IP Controlled Devices:
• HTPC running XBMC Eden with DF Atmo (DIY ambilight) and AWRX (web interface)
• Onkyo TX-NR609 (with aviano floorstanders, centre and bookshelf rears)
• LightwaveRF Wi-Fi Link
• Global Cache IP2IR
IR Controlled Devices:
• Sky+ HD
• Optoma HD700x
• Sony Bravia TV – living room
• Goodmans TV - master bedroom via Powermid XL IR extenders
• XBOX 360
RF Controlled Devices:
• LightwaveRF Dual Dimmer Switch - used for pendant and ceiling lights
• LightwaveRF 2 x Dual Power Sockets - used for table lamps
• LightwaveRF EcoMeter
• Lightwave RF Inline Relay (2 x load 500W version) -used for projector screen
Below are some screenshots of the app as it stands (it’s constantly being improved though):
Features:
• The sky landscape remote has a label displaying the volume on the amp. This is achieved by querying the amp and returning the feedback to a dynamic label.
• The music page is still under construction as I don’t really like the way it looks, but the bedroom controls are all done via Zone 2 commands on the amp, which is pretty neat as it’s even easier to use than the original physical remote, as the commands are directly for Zone 2 at a single press.
• The power page has the Lightwave eco meter displaying power usage…this was a challenge to say the least and more info can be found about this here- http://demopad.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=2363.
• The lighting page has gauges for dimmer functionality…unfortunately there is no 2 way feedback for this yet, due to hardware limitations.
• The Onkyo remote page as you can see highlights buttons depending on the state of the amp, i.e. if it’s ON or not and what source is in use. The gauge at present isn’t working but is underway.
• The HTPC page is the best IMO, it allows gesture control via the chalkboard, the movies button loads the web interface allowing films to be viewed by thumbnails and playback initiated. The AT THE CINEMA image/button, is the one button does all feature…it turns on the projector, lowers the screen (and stops it at the correct height), turns off all the lights and now the new app is out it will dim the brightness on the iPad too. Eventually I’m hoping it will close the curtains if open, and once Lightwave release a decent TRV, it will turn the radiator down to prevent overheating the projector (which is annoyingly directly above it). The old TRV’s work, but aren’t great!
Below are some photos of the living room in all its glory-
Apologies for the poor quality pics, they're only off an iPhone. Decent ones will be taken in due course.
Click this link for a video of all this running-
due soon...
Very NICE.
