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Indigo is a home control server that integrates INSTEON and X10 hardware devices. Save money, conserve water, and reduce electrical usage by automating your home with Indigo's unlimited scheduling and control logic. Using Indigo's built-in Web server, you can access and control your home from anywhere using any modern Web browser (including the iPhone and iPod Touch!).
Indigo was developed from the ground up to be a robust, Mac OS X native, home control server. With Indigo you can automate your lights, appliances, thermostat, sprinkler system, and more! You can even control
Indigo was developed from the ground up to be a robust, Mac OS X native, home control server. With Indigo you can automate your lights, appliances, thermostat, sprinkler system, and more! You can even control
What's New
Version 5.1.2:
- Added initial support for new INSTEON module: Thermostat 2441TH.
- Added SQL Logging plugin which can log device state changes, variable value changes, and event log lines to either SQLite or PostgreSQL.
- Fixed bug that caused FanLinc actions to not be available under Lite version of Indigo.
- INSTEON Commands plugin: added 3 new actions to configure LED brightness, timeout, and sensitivity on revision 2 Motion Sensors.
- INSTEON Commands plugin: fixed bug around how replies were handled in the Send Raw action -- added an extra configuration option needed to determine where the reply data actually exists.
- Plugin API addition: Added ability to create plugin sensor device type. Plugins that define the sensor type automatically inherit the native actions for on/off and energy sensors. See the new Indigo SDK for example plugins that illustrate each device type.
- Plugin API addition: Added support for plugin defined default prefs dict, kDefaultPluginPrefs. The plugin host will automatically use kDefaultPluginPrefs defined in the plugin's global namespace (plugin.py file).
- Plugin API addition: Added indigo.server.subscribeToLogBroadcasts() for plugins wanting to receive every event log entry by defining eventLogLineReceived().
- Plugin API addition:
Version 5.1.2:
- Added initial support for new INSTEON module: Thermostat 2441TH.
- Added SQL Logging plugin which can log device state changes, variable value changes, and event log lines to either SQLite or PostgreSQL.
- Fixed bug that caused FanLinc actions to not be available under Lite version of Indigo.
- INSTEON Commands plugin: added 3 new actions to configure LED brightness, timeout, more...
Requirements
- PPC / Intel
- Mac OS X 10.5.8 or later
- This version is only compatible with Indigo Touch 1.7 or higher
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| Downloads:26,472 |
| Version Downloads:138 |
| Type:Business : Applications |
| License:Demo |
| Date:17 May 2012 |
| Platform:PPC / Intel |
| Price: $179.95 |
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Indigo is a home control server that integrates INSTEON and X10 hardware devices. Save money, conserve water, and reduce electrical usage by automating your home with Indigo's unlimited scheduling and control logic. Using Indigo's built-in Web server, you can access and control your home from anywhere using any modern Web browser (including the iPhone and iPod Touch!).
Indigo was developed from the ground up to be a robust, Mac OS X native, home control server. With Indigo you can automate your lights, appliances, thermostat, sprinkler system, and more! You can even control Indigo via email from your cell phone or the office. In addition to having a built-in Web server, Indigo has customizable graphical Control Pages for creating Web browser UIs to control your home. Indigo's Control Page editor allows you to create and edit Control Pages without the need to understand HTML, CSS, or JavaScript programming. Indigo's intuitive user interface allows you to create complex home control logic without complex scripting languages. And for users comfortable with AppleScript, Indigo provides a thorough and powerful AppleScript object model and dozens of AppleScript verbs.Indigo has native support for the dozens of INSTEON/X10 compatible devices:
Indigo was developed from the ground up to be a robust, Mac OS X native, home control server. With Indigo you can automate your lights, appliances, thermostat, sprinkler system, and more! You can even control Indigo via email from your cell phone or the office. In addition to having a built-in Web server, Indigo has customizable graphical Control Pages for creating Web browser UIs to control your home. Indigo's Control Page editor allows you to create and edit Control Pages without the need to understand HTML, CSS, or JavaScript programming. Indigo's intuitive user interface allows you to create complex home control logic without complex scripting languages. And for users comfortable with AppleScript, Indigo provides a thorough and powerful AppleScript object model and dozens of AppleScript verbs.Indigo has native support for the dozens of INSTEON/X10 compatible devices:
- PowerLinc 2414U, PowerLinc 1132U/CU, CM-11, and LynX-PLC interfaces
- MR26a RF receiver interface
- W800RF32 RF receiver interface
- INSTEON modules: Thermostat Adapter, EZRain sprinkler controller, SwitchLinc V2, LampLinc V2, ApplianceLinc V2, KeypadLinc V2, ToggleLinc V2, ControLinc V2, RemoteLinc, IRLinc Converter, OutletLinc, SocketLinc, In-LineLinc, EZIO8SA, EZIO8t, EZIO2X4, EZIO6I, EZSwitch30, EZSnsRF, EZX10RF
- Smarthome X10 modules: SwitchLinc, LampLinc, ApplianceLinc
- Leviton (extended dim) modules
- Lightolier Compose switches (in "Compatible Mode" mode only)
- Generic appliance/lamp modules
- Built-in Web server for remote browser access
- Supports uploading of basic control logic and schedules to the PowerLinc 2414U and 1132CU, giving you basic home control even when your Mac is turned off
- Native support for thermostats and sprinkler controllers
- Define and execute INSTEON lighting scenes from your Mac
- Remotely manage INSTEON links and lighting scenes (includes 2-way syncing and persistent links)
- SQLite and PostgreSQL integration for saving device state changes, variable value changes, and event log messages
- Built-in Web server plug-in architecture
- Integrated support with Salling Clicker and Ovolab Phlink -- remotely control Devices and execute Action Groups from a bluetooth-enabled mobile phone or over any remote telephone
- Trigger actions by sending Indigo emails (built-in POP3 client)
- Send emails for remote notification of triggers, such as motion detection or power failure (built-in SMTP client)
- Remote control of iTunes using Web browser pages or X10 RF remotes
- Unlimited action groups to define lighting scenes with unlimited action steps
- Sunset and sunrise events for automated lighting
- Native variable list to easily keep track of automation states, such as "atHome"
- Extensive AppleScript dictionary, including object model and plug-in architecture
- Threaded architecture minimizes CPU usage and prevents UI from becoming blocked (no busy cursor!), even when sending slow dim or brighten commands
- ...and much, much more! See our website for all the details.
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Steve Frawley reviewed on 23 Sep 2011
Potential is phenomenal and allows integration of new Insteon modules and old X-10 modules side by side. I recently converted and am still coming up to speed, but impressed. Free iPhone app allows remote monitoring system.
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Georgew reviewed on 20 Jul 2011
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Additionally, both Indigo 5 beta 7 and Indigo 4.1.17 are Lion compatible. They were both released BEFORE Lion became available today.
So, both the newest Indigo 5 beta and Indigo 4 can run on all newest Macs and the latest Mac OS X operating system. What specifically are you having problems with?
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Do your research mister "Business consultant" before posting useless drivel like this.
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Harveyfl reviewed on 29 May 2011
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That's the future, baby.
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Additionally as far as I know, Indigo, or anyone else other than X10 does not offer an affordable wireless self monitoring security system. All the other systems I have seen are wired, have expensive hardware, and/or must have a professional monitoring service. It just does not make economic sense to me to have to pay for both the security sensors and alarm system, along with a monthly fee for professional monitoring, when there are plenty of alarm companies that will provide the hardware for free if you sign up for a monitoring contract. There seems little difference in the monitoring cost for this, and any difference saved will take a very long time to amortize the cost of a separate purchase of the equipment.
With X10, so long as I can live with its quarks, I have an integrated lighting and security system, that when working properly, works very well. The only issue is that occasionally it does not work very well at all, and admittedly it can be very frustrating at times. I wish I knew of a better affordable wireless security/control system other than X10, but so far I have not found one.
In any case, it sounds like you sort of agree with me regarding 1.8 in that 2.0 strong points are found in its on-line operation in an always on system. For those that would rather work with a dedicated controller running off-line, it sounds like 1.8 should be adequate and a better value for our needs. Hopefully you still plan to provide any serious bug fixes and Leopard compatibility for it.
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You may promoting Insteon as the next new thing, but what about users with a major investment in X10? Despite its shortcoming not everyone has the means to toss all their X10 controllers and replace them with the more costly Insteon. Then their is the issue of security systems. Some users like myself have the X10 security system integrated with their controllers. Are we supposed to just throw all that away just so we can have the latest thing - at least for this year. Why should I spend good money on a new system when my old system doesn't need fixing? True it has its quirks and limitations. But does it make good sense to toss hundreds of dollars worth of useable equipment and replace it simply to have the latest revision? I think not.
My suggestion would be the have two supported versions of the product - one that provided off line automation basics but full supported all of the technology; and one that had advanced capability with on screen interfaces to support the advanced user or hobbyists. Let your customers buy only the sophistication they need and can use rather than capability they might never have a need for. That sure makes common sense to me.
There are two classes of users using Indigo: those that leave their Mac on and do advance functionality, and those that don't leave their Mac on and just want basic control. Clearly, 2.0 is targeting the former group. But that isn't because I'm abandoning the latter group. But I have limited development resources, so I have to focus each release around a theme. In this case the theme was client/server and web based control.
I also agree that it would be ideal to have two products, or some other way to meet the needs of both customer groups. It wouldn't surprise me if that happens eventually, but again this will take some time to get there.
Lastly, I'm not telling anyone to dump their X10 hardware and use INSTEON. I'm not sure why you think I'm encouraging folks to do that... for newbies I definitely push towards INSTEON because it avoids some of the X10 reliability problems. But a majority of the features in Indigo 2.0 work with X10 as well. All of the client/server functionality, built-in web server, control pages, irrigation controller support (the X10 IrrMaster and Rain8 work as well as the INSTEON EZRain) work for the X10 user as well. There isn't much in the way of new X10 hardware hitting the market these days, but we are seeing more and more INSTEON devices. For this reason, you will see more and more INSTEON support in Indigo. But that doesn't mean I'm deprecating any of the X10 functionality.
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As for the price, I welcome you and others to read this support forum thread:
http://www.perceptiveautomation.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=1780
In short, Indigo 2.0 has matured quite a bit compared to 1.x (it was under development for over 3 years) and I feel increasing the price to the average market value for this type of software was prudent. If you compare Indigo 2.0's price to other home automation software you will see that it is about average. Of course, if someone doesn't find the value in the new features, then they are under no obligation to purchase the upgrade.
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In my opinion the majority of average homeowners who just want some light control to make their home seemed 'lived in' when away, will probably never use much less understand most of the new features. The previous version is still working fine for my needs.
Besides, charging $200 dollars for a beta version seems a bit arrogant to me. Essentially the developer is asking you to pay you $200 for the privilege of testing their software before they finally release it. In return they offer you a 'complementary' copy of the final version.
$200 might be pocket change to mansion owners. but as a working stiff, I have better and more important things to spend my hard earned money on, especially when I a paying for features I will probably never use and the previous version is functions just fine. The new product may be sophisticated and on the cutting edge of automation technology, but who cares if you can't use or don't have the rest of the technology to use it - especially since the program hasn't been completely written and tested yet.
If it was finished it would not be labeled as a beta version. Beta means it has yet to be fully tested and may have some bugs in it that need fixing. From my perspective, I certainly do not what to trust my home security system to a potentially buggy piece of software.
Besides, most responsible developers release beta versions for free, with expire dates so the product gets as wide distribution and use as possible. Only when the product is finally released do they then charge for it, sometimes giving a discount to testers that report bugs back in a responsible manner for their inconvenience, trouble and efforts.
As the developer has clearly stated (and is very obvious on the website), the beta is available as a free trial. A long-time Indigo 1.x user, I was excited about trying out the beta. Initially I was a little concerned about the price increase, but after using the application for a week, I am very comfortable with the price and a proud owner of a 2.x license. In fact, with the amazing power, flexibility, and usefulness of this application, it is probably under priced.
For example, utilizing Indigo I can control my music collection on a remote computer, view current weather condition, control the Insteon lights in my home, and see activity in my house all via a web browser. In addition I have implemented a proximity system, a sophisticated light automation system, and am planning on switching my irrigation system to Indigo control. All this home automation power running of a 7 year old computer sitting in my basement.
All this with only rudimentary scripting skills.
The support provided by Perceptive Automation and the active group of users is world class. I have learned so much in the forums about Indigo, Applescript, and home automation it alone justifies the price increase. I would be hard pressed to say that about any other software company I use.
Oh. And JIMW, if you can show me a "finished" piece of software without bugs (Apple IIe operating system excluded) I will give you my hat.
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Shawn1234 rated on 20 Jul 2011