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Thinking Home - 2.0.1

control lamps & appliances from your Mac

All Time: (4.4)
Version 2.0.1: (5.0)
Selected Version: 2.0.1
Release Date: 2008-04-08
License: Update
Downloads (version 2.0.1): 808
Downloads (all versions): 2,630
Price: $79.00

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Product Description:

Thinking Home 2.0 is the easiest-to-use, affordable home automation solution for Mac OS X. It is faster than ever and savvy about the most popular controllers, like the PowerLinc V2 and ActiveHome Pro.


In many cases, it can store your schedule in a controller so you turn off your Mac. Even the most powerful features are made simple, so that normal people can benefit, not just gearheads. One of the coolest features is the built-in speech recognition. You say "Turn on the living room lamp." and it does!

Thinking Home can be evaluated as a demo for free, without expiration.


Plus:
  • Setup Assistant to help you get started
  • Gadget Guide with more than 75 models of hardware.
  • INSTEON and X-10 standards
  • Events and Responders can operate gadgets, open web pages, play audio, all kinds of actions
  • Innovative Desktop Remote operates your gadgets directly from the Finder
  • Sherlock plug-in for finding answers in home automation forums, wiki's and newsgroups
  • Web access that fits seamlessly with Apple's built-in Personal Web Sharing
  • Email and iChat/AOL Instant Messenger, even to cell phones
  • Scripting with AppleScript and virtually any language you have installed (unix shell scripts, Python, Perl, etc.)
  • Voice commands and spoken announcements
  • Logging


Examples and Benefits:
  • Save energy by using lights only when needed
  • Improve security with interactive lighting and announcements
  • Enjoy the convenience of remote control
  • Assist with disabilities, such as hearing or wheelchair needs.

What's new in this version:

Thinking Home v2.0 is a completely new application with a modern design that delivers performance without compromising ease of use. Compared to v1.x, these features are new:

  • USB support for PowerLinc V2 and ActiveHome Pro
  • INSTEON support
  • Setup Assistant
  • Gadget Guide
  • More Mac actions, like email, AIM, sounds
  • Scripting in virtually any language you have installed

Operating System Requirements:

This product is designed to run on the following operating systems:

  • Mac OS X 10.5 Intel
  • Mac OS X 10.5 PPC
  • Mac OS X 10.4 Intel
  • Mac OS X 10.4 PPC
  • Mac OS X 10.3.9

Additional Requirements:

  • Non-USB controller models require a USB-serial adapter.
  • The Sherlock feature is available on Mac OS X 10.4 and earlier.

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Feedback Summary:

Version 2.0.1:
Overall Rating: (5.0) Features: (5.0) Support: (5.0)
Ease of Use: (5.0) Quality / Stability: (5.0) Price: (5.0)
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Thinking Home CommentaryThe price for the demo is FREE!! - Version: 2.1.2, 6/27/2009 12:29PM PST

MacOO7
It only costs if you decide you want the full version which is only fair.
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Thinking Home CommentaryPrice for download is $79.00 on there order page. - Version: 2.1.1, 6/15/2009 08:20AM PST

jhorvatic_dotmac
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Thinking Home ReviewEasy Decision - Version: 2.0.1, 4/11/2008 02:15PM PST

MrHoneyDo
Thinking Home 2 has everything I need at a reasonable price. It works really well. It's a great value!
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