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This latest addition to the HomeZIX arsenal brings the platform to a whole new level, where the A/V system (TV, receiver, DVD player, etc…) can be integrated seamlessly with the rest of your automation devices (appliance modules, dimmers, motion detectors, thermostats, IP cameras, webcams...

PART III: Putting things together In part I we examined the modem to verify that it supported voice. If so, we took a note about the voice data format that we would use. In the second part, we prepared a wave file and implemented a piece of code in C# to be used by HomeZIX to read the wave file...

Thank you for your encouragement. Part II: Wave file - How to read to a buffer Let's revisit our goal here: We want HomeZIX to call a designated phone number when something happens, and report it in easy-to-understand spoken audio. Until the next release of VoiceZIX when it will be possible...

Our goal here: We want HomeZIX to call a designated phone number when something happens, and report it in easy-to-understand spoken audio snippets which are saved in the form of pre-recorded wave files. PART I: Find out about your modem's capability. Most modems can be classified with these...

VoiceZIX for PocketPC will be released soon. Currently, we are investigating to control HomeZIX via modems.

You create your own set of commands, you specify what subsequent action(s) should be performed, and then you say it. We utilize the latest state-of-the-art speech recognition technology from MicrosoftTM to ensure the highest quality voice recognition to control home automation devices. We...

1. Sorry about that. Sometimes our enthusiasm does go a bit too far. We are just so excited about our software with all the features it offers. 2. I guess you have a way to block unknown people instantly, so you don’t have to worry too much about. 3. I’m not sure if a simple port number change...

Well, I guess you haven't used Yahoo Messenger before. First of all, in order to chat with someone, you will have to be on his/her list which is subject to his/her permission. Besides, you don't want to give out your secret ID, right? Of course you will say that there are million ways to find...

After showing the ultimate flexibility of our HomeZIX’s C# scripting feature on serial devices and PocketPC programming, now we take it to a new level: Making HomeZIX work with Yahoo Messenger including SMS on your cellular phone! For the first time, it is so easy and convenient, at virtually no...

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HomeZIX C# capability does provide unparalleled flexibility that no other home automation scripts do. In this demonstration, we will show you how to program and use the Pocket PC to work with HomeZIX software to control automation devices. Full source code is provided. The goal You would be...

HomeZIX X10-PLC X10-RF Z-Wave Insteon IP Cameras X10 Cameras Webcams Pocket PC I have updated a new home control software! ;)

Dear Wizzer, It is our company’s culture that there is no individual. Each person takes great pride and responsibility representing the company. However, your point is very well taken. We do appreciate that. If you come to our forum we will be able to serve you individually. The appearance...

Please review our article at: http://www.automationvista.com/Board/ShowTopic.aspx?Topic=8 In brief, each technology does have advantages and disadvantages. But it seems that Zwave development efforts are better organized at this point. From our own experience developing products for these...

Now, HomeZIX's C# scripts can play WAV files. You can utilize the feature to alarm, notify events, or just simply fun: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVK8BlxloyA Code template is also added to the Utilities section in the C# editor for convenience. It would save time to write down the same piece...