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HOMESEER SOFTWARE / HARDWARE CONTROLLER MATRIX
         
Need help choosing your HomeSeer controller? Use this matrix to help sort out the differences and contact us directly with any questions.
Model
HS2
Controller type
Software
Software
Hardware
Hardware
Operating system
Win 2k, XP, Vista
Win 2k, XP, Vista
Win XP embedded
Win XP embedded
HSProtect™
-
-
yes
yes
HSSentry™ software watchdog
-
yes
-
-
HSSentryPlus™ hdwr watchdog
-
-
yes
yes
Features
Supports remote access
yes
yes
yes
yes
Supports unlimited devices
yes
yes
yes
yes
Supports unlimited events
yes
yes
yes
yes
Supports basic triggers (sunrise/sunset, absolute time, recurring, manual)
yes
yes
yes
yes
Supports advanced triggers
yes
yes
yes
yes
Randomize timed triggers (for added security)
yes
yes
yes
yes
Supports basic actions (device control, run event)
yes
yes
yes
yes
Supports advanced actions
yes
yes
yes
yes
Supports Z-Wave®
yes
yes
yes
yes
Supports Insteon®
yes
yes
yes
yes
Supports X10®
yes
yes
yes
yes
Supports voice recognition
yes
yes
yes
yes
Supports local text-to-speech processing
yes
yes
yes
yes
Supports remote text-to-speech processing
yes
yes
yes
yes
Interface support for in-wall button controllers, wireless remotes, and personal computers.
yes
yes
yes
yes
Interface support for touchscreens, microphones, PDAs, PocketPCs, and telephones (voice and touch-tone control).
yes
yes
yes
yes
Supports Ocelot
included
included
included
included
Supports HSTouch (Standard)
$199.95
included
$199.95
included
Supports Windows® Media Center
$59.95
included
$59.95
included
Supports Apple iTunes®
$39.95
included
$39.95
included
Supports Windows® Media Player
$39.95
included
$39.95
included
Supports Russound®
$99.95
included
$99.95
included
Supports NuVo®
$99.95
included
$99.95
included
Supports UPB®
$39.95
included
$39.95
included
Supports DSC®
$39.95
included
$39.95
included
Supports Global Cache®
$39.95
included
$39.95
included
Supports LiteJet
$99.95
included
$99.95
included
Supports HomeWorks
$99.95
included
$99.95
included
Supports HAI®
$39.95
included
$39.95
included
Supports Stargate
$59.95
included
$59.95
included
Supports Napco®
$39.95
included
$39.95
included
Supports OnQ®
$39.95
included
$39.95
included
Supports Webcams
$39.95
included
$39.95
included
Supports RadioRA®
$99.95
included
$99.95
included
Supports Lightolier®
$39.95
included
$39.95
included
Supports WGL
$39.95
included
$39.95
included
Supports Z-Seer™ Z-Wave diagnostics software
$39.95
included
$39.95
included
Supports optional telephone integration
yes
yes
yes
yes
Supports optional 3rd party plug-ins
yes
yes
yes
yes
Advanced Features
Supports multiple Z-Trollers™ in for extended range and improved performance in larger installations.
-
yes
-
yes
Supports controlling message waiting lights on phones.
-
yes
-
yes
Supports sending caller ID or text messages to phone displays.
-
yes
-
yes
Supports sending caller ID or text messages to speaker clients.
-
yes
-
yes
Supports import/export of devices and events.
-
yes
-
yes
Supports multiple phone lines (with additional hardware).
-
yes
-
yes
Supports editing graphics for device values on status page.
-
yes
-
yes
Hardware Controller - Specific
Embedded control coftware
-
-
HS2+
HSPRO
CPU
-
-
1.0 Ghz VIA C7
1.5 Ghz
Celeron M
Fanless, diskless design
-
-
yes
yes
Primary storage
-
-
4 Gb DOM (Flash)
8 Gb DOM
(Flash)
RAM
-
-
1 Gb
1 Gb
Serial ports
-
-
4
4
USB ports
-
-
3
2
LAN ports
-
-
1

2

Audio ports
-
-
mic in /
line out
mic in /
line out
Moving parts
-
-
none
none
Power compatibility
-
-
120-240 v
50/60 hz
120-240 v
50/60 hz
Power consumption
-
-
14 watts
15 watts
Certifications
-
-
UL,CE,
RoHS
UL,CE,
FCC,RoHS
Pricing
$199.95
download version
$599.95
download version
$895
(base unit)
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