HomeTroller-SE Getting Started Guide – rev 3.0 10/12/2011
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system is monitored using a system tray application. Current status of your system
may be checked by hovering your mouse over the HSProtect system tray icon.
HSSentry™
This is a hardware watchdog that is reset from within the HomeSeer scheduler. If the
scheduler stops running for any reason, HSSentry™ will reset the unit. This results in
virtually 100% uptime for the unit.
Remote access
The entire system can be monitored and controlled from the web, allowing users to
keep tabs on their home(s) while away. This is an excellent solution for vacation
and/or 2
nd
homes.
Text-To-Speech Processing
The included text-to-speech engine allows for system reminders, alerts and
announcements using synthesized or (optionally) concatenated human speech
models. This feature can be used for announcing incoming phone calls, motion at the
front door, news, weather, medicine schedule, appointments and many other items.
Announcements can also be sent to any computer on the home network (LAN) or on
the internet (WAN). The unit includes one of the best sounding voices available,
which is very natural and easy to understand.
Voice Recognition / Voice Control
Any computer on the home network (LAN) or on the internet (WAN) can be used to
control your HomeTroller-SE system with voice commands. Voice commands may
also be issued by telephone using HomeSeer Phone software (optional). Voice may
also be used to create automation events!
Powerful event mechanism
Trigger event actions based on any of the following:
Conditions (many)
Status change of any device
Absolute time
Sunrise/sunset (with offset)
By email received
Security panel events
By matched infrared
Recurring at regular second/minute intervals
I/O events from controllers
Events from plug-ins
Event Actions
In response to event triggers, these actions (and more) may be performed:
Send lighting control signals (operate devices)
Play sounds or speak using text-to-speech
Send email
Run a script
Trigger another event
Dial a network connection
Media Player functions
Plug-in functions
Web Camera functions
Phone functions such as dialing a phone number or extension phone
