbeatable user interface experience and versatility. This leverage brings the consumer a solid, user-friendly and convenient home automation interface that is as usable from anywhere in the world as it is from the comfort of your couch.
Pros: Frequent updates, intuitive layout, great interface, easy setup
Cons: No version for Android, reports of crashes after updating
SnapLink Mobile
Developer: Home Automation, Inc.
Price:$49.99
Compatibility: iPad, iPhone, Android.
Description: Turn your iPhone or iPod Touch into a whole home remote control. Homeowners and property managers with an HAI control system can view and adjust lighting levels/scenes, temperatures, security settings, surveillance video, audio, and more.
Pros: Lots of control functions
Cons: Buggy
Crestion Mobile Pro
Developer: Crestron Electronics, Inc
Price: $100
Compatibility: iPad, iPhone, Android
Description: Crestron Mobile harnesses the power of 3G and Edge networks to stay connected to the home or office when you’re on the go. View alarm status, adjust lights and room temperature while lying on the beach or sitting in traffic.
Pros: Quick load time, theme options
Cons: Pricey, reported crashes
Control4 MyHome
Developer: Control4
Price: Free to download, $99.99 licensing fee
Compatibility: iPad, iPhone, Android
Description: The MyHome family of software apps allows you to access and control the lighting, temperature, music, movies, energy, security and more from a wide range of devices in your Control4 enabled home. By turning your existing smart phones, tablets and PCs into additional interfaces, Control4 MyHome offers you an affordable and convenient way to access and manage your system.
Pros: interface, updated graphics
Cons: misleading pricing
R2 Control for Crestron
Developer: id8 Group R2 Studios
Price: $99
Compatibility: Android
Description: R2 turns your Android device into a fully functional Crestron touchpanel!
R2 enables residential and commercial customers to control AV, lighting, thermostats, security systems, and thousands of other products via their Android device from anywhere in the world.
Pros: lots of options, speed
Cons: can be hard to configure for some users, price
Ideally, how would you like your iPad/iPhone to be utilized in your home automation system?
Android users have long maintained that their phones offer many more options than the iPhone and now that list of options includes becoming an iPhone.
The new Espier launcher perfectly mimics the iOS home screen on your Android phone and even includes some gesture controls.
Of course, the real question is why you’d want an Android that acts like a iPhone, but at the very least the launcher can give you some (more) bragging rights over iPhone users.
Mobile control of your Crestron home automation system is now available on the Android market.
“Crestron Mobile keeps you connected to the home and office when you’re on the go. Communicating via 3G or Edge cellular network (or Wi-Fi), you can view room and device status and adjust climate, lighting and security control features.
Crestron Mobile talks directly to the home control system without third-party software or external servers.”
There are currently two versions of the app available– Crestron Mobile (free) and Creston Mobile Pro which costs $100.
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