HomeTroller Getting Started Guide – rev 2.0
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Introduction
The HomeTroller™ is a hardware-based home automation controller designed to incorporate all
the power and flexibility of HomeSeer HS2 software into a very compact, rugged, and easy-to-
install unit. The HomeTroller is designed to control lighting, appliances, security, HVAC, and
infrared (IR) devices, such as home theatre equipment. Since the HomeTroller is an open
standards system, the system can be integrated with numerous technologies from scores of
industry leaders, such as Lutron, Leviton, Intermatic, Lightolier®, HAI, JDS, Global Caché and
many more.
An open Application Program Interface (API) is included for programmers to add support for just
about any custom or proprietary systems that may be required.
This system uses HSProtect™ technology to protect the operating system on the hard disk.
You must read and understand how HSProtect works in order to operate the system
properly. See the section on HSProtect for more information.
What’s Included
The HomeTroller is shipped with the following parts:
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One HomeTroller Home Automation Controller Unit
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One Power Supply Unit
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One Power Cord
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One HomeTroller Getting Started Manual
The following HomeSeer (brand) software add-ons (“plug-ins”) are available
separately for use with the HomeTroller. Plug-ins may be installed from within the
HomeTroller “updater”. Some plug-ins are included at no cost. Others must be
purchased at homeseer.com:
Plug-ins to support the following:
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Global Cache IR Controller
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HAI Thermostat Plug-In
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HAI Omni Panel
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HomeVision Plug-in
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HouseLinc Plug-in
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Insteon Basic Plug-in
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IRLinc 1623PC Plug-in
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Is Speaking Plug-in
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iTunes® Media Player
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JDS IR XPander Plug-in
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JDS Stargate Plug-in
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Lightolier Compose Plug-in
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Lutron RadioRA
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Marrick LynX10-PLC X10 Plug-in
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Windows Media Center (MCE) 2005
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Windows Media Player 9/10
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MR26A Plug-in
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Napco Gemini
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NEOSpeech Dictionary Editor
