Topics in Home Automation - Two New Blog Entries this Week
Just a quick note to let you know that I've added two new blog entries this week to my blog, Topics in Home Automation. ?
1)?Networking and IoT Device Integration 2)?Cutting the Chord Update
Here is a summary of the topics I've covered in my blog
1/13/17 ? ? ?- Cutting the Chord Update 1/11/17 ? ? ?- Networking and IoT Device Integration 1/4/17 ? ? ? ?- ?Automating Shades, and Drapes 12/27/16 ? ?- ?Notifications - Getting Informed When Events Occur in Your Home 12/20/16 ? ?- ?Cutting the Chord 12/12/16 ? ?- ?Lighting Control and Automation 12/7/16 ? ? ? -?Working With IFTTT - If-This-Then-That 11/30/16 ? ?- Controlling Your Automation System 11/16/16 ? ?-?Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Automation (Example Crestron code can be found at?) 11/9/16 ? ? ?- How do Traditional Automation System Dealers Transition to IoT 11/2/16 ? ? ?- ?Integrating the Internet of Things into your Automation System 10/26/16 ? ?- Saving Energy Through Automation 10/19/16 ? ?- Choosing an Automation Processor / Hub 10/12/16 ? ?- Making Your Home Safer 10/5/16 ? ? ?- Developing an Automation System through Use Cases 9/27/16 ? ? ?- Is the House Occupied or Not 9/25/16 ? ? ?- Podcast 9/21/16 ? ? ?- Act Like a Pro - document your code and your systems (code, network, automation, security hardware) 9/14/16 ? ? ?- Automation vs. Control 9/7/16 ? ? ? ?- Introduction
I hope you find the information useful
Thanks
Jay
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leave it to Chip to bring me back to earth¡...
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On Jan 13, 2017, at 9:07 AM, chipmoody@... [Crestron] <Crestron@...> wrote:
"you can put an entry in your address book:
<name> auto <LAN addr of proc>; pat auto,<dev host name>,port"
Everyone is missing where the OP was asking about NON-Toolbox apps... :)
- Chip
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Re: Apple TV 4 IP Control
We all only hope someday to be as good as you Trey. Hopefully you won't move on from us and take away all your incredible knowledge.?
In the meantime I'll keep using IR as for 99.99999999999999999999999999% of most customers it's just fine AND we're not overcharging for a module that they don't need.?
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Filezilla can connect to touch screens on the control subnet if you set up port mapping on the processor. In one room I connect to 4 different touch screens on the control subnet with the following config:
external port: 8021 - 8024 internal port: 21 use host names for IP Address/Hostname entry
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Re: Apple TV 4 IP Control
Several things locked down? ?Like an Apple ID, password, and AirPlay name? ?Only two of those are locked down at purchase. Aren't those items always locked down when you get onsite...
...relicensing what? ?You can change to any AppleTV2-4 as long as you use the same AppleID used for Home Sharing as when purchased, same AirPlay name as the purchase. ?The password can change as long you update the module and recompile.?
Starting to feel like Remote Central on this thread, instead high-end Crestron programming discussion on how to take our next-level clientele to the next level of control of products that already come with a remote and free app, while using each other's experiences and knowledge to keep the Crestron client experience elevated above all others, so we can charge a premium for our services.?And $50-60 depending on exchange rate, are you not charging to program based upon equipment, end user experience, and most importantly something different than the other guy? Building interactive GUIs with feedback? ?Those are rhetorical questions judging by the comments here that were not 2-series related.
Personally for me, supporting companies who's ownership allows employees to comment and help here during working hours, is a huge asset that is free to us, but not free to them so yes I buy Control Works, Pantech, Jay's, Neil's, Heath's, and Ultamation modules; cause they win awards in this industry, they do the most in depth control solutions, I want our company associated with "those" type Crestron programmers cause this is our lively hood and they make my company better and they help out when/if the Swirl cannot. ? So if I/we don't support these guys then our Crestron portion of this industry will turn into "anybody" can do it it's easy type of clientele, like the other control options are practicing.
So sure keep putting that IR on. ?I "was" in your shoes. ?Good luck.
Trey
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On Jan 13, 2017, at 7:51 AM, leek.richard@... [Crestron] < Crestron@...> wrote:
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I'm moving on to IR. I'm sure the untimation module works just fine but there are several thing that must be locked down for it to work, the dealer I am working with agree with me that we don't want to keep relicensing when the owner changed something or gets a new device.
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On a cp3n you can do port forwarding?
Forward a specific port to the FTP port of your tp
Use filezila pointing the port you set.?
Le 12 janv. 2017 15:09, " dedicatedsystems@... [Crestron]" < Crestron@...> a ¨¦crit?:
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Hello
I know and use filezilla to connect to TP's to transfer project and FW and such....
Is there a way to connect to it on the control subnet from the LAN side? I know how to do this via toolbox... but was wondering if I can do it via filezilla...?
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"you can put an entry in your address book: <name> auto <LAN addr of proc>; pat auto,<dev host name>,port"
Everyone is missing where the OP was asking about NON-Toolbox apps...? :) ? - Chip
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Does anyone have an IR driver for the Bose Soundtouch 300? ?I tried the Soundtouch 30 codes from the URC database, but that didn't work. ?I also tried the IP module from the marketplace, but it was very glitchy with this unit and is not officially supported. ?I am doing this remotely and hoping to not have to ship the remote in just to learn the commands. ?TIA
Tim
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Re: Apple TV 4 IP Control
I'm moving on to IR. I'm sure the untimation module works just fine but there are several thing that must be locked down for it to work, the dealer I am working with agree with me that we don't want to keep relicensing when the owner changed something or gets a new device.
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The way you can do it is by using the toolbox script pointing to the correct port.?
Le 12 janv. 2017 17:32, " chipmoody@... [Crestron]" < Crestron@...> a ¨¦crit?:
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"Is there a way to connect to it on the control subnet from the LAN side?"
I *believe* (and could be completely wrong) that when you connect to a CS device from the LAN side using Toolbox - Toolbox goes to the processor's router and creates some port forwards - on the fly, in the background - then removes them when you close the connection.? If you had to do this regularly, I suppose you'd need to find out how to manually set that up on a more permanent basis.
? - Chip
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Re: Alternative to Atlona?
funny, I was just talking with an engineer onsite today that said they dropped Atlona use (company wide) because of the reliability problems as well.? Atlona was causing too many return visits and service calls.? Not sure what they are going to use instead though, but it seems you aren't the only one.
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Re: Apple TV 4 IP Control
So does CEC
Sent from my pocket computer
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you can put an entry in your address book:
auto ; pat auto,,port
basically, fill in the "control subnet" box on the right side of the address entry
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On Jan 12, 2017, at 5:32 PM, chipmoody@... [Crestron] < Crestron@...> wrote:
"Is there a way to connect to it on the control subnet from the LAN side?"
I *believe* (and could be completely wrong) that when you connect to a CS device from the LAN side using Toolbox - Toolbox goes to the processor's router and creates some port forwards - on the fly, in the background - then removes them when you close the connection.? If you had to do this regularly, I suppose you'd need to find out how to manually set that up on a more permanent basis. ? - Chip
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"Is there a way to connect to it on the control subnet from the LAN side?"
I *believe* (and could be completely wrong) that when you connect to a CS device from the LAN side using Toolbox - Toolbox goes to the processor's router and creates some port forwards - on the fly, in the background - then removes them when you close the connection.? If you had to do this regularly, I suppose you'd need to find out how to manually set that up on a more permanent basis.
? - Chip
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Re: Alternative to Atlona?
We have been selling a new type of seamless matrix called TekFlex. This matrix comes in 16 and 32 ports. The first 12 ports can be either inputs or outputs. So if you need 12 x 4 just place the cards as you need. Cards can be 1080 or 4K and all have scalers on outputs. Another cool feature is you can route RS232 commands to HDBaseT endpoints from the control port. RS232 or TCP/IP commands are very simple ASCII commands.
Mike
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Subject: [Crestron] Alternative to Atlona?
Anybody have a recommendation for a < DM video switching system with HDCP2.2/4K capabilities? Atlona has been super unreliable for us over the last year. Thanks!
Steve
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The 'Sony Bravia 2014' module in the application marketplace should control it just fine using IP.
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Re: Alternative to Atlona?
I dropped that product long ago due to reliability on many of their products, Specifically Baluns. I always use Key Digital when I can , specifically when it comes to HDMI, I've used some Vanco for budget installs and its been decent.
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Anybody have a recommendation for a < DM video switching system with HDCP2.2/4K capabilities? ?Atlona has been super unreliable for us over the last year. ?Thanks! Steve
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Hello
I know and use filezilla to connect to TP's to transfer project and FW and such....
Is there a way to connect to it on the control subnet from the LAN side? I know how to do this via toolbox... but was wondering if I can do it via filezilla...?
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Re: Apple TV 4 IP Control
Ultimation module only works with 3 Series processors. ?I have some that are 2 Series. ?Clients seem to getting the Apple TVs from DirecTV Now.
Dan
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