HomeSeer HomeTroller Series 4 Getting Started Manual page 6

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™
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This is a software watchdog. If the webserver stops running for any reason,
HSSentry™ will reset the unit. This results in virtually 100% uptime for the unit.
Remote access
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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
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Text-To-Speech Processing
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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 itmes.
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
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Any computer on the home network (LAN) or on the internet (WAN) can be used to
control your HomeTroller 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
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Trigger event actions based on any of the following:
Conditions (many)
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Status change of any device
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Absolute time
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Sunrise/sunset (with offset)
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By email received
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Security panel events
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By matched infrared
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Recurring at regular second/minute intervals
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I/O events from controllers
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Events from plug-ins
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Event Actions
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In response to event triggers, these actions (and more) may be performed:
Send lighting control signals (operate devices)
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Play sounds or speak using text-to-speech
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Send email
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Run a script
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Trigger another event
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Dial a network connection
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Media Player functions
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Plug-in functions
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Web Camera functions
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Phone functions such as dialing a phone number or extension phone
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HomeTroller Getting Started Guide – rev 4.1 08/10/2012