HAI 3.0 and aftermarket software

[gf5300]

I have been closely monitoring all major software packages (HS, ML and CQC) to find a solution for a HAI firmware 3.0 front end. I have not gotten a straight answer on which one of these solutions works (reliably) with the current software (some seem to be OK with previous versions). Is anybody using HS, CQC or ML with HAI 3.0?
Any feedback would be appreciated.
I did check out MY:RO which is a very nice product though very expensive ($500 per screen).
HAI's new screens with the new interface are also way too expensive (can't buy the software, you have to purchase their $3000 screen to get it - deal breaker for me).
Thanks guys.

 

[zpollock]

I have been closely monitoring all major software packages (HS, ML and CQC) to find a solution for a HAI firmware 3.0 front end. I have not gotten a straight answer on which one of these solutions works (reliably) with the current software (some seem to be OK with previous versions). Is anybody using HS, CQC or ML with HAI 3.0?
Any feedback would be appreciated.
I did check out MY:RO which is a very nice product though very expensive ($500 per screen).
HAI's new screens with the new interface are also way too expensive (can't buy the software, you have to purchase their $3000 screen to get it - deal breaker for me).
Thanks guys.

Dean (CQC) just released a new driver last week that was developed for the 3.0 firmware. I've only used it for testing so far since my CQC system is still in the works, but so far it looks good.

Zac

 

[ano]

I was working with Dean on the new CQC driver. I had to upgrade to the new beta CQC to use it, but I finally did that, installed it, and it seems to work great. Response is almost instant. I did find some minor bugs when CQC started, but I think Dean fixed those in the next release. I'd have no problem using CQC with HAI using this driver and recommending it. Also, Dean has said he will support it in the future.

I can't speak for the very latest on Homeseer, but when I switched my system from Homeseer to CQC about 9 months ago, the state of Homeseer supporting HAI wasn't good. Not only was Homeseer still using UDP (instead of TCP/IP) but it was still with a serial connection, and Rick didn't seem in any rush to change that. The interface worked, but it was very bloated and failed for me often. I would NOT recommend that unless they have done a major updating, but I wouldn't hold my breath.

I also tested MY:RO. I feel its still a bit rough around the edges, and very expensive for what you get, but its a quick way to get HAI control on a wireless tablet or PC. CQC can do much much more, but also takes much much more work to design all your screens.

I can't speak for other software.

 

[AnthonyZ]

I'm another 3.o/CQC user and have been since November of last year. I have exclusively used the TCP/IP driver the entire time without a single glitch but, I seem to be the exception rather than the norm. Others have seemed to have problems with the driver but, I understand that they have been corrected. My $.02? CQC is working very well...