Hi Guys,

Command line

• In case you have WLTC module plugged in your IP02/IP08 PBX and if you use Switchfin image with home automation support included you should see something like
  wltc_init: WLTC module found at port 1
  in your system log

• To get the list of the all available MAC addresses of the remote devices one can do

root@ip0x:~> home-auto /dev/wltc get_address_list
55:44:33:fe:ff:22:00:02
55:44:33:fe:ff:22:00:03
55:44:33:fe:ff:22:00:07
55:44:33:fe:ff:22:00:01

• To switch on the relay of one of the remote unit (WLRR) please enter

root@ip0x:~> home-auto /dev/wltc set_device 55:44:33:fe:ff:22:00:02 1
OK

• To check the state of given WLRR unit please enter the following command. Note that WLRR has local button for toggling of the relay state.
  The command below is retrieving the correct current state.

root@ip0x:~> home-auto /dev/wltc get_device 55:44:33:fe:ff:22:00:03
1

• To switch off the relay of one of the remote unit please enther

root@ip0x:~> home-auto /dev/wltc set_device 55:44:33:fe:ff:22:00:02 0
OK

Graphical User Interface (GUI)

Thanks to Jason we got home automation integrated in the GUI.
Let's describe how one can setup a simple IVR (DTMF control) using the two WLRR to control the Air Conditioner and the Cooker.

If you have WLTC inserted in your IP02/IP08 and two WLRR end devices plugged in the mains socket you will get them automatically recognized by the GUI.
The first step is to prepare an SIP extension so you can record some voice prompts (Extensions)

Hi Guys,

WLTC support was added in Switchfin trunk.
WireLess Tele Controller (WLTC) manufactured by Switchvoice Ltd. is a ZigBee module for IP0x
intended to be used as home automation controller.
Currently WLTC supports WireLess remote Relay (WLRR) end device (shown on the picture above),
capable to control 220V/16A Appliance.
Very soon we will see released family of other end devices like temperature sensors,
current senses, light switches etc.

For more information about the hardware please read the link

The technology is 6LowPAN enabled.

Let's make a dedicated sub forum for Home Automation.

Hi Guys,

Switchfin was updated to uClinux 2010R1-RC5 (based on Linux kernel 2.6.34.7) for all supported hardware targets.
All the targets have passed our main test suite.

For the known issues please check the forum topics IP0x, BR4 Appliance, PR1 Appliance

Volunteers to do further testing of the update are very very welcome.

Cheers

Hi Guys,

Due to the hard work of our main WEB developer Jason Kenah we have fully working multilingual support in the Switchfin GUI now.
Apart of the default English language now we can select also French. The selection is done in the System Setup -> Options -> Language Settings.
In the same menu you can also download the corresponding sounds prompts if you would like to.
Adding new languages now means just translation of the string array in a single place and should be pretty easy job.
If there is a volunteer to do this please don't hesitate to contact us ;-)

All comments/suggestions/remarks are invited!
Cheers

Hi Guys,

Asterisk has been updated to version 1.4.40

Comments invited!
Cheers

Hi Guys,

Now Switchfin uses the latest Asterisk  1.4.39.1
Feedback is welcome.

Cheers!

Hi Guys,

In case your IP02 or IP08 is equipped with GSM1 module you can send and receive SMS.
Now you can do it directly from the GUI. Our WEB developer Jason has implemented an intuitive SMS Manager.

To test it you will have to put the latest Switchfin software from SVN

Comments invited
Cheers

Hi Guys,

If you compile latest Switchfin with GSM1 support you don't have to modify config files anymore.
The SIM pin number can be entered in the GUI: System Setup -> Configure Hardware.

The new addition is due to Jason!
Cheers

Hi Guys,

Since few months part of the team has been working  in a direction of merging telephony and Zigbee technology.
Having those both will open some pretty interesting possibility in the area of Home Automation.

Have you ever wanted to control your front door lock or your air conditioner using your IP0x PBX?
Or probably you want to control remotely any other appliance you have at home?
The new ZigBee extension to the IP0x family of PBXs is just for that.
For the control you may use simple call, IVR or SMS.

Initial version of the software has been investigated.
The early prototypes has been developed and are now manufacturing.
An early system will target general purpose control using relay outputs and digital inputs.
Expect to be ready by mid January 2011.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year :)
Switchfin Team

Hi Guys,

SMS support was added in Switchfin.