
HomeTroller Getting Started Guide – rev 2.0
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Table of Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................... 2
What’s Included .......................................................................................................... 2
Key Features .............................................................................................................. 3
Control Unit Specifications ............................................................................................ 5
Installation .......................................................................................................... 6
Mounting the HomeTroller ............................................................................................ 6
Rear Panel Layout ....................................................................................................... 6
Perform a System Test................................................................................................. 7
Accessing the HomeTroller............................................................................................ 7
HomeTroller Operating System Protection (HSProtect)...................................................... 9
Setting the Time Zone ............................................................................................... 10
Using RealVNC for Remote Access ............................................................................... 10
Adding and Configuring Devices ........................................................................ 12
About Devices........................................................................................................... 12
Supported Technologies and Manufacturers................................................................... 12
Configuring Devices................................................................................................... 13
Creating Devices ....................................................................................................... 14
Controlling Devices with Events......................................................................... 16
Elements of an Event................................................................................................. 16
Creating an Event ..................................................................................................... 17
Voice Recognition .............................................................................................. 18
The Speaker Client Application .................................................................................... 18
Voice Recognition Events............................................................................................ 20
Command Syntax...................................................................................................... 20
HomeSeer Phone ............................................................................................... 23
Connecting the Telephone Voice Interface..................................................................... 23
Enabling the Phone Feature ........................................................................................ 24
Running Events by Phone ........................................................................................... 24
The Address Book ..................................................................................................... 24
Receiving Phone Messages ......................................................................................... 24
Caller Announcements ............................................................................................... 25
Customizing the HomeTroller............................................................................. 25
ASCII Scripting ......................................................................................................... 25
Scripting .................................................................................................................. 25
Digital I/O................................................................................................................ 25
Advanced Programming ............................................................................................. 26
Operating System Restrictions........................................................................... 26
Technical Support .............................................................................................. 26
Information ....................................................................................................... 27
FCC/CE Regulations ................................................................................................... 27
Warranty Information ................................................................................................ 27