In forms, automation is best served by a single control and monitor 'console'.
In all forms, automation is best served by a single control and monitor 'console'. One place to come to review all events, to change preferences and schedules, and to coordinate actions of other programs or devices.
XTension is a carefully crafted application which gives you this 'window' on your home.
Whether you are a dealer/installer, or a neophyte to home automation,
XTension is the software that you are ultimately going to want.
Home automation is here to stay. It is not just a rich man's toy.
It can save you money, time, aggravation, and even your life.
It will not be long after you start that you will become aware of the possibilities, and soon after that, you will be looking for features which are only available with XTension
There are many articles ideas and tutorials on this site to help you understand just why and how you do this, but in short, the only limitation is your imagination and the ideas that you can glean from this website and other home automation sources.
What you need to get started :
Any Macintosh running System 7.1 thru MacOS X (YES, Native X or Classic )
An X-10 Powerline interface (one from below)
Cables to connect the Mac to the interface ( buy with XTension )
A few X-10 modules to begin experimenting.
USB-only Macs may have to use a USB-serial converter