Okay,
I've added this to uservoice so those who are keen to see it comment and vote it up. I've added 3.
Any other suggestions post here.
This may be a bit more complex but I was also thinking about adding the the ability to Set Variables, like the Android App Tasker. This would allow better control of Conditions.
Josh
This is about as far as I've gotten.
Now I'm no programmer, just a hack but this code works in Visual Studio Express 2013.
When saved via notepad as xxx.cs and put in pre or post script it doesn't seem to work so I'm not sure what I'm missing.
The http get request goes into sURL = "http"; that line.
Josh
[code]using System;
using System.Net;
using System.IO;
namespace MakeAGETRequest_charp
{
///
/// Summary description for Class1.
///
class Class1
{
static void Main(string[] args)
{
string sURL;
sURL = "http";
WebRequest wrGETURL;
wrGETURL = WebRequest.Create(sURL);
Stream objStream;
objStream = wrGETURL.GetResponse().GetResponseStream();
StreamReader objReader = new StreamReader(objStream);
}
}
}[/code]
I'm thinking that the UI should have native support for this instead of writing a script for it(drop down selector to pick type and then a field for information) . It's the backbone of communication to the Internet of things. Ryan, what are your thoughts? Plugins for other wifi devices aren't necessary with this as all(?) have web hooks of some kind.
I'm thinking that the UI should have native support for this instead of writing a script for it(drop down selector to pick type and then a field for information) . It's the backbone of communication to the Internet of things. Ryan, what are your thoughts? Plugins for other wifi devices aren't necessary with this as all(?) have web hooks of some kind.
I'm thinking that the UI should have native support for this instead of writing a script for it(drop down selector to pick type and then a field for information) . It's the backbone of communication to the Internet of things. Ryan, what are your thoughts? Plugins for other wifi devices aren't necessary with this as all(?) have web hooks of some kind.
So instead of the two options to insert a file for pre and post you have a tab called actions which you can add actions to the scene like tasker.
Ie. Tasks like tasker
So the options are:
Get
Post
Run file
Pre script
Post script
Etc
You can add as many as you like. Like your conditions. This way you have a nice GUI for scripts.
I also agree that Zwave might die off. I'm not sure we need it vs such an already available and secure infrastructure such as Wifi.
So instead of the two options to insert a file for pre and post you have a tab called actions which you can add actions to the scene like tasker.
Ie. Tasks like tasker
So the options are:
Get
Post
Run file
Pre script
Post script
Etc
You can add as many as you like. Like your conditions. This way you have a nice GUI for scripts.
I also agree that Zwave might die off. I'm not sure we need it vs such an already available and secure infrastructure such as Wifi.
"So you'd want to have the activation of a scene be able to execute HTTP commands? Or are you talking a new device that does an HTTP command to get the status of a device, or perform a POST to turn on/off, etc.?"
Could be HTTP commands, running files... etc. It's going to be almost impossible to keep up with the WIFI devices in a year creating plugins for each one when almost all support some sort of POST or GET command. Updating your plugins might be difficult too when they add new wifi devices (WeMo plugin) like the new Belkin Slow Cooker...
" from CES and they had by far the largest amount of floor space and booths when compared to anything wifi in the home automation arena. "
No, I haven't looked for any articles, this is just an extrapolation from my head Z-wave is definitely the widest used protocol with home automation products at the moment but you're creating two wireless communication networks in your house... Why not just create one (wifi) that's used for all your devices. AC dual band networks are eliminating a lot of the old issues of Wifi. Ie. Philips Hue and LimitlessLED are pretty awesome and the current Zwave solution doesn't really work with it (needs constant power) and that zwave dimmer becomes just a communication device to set the level of the LED's (not the colors).
This is obviously just IMHO and I'm just trying to come up with the best use of your development of this awesome product Ryan.
I don’t think that the home automation market has decided on a single communication protocol, and probably won’t for a long time if it does. I’m not even sure if I could say that I’ve read that it is even leaning one way or another.
I agree that zwave is around to stay for a long while, which is why I decided to start my investment in those products. With large company names manufacturing zwave products and other companies like ADT using them in their systems etc. I don’t see it going anyway anytime soon.
That being said, it is not going to be the only device that I will want to use, and the market is starting to respond to this with things like the Staples Connect System which appears to support multiple protocols (including zwave).
I recently ordered some of the LimitlessLED bulbs to try out as they looked to be the best solution for where I want to put them.
The best thing about InControl software, the company and its developers; and the main reason that I choice this software in the first place, is because of the flexibility. LimitlessLED offer an API (another reason I’m trying them), so I know that I will be able to integrate them into InControl. If I had invested in nearly any other zwave controller software, or dedicated hardware hub, I’m sure that it would be a struggle to do anything not out-the-box zwave specific.
I recently ordered some of the LimitlessLED bulbs to try out as they looked to be the best solution for where I want to put them.
The best thing about InControl software, the company and its developers; and the main reason that I choice this software in the first place, is because of the flexibility. LimitlessLED offer an API (another reason I’m trying them), so I know that I will be able to integrate them into InControl. If I had invested in nearly any other zwave controller software, or dedicated hardware hub, I’m sure that it would be a struggle to do anything not out-the-box zwave specific.
I agree with you, Zwave is here to stay for some time to come but as a manufacturer (say a Kickstarter campaign) of a new product my options are:
1. Build a product that works with WifI or Zwave? Why would I build a product to Zwave when everyone already has wifi and a phone in their hand. I understand there are some security benefits but there is a larger potential audience available with Wifi. Building an API can have much more features with wifi.
Sorry about this post going sideways. I just think that easy WIfi device support could easily be integrated. C# scripts are giving me an ulcer .
Do they require a bridge of some type or do they work as stand-alone devices?
Do they require a bridge of some type or do they work as stand-alone devices?
The downside is that they don't have any par30 or mr16 replacement like the HUE
Ceiling / pot lights.
So instead of the two options to insert a file for pre and post you have a tab called actions which you can add actions to the scene like tasker.
Ie. Tasks like tasker
So the options are:
Get
Post
Run file
Pre script
Post script
Etc
You can add as many as you like. Like your conditions. This way you have a nice GUI for scripts.
Here it is:
http://gigaom.com/2013/12/31/whats-ahead-for-the-internet-of-things-our-ces-preview-podcast/
This was an older one I read:
I really like InControl, esp with Ryan on here and the feedback that gets taken on board and I'd really like it to succeed.
If I had the option to add multiple HTTP get requests in the activate scenes, I'd have IR control, squeezebox control all done. If there was a wiki, I'd be more than happy to add how to's in as well.
It just really expands what the software is capable of and would get it out to a larger audience.
Josh
I was thinking having a tab like at the bottom where you have conditions have another called actions. Here you have a add or delete button to add as many scripts/gets/posts etc and either attach it to "pre" or "post".
Josh
Which one is this "get WiFi control plug in power points for about a third of the Z wave costs."
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