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XTension has best of breed web based remote control systems with separate setups for desktop browsers and mobile devices. While basic functionality for unit control is built in, the pages are fully customizable by you with many control types to choose from so that you can build the best interface for your systems just the way you want it. Build the interface by dragging and dropping controls in the Views inside the app and then deploy these interfaces to both the desktop web app or the mobile platform. To use these web interfaces from outside of your local network you will want a dynamic DNS account and some knowledge of configuring your router/ | XTension has best of breed web based remote control systems with separate setups for desktop browsers and mobile devices. While basic functionality for unit control is built in, the pages are fully customizable by you with many control types to choose from so that you can build the best interface for your systems just the way you want it. Build the interface by dragging and dropping controls in the Views inside the app and then deploy these interfaces to both the desktop web app or the mobile platform. To use these web interfaces from outside of your local network you will want a dynamic DNS account and some knowledge of configuring your router/ | ||
- | =====GET THE LATEST VERSION!==== | + | ----- |
- | ===Requirements=== | + | |
- | * A [[current: | + | |
- | * Mac OSX 10.10 or later. | + | |
- | * Catalina and Big Sur both now fully supported requiring version 9.4.34 or newer. Use the Notarized disk image on the [[current|Current Release Page]]. See the [[tech_notes: | + | |
- | * For 10.14 Mojave Support please be running at least version 9.3.12 and see the [[tech_notes: | + | |
- | * For 10.13, High Sierra, version 9.3.7 or later is absolutely required. | + | |
- | * For Mac OS versions 10.9 and earlier please run version 9.3.10 or earlier. | + | |
- | * A Mac running in a closet somewhere as a server, preferably on a UPS. | + | |
- | * Any or all of the [[supported_hardware: | + | |
+ | =====GET THE LATEST VERSION!==== | ||
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===Download=== | ===Download=== | ||
* [[current]] | * [[current]] | ||
* For database functions, motion reports and graphing [[xtdb|]] | * For database functions, motion reports and graphing [[xtdb|]] | ||
- | * [[video_pitcher|]] provides support for live views and recording. | ||
- | * For those wishing to get started on an older machine we still provide the [[download|PPC Build]] that requires an Intel or PPC machine running 10.6. (this version does not fully support all features and is not actively updated) For more info see the [[tech_notes: | ||
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- | ===Upgrading=== | ||
- | * If you’re upgrading from an XTension build prior to build 854 you will need to [[download|download and run]] version 854 at least once against your database to upgrade the applescript file format. | ||
- | * For any version after 854 you can just download the latest version and run it. A Database backup is done automatically before any changes are made. | ||
===Purchasing=== | ===Purchasing=== | ||
* XTension is fully functional in demo mode. You’re limited to 10 units in the database but can otherwise test any connection or device and get to know the app. There is no time limit and no other functionality is hobbled. | * XTension is fully functional in demo mode. You’re limited to 10 units in the database but can otherwise test any connection or device and get to know the app. There is no time limit and no other functionality is hobbled. | ||
- | * When you’re ready to purchase please visit the [[buy_xtension|Ordering | + | * When you’re ready to purchase |
- | * XTdb is a separate purchase. It is also fully functional in demo mode but applies a purchase reminder over the graphs that are produced. You can [[http:// | + | |
===Support=== | ===Support=== | ||
- | * Definitely join our [[http://mail.machomeautomation.com/ | + | * Definitely join our [[https:// |
- | * You can also contact the authors directly via email at james ampersand for no spam at sentman.com | + | * You can also contact the authors directly via email at james ampersand for no spam at sentman.com |
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=====Whats New?===== | =====Whats New?===== | ||
A full list of changes and additions is always available on the [[current|current release page]] | A full list of changes and additions is always available on the [[current|current release page]] | ||
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- | </ | + | * [[supported_hardware: |
+ | * [[supported_hardware: | ||
+ | * [[supported_hardware: | ||
+ | * [[supported_hardware: | ||
+ | * HDMI Matrix Switchers from No Hassle AV, [[supported_hardware: | ||
+ | * [[supported_hardware: | ||
+ | * [[video|New Video Integration]] now adds timestamps and event messages to the recorded video closed captioning. | ||
+ | * [[video|New Video Integration System]] in 9.5! | ||
+ | * [[supported_hardware: | ||
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* [[supported_hardware: | * [[supported_hardware: | ||
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* [[supported_hardware: | * [[supported_hardware: | ||
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* [[supported_hardware: | * [[supported_hardware: | ||
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* [[supported_hardware: | * [[supported_hardware: | ||
* [[supported_hardware: | * [[supported_hardware: | ||
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* [[wiznet|Wiznet Configurator]] Support for Catalina, Big Sur and Apple Silicon. | * [[wiznet|Wiznet Configurator]] Support for Catalina, Big Sur and Apple Silicon. | ||
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* [[kits: | * [[kits: | ||
* [[supported_hardware: | * [[supported_hardware: | ||
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* Plugin for [[supported_hardware: | * Plugin for [[supported_hardware: | ||
* Home Kit and Siri support via the [[supported_hardware: | * Home Kit and Siri support via the [[supported_hardware: | ||
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* Raspberry Pi GPIO remote control via the [[supported_hardware: | * Raspberry Pi GPIO remote control via the [[supported_hardware: | ||
* New [[supported_hardware: | * New [[supported_hardware: | ||
- | * ZWave Central Scene support via the new [[supported_hardware: | ||
* [[tutorials: | * [[tutorials: | ||
* [[tutorials: | * [[tutorials: | ||
* Updated “[[webremote: | * Updated “[[webremote: | ||
* [[tutorials: | * [[tutorials: | ||
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=====Interface Examples===== | =====Interface Examples===== | ||
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=====More Than Remote Control===== | =====More Than Remote Control===== | ||
It's easy to build controls for your lights over there from over here. XTension can do this and so much more. Simple or complex scripts can be attached to any action or change in your list of units. The response can be simple, (when motion is detected on the porch turn on the porch lights for half an hour), or complex, (when motion is detected on the porch and it's dark out, turn on the lights for 30 minutes, if we're not home then take a picture from the camera in the driveway and send it via email to my iPhone email account and turn on the kitchen light for 10 minutes to make it look like someone is at home) by supporting the Apple Script language your scripts can be as simple or complex as you like. Start with the basics and add on and never be limited to the actions we happen to think of and stick into a popup menu of capabilities. You need not fear AppleScript! The simple actions are as simple with any other app and the impossible or impractical with menu driven action systems just require a little more thought. | It's easy to build controls for your lights over there from over here. XTension can do this and so much more. Simple or complex scripts can be attached to any action or change in your list of units. The response can be simple, (when motion is detected on the porch turn on the porch lights for half an hour), or complex, (when motion is detected on the porch and it's dark out, turn on the lights for 30 minutes, if we're not home then take a picture from the camera in the driveway and send it via email to my iPhone email account and turn on the kitchen light for 10 minutes to make it look like someone is at home) by supporting the Apple Script language your scripts can be as simple or complex as you like. Start with the basics and add on and never be limited to the actions we happen to think of and stick into a popup menu of capabilities. You need not fear AppleScript! The simple actions are as simple with any other app and the impossible or impractical with menu driven action systems just require a little more thought. | ||
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=====Getting Started===== | =====Getting Started===== | ||
If you're new to XTension please start at the [[:Getting Started:]] page, otherwise use the index or the search field to find what you're looking for. | If you're new to XTension please start at the [[:Getting Started:]] page, otherwise use the index or the search field to find what you're looking for. |
index.txt · Last modified: 2023/07/30 17:35 by James Sentman