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HOUSE/290 - Home Automation for OS/2 using the CP290 Controller from X10

HOUSE/290 is an OS/2 version 3.0 and later program to control the home automation interface model CP290 made by X10. HOUSE/290 brings an easy to use graphical user interface to the CP290 and at the same time provides a powerful REXX-enabled and network-aware communications engine that extends the functionality of this popular X10 controller.

HOUSE/290 has the following features:

  • Fully supports the CP290 controller by X10.

  • Attractive and easy to use graphical user interface.

  • Manages modules and timing events in a logical way.

  • Use drag and drop to move and delete modules.

  • Supports sunrise and sunset calculations.

  • Easily create series timing events for date ranges.

  • Program CP290 for stand-alone operation.

  • Schedule weekly auto uploads to refresh timers.

  • Works over a LAN or peer-to-peer network.

  • Includes separate REXX enabled Comm Engine. Extend the functionality of the CP290 with your own REXX scripts.

  • Launch up to four user defined programs triggered by events originating from the CP290.

  • Includes sample REXX script to do a single button dial-the-internet, get e-mail and log-off.

  • Enhanced slider controls to operate modules from your desktop using keyboard, mouse, touch screen or speech commands.

  • Built-in module database and additional external module database.

  • Extensive online Help and information lines for all module settings objects.

  • Comes with easy to use self extracting installer program.

  • Plus many more features.


Click on picture to see screen shots of HOUSE/290

Give HOUSE/290 a different look, try the new Virtual Keychain remote!

Virtual Keychain Remote for HOUSE/2 or HOUSE/290

Create simple Object Menus to control X10 Devices from the Desktop pop-up Menu using the HOUSE/290 Comm Engine.

Read the HOUSE/2 and X10 FAQ here.

View information and links to X10 home automation here.




Download HOUSE/290.

HOUSE290.ZIP - (size 1.5MB) HOUSE/290 - Home Automation & Security for OS/2, ver 2.1 for the CP290 Controller - Freeware. Latest version posted: January 29, 2001

Download HOUSE290.ZIP from Hobbes.

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