Wiser Home Controller Installation Instructions
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Widget
is a graphical component displayed on the Wiser Home
Controller that is used to control and/or display the state of something.
Typical functions for widgets include:
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Controlling lighting
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Controlling a home audio system
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Controlling and monitoring a security system
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Displaying a web camera
The Wiser Home Controller displays the widgets using the selected skin. The
skin defines the appearance of the background and the Widgets, as well as
the way the user interface operates.
The Wiser Home Controller automatically arranges the Widgets onto pages
according to their ‘Location’ and/or ‘Function Group.’
Locations
are defined by the user and are used to arrange Widgets
according to their physical location in a site. Typical Locations in a home
might include:
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Lounge
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Dining
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Bedrooms
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Outside
Function Groups
are defined by the user and are used to arrange Widgets
according to their usage. Typical Function Groups in a Home might include:
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Lighting
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Security
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Climate Control
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Media (Audio/Video)
