Z Wave Controller Software Mac
Home automation software is software that facilitates control of common appliances found in a home, office, or sometimes a commercial setting, such as lights, HVAC equipment, access control, sprinklers, and other devices. It usually provides for scheduling tasks, such as turning sprinklers on at the appropriate time, and event handling, such as turning lights on when motion is detected. Typically the application will support multiple interfaces to the outside world, such as XMPP, email, Z-Wave, and X10.
Z-wave software and USB controllers allow you to manage your network from any location. The software simplifies the Z-Wave network installation process and the ability to add/remove devices. Installers can use the USB stick to create, back up, edit and test a Z-Wave network. Z-Ware is a Z-Wave controller middleware running over Z-Wave over IP (Z/IP) interface as a Web Gateway, allowing control of Z-Wave certified devices from multiple vendors. Aug 25, 2016 A secondary controller in Z wave is a device which is also owned by the primary controller but which has some additional permissions above those of most of the other devices. It was really originally intended for things like the minimote where you would have a handheld controller and you could push a button and it would tell another device to.
The user interface of home automation software is often based on a client-server model, such as a web UI or a smartphone app, or some combination thereof. More advanced applications will allow users to write scripts in a programming language to handle more complex tasks. As of 2016 there are many competing home automation standards for both hardware and software.
Open-source software[edit]
This is a list of software across multiple platforms which is designed to perform home automation.
| Name | Linux | Mac | Windows | Android | iOS | License | Technologies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| openHAB | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Eclipse Public License | As of June 2020, 386 add-ons were available for integration.[1] Popular examples include Alexa, Bluetooth, Bose, BTIcino, Chromecast, Daikin, IFTTT, Google Assistant, HomeKit, IKEA, KNX, Kodi (XBMC), Philips Hue, MQTT, IFTTT, Nest, Miele, MiHome, Samsung, Sonos, Tesla, Zigbee, ZWave |
| AllJoyn (by AllSeen Alliance) | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Apache 2.0 | |
| IoTivity (by Open Connectivity Foundation) | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Apache 2.0 | |
| LinuxMCE | Y | Control App | Control App | Control App | GPL | Asterisk, Bluetooth, KNX, 1-Wire, Serial, Wake on LAN (WoL), Z-Wave, X10, Infrared, GlobalCache, MythTV, Video Disc Recorder (VDR), Hulu, HDHomeRun | |
| OpenRemote | Y | Y | Y | Control App | Control App | GPL | |
| Android Things | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Weave, Thread | |
| QIVICON | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | HomeMatic, ZigBee | |
| Home Assistant | Y | Y | Y | Control App | Control App | Apache 2.0 | As of June 2020, 1611 add-ons were available for integration [2] Popular examples include; Alexa, Bluetooth, ecobee, IFTTT, Google Cast (Chromecast and Google Home/Nest), Google Assistant, HomeKit, IKEA Home Smart, KNX, Kodi (XBMC), MQTT, Philips Hue, Plex, Samsung/SmartThings, Sonos, Xiaomi Smart Home (Mi Home), Zigbee, Z-Wave |
Closed-source software[edit]
| Name | Linux | Mac | Windows | Android | iOS | License | Technologies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft HomeOS | Y | Academic license | |||||
| HomeSeer | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Bluetooth, 1-Wire, Z-Wave, X10, UPB, Insteon, Infrared | |
| HomeKit[3] | Y | Y | HomeKit Accessory Protocol |
Proprietary hardware[edit]
This is a list of platforms that require custom, closed hardware for home automation.
| Name | Configuration Tools | Technologies |
|---|---|---|
| AMX LLC | Netlinx Studio, TPDesign | Configuration tools only work on Windows. |
| Control4 | Composer | Uses a Linux kernel, configuration tools only work on Windows. Platform also supports open hardware utilising the Z-Wave standard.[4] |
| INSTEON | INSTEON Hub, INSTEON for Windows | Lighting, appliances, sensors. Mobile apps for Android and iOS, configuration tools only work with Windows. |
| Lutron | Focused on lighting and shades, configuration tools only work on Windows. | |
| SmartThings | Lighting, appliances, sensors. Mobile apps for Android and iOS. | |
| Vivint | Sensors and one-touch hardware for security. |
Z Wave Controller Software Mac Version
References[edit]
- ^'openHAB Add-ons'. www.openhab.org. Retrieved 2020-06-22.
- ^Assistant, Home. 'Integrations'. Home Assistant. Retrieved 2020-06-22.
- ^'HomeKit Accessory Protocol Specification (Non-Commercial Version) - Support - Apple Developer'. developer.apple.com. Retrieved 2020-08-30.
- ^'Control4 becomes latest company to join Z-Wave Alliance'. IoTTech. IoT Tech News. Retrieved 28 September 2016.