Archive for March, 2010

H@me 2.0.4

H@me 2.0.4 is  waiting for approval out and includes some really nice features.  First is the ability to customize the main menu.  You can remove, add and reorder the menu items.  This is great for those who may not use all the available features of their HAI system.   Other 2.0.4 changes include setting the high and low points on humidity and temperature sensors, adds an on/off switch to audio zone menus and adds .5 increments to Celsius related temperatures. You can download 2.0.4 on the iTunes store at http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/h-me-2-0/id358348244?mt=8.

H@me 2.0 Lite

H@me 2.0.1 Lite is now available on the iTunes store.  This free application will allow you to try out H@me 2.0 in a read only mode and validate that it can connect to your system and see your devices before you purchase the full version.  See  http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/h-me-2-0-lite/id362354308?mt=8 for more info.

H@me 2.0.3 Released

H@me 2.0.2 and 2.0.3 includes the following fixes:

  • New icon set to comply with HAI’s Cease and Desist letter objecting over the use of their icons in various menus.
  • Nuvo audio plus/minus buttons now have the correct behavior.
  • Event log correctly shows alarm events
  • Fixed reading non UTF8 character strings.

H@me 2.0.1 Released

H@me 2.0.1 is out and addresses the following issues.

  • Fixes a bug where the phone could lock/sleep while H@me is doing its initial sync
  • Event log now shows code and message names. Please re-sync H@me in the preferences screen to display the correct names.
  • Cameras now save correctly when entering more then one
  • MJPEG support for cameras

H@me Tester Rejected, but not dead…

So Apple does not like the word “Test, Testing or Tester” anywhere in the application.  So I will have to resubmit as H@me Lite and redo the graphics and text.  Stay tuned…..

H@me 2.0 Tester Submitted to Apple

H@me 2.0 Tester is a free download that will allow users to test that H@me 2.0 can connect to their system before they purchase it.  H@me Tester will connect to your system, do an initial sync of all devices connected to the controller and list how many of each it found.  Hopefully it will get approved soon!

H@me 2.0

H@me 2.0 was just approved by Apple and is now available for download!


H@me allows you to control your HAI Omni or Lumina home automation system from your iPhone or iPod Touch. Adjust your lights, thermostats, music, webcams, security and more from anywhere, anytime with H@me.

There is an all new H@me project page at http://digitaldan.com/home as well as a new community driven support  system that I will be using to facilitate  questions around issues, feature requests and FAQ’s.  Thanks again to all the positive feedback I have received.

**H@me 2.0 requires that your HAI system have firmware 3.0 or later**

Features include:

  • Lighting
    • Control and view your lighting, drapes, flags and other units. H@me supports HLC rooms, scene selection, dimming and more.
  • Thermostats, Temperatures and Humidity
    • View your thermostats, temperature and humidity sensors. H@me can remotely set your heat and cool thresholds, fan modes, hold status and more.
  • Security
    • H@me can arm and disarm your security system, check zone statuses and bypass or restore a zone.
  • Music
    • With a connected audio system, H@me can display channel and song information as well as provide basic track and volume control. H@me is compatible with Russound, HAI HiFi, Xantech, NuVo and Speakercraft systems.
  • Cameras
    • View multiple webcams in real-time. H@me can stream from any standard IP enabled webcam that supports JPEG output.
  • Events
    • Display your system events such as alarm, arm/disarm and trouble messages.
  • Buttons
    • Execute your programed buttons/macros.

**** Whats New in 2.0 ****

System Requirements:
H@me version 2.0 requires your HAI system to have firmware 3.0 or later. Users with firmware 2.16 and earlier will need to purchase and install an inexpensive upgrade chip.

  • Lighting
    • Automatic detection of rooms, lights and flags
    • Room dimming
    • Scene selection
    • Flag/Counter control
  • Thermostats, Temperatures and Humidity
    • Indoor/outdoor temperature sensors
    • Humidity sensors
    • Hold mode
    • Automatic display of Celsius or Fahrenheit
  • Security
    • Better zone display and management
    • Bypass/Restore
    • Access code prompt
  • Music
    • HAI HiFi, Xantech, Nuvo and Speakercraft support
  • Cameras
    • Time and date display
    • Single camera mode
  • Events
    • Display the system event log
  • General
    • Large amount of bug fixes
    • Improved stability
    • Improved networking using HAI’s TCP based protocol
    • General UI improvements and clean up
    • Update notification option

H@me 2.0 Waiting For Review

H@me 2.0 has been submitted to Apple.  If all goes well, it should be ready for sale this week.  Thank you for all the great support and feedback.