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NetHomeServer
The NetHomeServer is a software/hardware project for home automation. The core functionality of the home automation server is to integrate functions like lamp control, temperature measurements and control of audio and video equipment into one framework where it is possible to mix and match devices from different vendors and build features which integrate functions from all kind of units. The core is a server program which is easy to install and runs on Windows and Linux (probably on many others as well)
The server itself is written as a set of loosley coupled modules which exposes an interface consisting of attributes and methods. The modules are connected to a common message bus where they can listen for events in the system and send events when something happens. Here you can see an index of the modules that are currently avaliable.
Latest Additions
Nexa interfaces are now described. See Nexa Connection page for details...
Build 844 is now available with support for the Pronto-format. See Release Notes for more information...
Current Project Activities
Currently firmware and interface module for the CUL-Tranciever from busware are beeing developed. This will allow control and reception for all devices using both the 433MHz or 868MHz bands for just €40!. See www.busware.de for details of the hardware.
Fredric Moestedt has contributed with three new Items, UPMWindSpeed, UPMWindDirection and UPMRain interfacing the UPM weather station. He has also added support in the TempWEB-item for presenting the values in the WEB-interface. These will be included in next release - Thanks!
Supported Systems
NetHomeServer interfaces with a number of avaliable home control systems like:
The FS20 system for remote control of lamps and appliencies via radio. Read more...
The X10 system for remote control of lamps and appliencies via the mains wires. Read more...
The Nexa system for remote control of lamps and appliencies via radio. Read more...
The UPM thermometer system for wireless temerature sensors. Read more...
Compare Systems
The different systems have different prices and feature sets. See here for a comparison between the systems.