Every now and then I need to pinch myself just to make sure I’m not living with the Jetsons.  Although, the power of the iPhone has brought us closer to that day especially with the invasion of home improvement apps.  It would only be normal to call someone crazy who says they can open their garage door, adjust their thermostat, and turn on their font porch light from their phone while on their way home from work or laying on their couch.  I wouldn’t believe it either, until coming across Z-Wave.         

How many times did you ask yourself ‘Did I leave the ligthts on?’  Now you will be able to double check your conscience.

You will need to have client software to control your Z-Wave devices remotely, such as X10 Commander or iPhone-iTouch Z-Wave Automation Edition, that can now take your home to another level by having two key components: a server piece which runs on your PC, and a client piece that will run on your iPhone/Touch.  Z-Wave has opened a new door to managing home electronics that can communicate right from your hand.  All your devices will run off an integrated wireless network, with no extra cabling needed.  This also makes it easy to pair new devices if you should add to your home improvement. 

Features of the Total Control Automation Edition:

• iPhone and iPod Touch compatible
• Ability to control various automation modules such as but not limited to: lighting, window shades, hvac, receptacles, pool/spa, & power to appliances.  Requires use of addition hardware components.  See documentation for more information.
• Can control up to 232 modules in one network
• Categorize by device and device type or by room.  Room will show all available devices and device types set up for that room.
• Customizable descriptions for devices and rooms.  Categories can be generic such as Living Room or Light 1 or create your own descriptions such as Anthony’s Bedroom or Porch Light via the Iphone virtual keyboard.
• Friendly wizard for setup process.
• Control and status update features while application is in use.
• Local & remote access, control, and updates via wifi and cellular (no authentication built in for remote access.  Use at your own risk.).
• Support for up to 2 Iphone/Itouch’s running at the same time (hardware requirement. contact for details).
• Computer or Appliance based interface (for people who don’t want to bother with having to use a computer as the interface)
• Note this is for US Frequency based products only.  This will not function on European Frequency based products.

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