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index [2023/02/03 14:40] – some updates for 9.5 versions James Sentmanindex [2023/07/30 17:35] (current) – [Download] James Sentman
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 =====GET THE LATEST VERSION!==== =====GET THE LATEST VERSION!====
-===Requirements=== 
-  * Mac OSX 10.10 or later. Both M1 and Intel Macs now natively supported. 
-  * For 10.14 Mojave Support please be running at least version 9.3.12 and see the [[tech_notes:mojave|Mojave Support Notes]] page. 
-  * For 10.13, High Sierra please use version 9.3.7 or later 
-  * For Mac OS versions 10.9 and earlier please run version 9.3.10 or earlier. 
    
 ===Download=== ===Download===
-  * [[current]] +  * [[current]]
   * For database functions, motion reports and graphing [[xtdb|]]   * For database functions, motion reports and graphing [[xtdb|]]
  
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 ===Support=== ===Support===
-  * Definitely join our [[http://mail.machomeautomation.com/mailman/listinfo/xtensionlist|Mailing List]]! We have a very active user community and you’ll get lots of suggestions and info from us and the users there. Our users are the best resource! The list is a friendly and open resource happy to provide support to both the new user with simple startup questions or the advanced user with complex automation systems to integrate.+  * Definitely join our [[https://machomeautomation.com/mailman/listinfo/xtensionlist_machomeautomation.com|Mailing List]]! We have a very active user community and you’ll get lots of suggestions and info from us and the users there. Our users are the best resource! The list is a friendly and open resource happy to provide support to both the new user with simple startup questions or the advanced user with complex automation systems to integrate.
   * 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]]
  
-<html> +<WRAP group> 
-<table><tr><td> +<WRAP half column> 
-</html>+  * [[supported_hardware:sysinfo|System Info Plugin]] Disk Space and Usage, Network Traffic and Error monitoring. 
 +  * [[supported_hardware:zadarma|Zadarma Plugin]] send SMS messages via the Zadarma service 
 +  * [[supported_hardware:mqtt|MQTT Client Plugin]] 
 +  * [[supported_hardware:mqtt:espresence|ESPresense Support]] 
 +  * HDMI Matrix Switchers from No Hassle AV, [[supported_hardware:nohassle4|4x4 device plugin]] and [[supported_hardware:nohassle8|8x8 device plugin]] 
 +  * [[supported_hardware:controlbywebout|Outgoing connection plugin for Control By Web devices]] that does not tie up the inter device communications channel. 
 +  * [[video|New Video Integration]] now adds timestamps and event messages to the recorded video closed captioning.
   * [[video|New Video Integration System]] in 9.5!   * [[video|New Video Integration System]] in 9.5!
   * [[supported_hardware:sonos|New Sonos plugin]] in Alpha for controlling Sonos devices.   * [[supported_hardware:sonos|New Sonos plugin]] in Alpha for controlling Sonos devices.
   * [[supported_hardware:weatherflow|]] plugin promoted from beta to 1.0 release.   * [[supported_hardware:weatherflow|]] plugin promoted from beta to 1.0 release.
   * [[supported_hardware:genmon|Genmon Generac Monitoring Plugin]] for connecting to the excellent open source Generac Generator monitor.   * [[supported_hardware:genmon|Genmon Generac Monitoring Plugin]] for connecting to the excellent open source Generac Generator monitor.
-  * [[supported_hardware:mqttbroker|MQTT Broker]] Startup an MQTT broker in XTension that any IOT device using that protocol can connect to. 
   * [[supported_hardware:rtlamr|rtlamr]] for receiving many smart meter updates via an SDR.   * [[supported_hardware:rtlamr|rtlamr]] for receiving many smart meter updates via an SDR.
 +</WRAP>
 +<WRAP half column>
   * [[supported_hardware:rtl_433|rtl_433 plugin]] for receiving just about any wireless 433 mhz sensor and many others.   * [[supported_hardware:rtl_433|rtl_433 plugin]] for receiving just about any wireless 433 mhz sensor and many others.
-  * [[supported_hardware:ping|Ping Plugin]] Ping local and remote devices and manage statistics. 
   * [[supported_hardware:wiz|Wiz Connected]] Wifi Bulbs and Devices from Phillips.   * [[supported_hardware:wiz|Wiz Connected]] Wifi Bulbs and Devices from Phillips.
   * [[supported_hardware:caldav|CalDAV]] Calendar Plugin for CalDAV and Apple Calendar servers.   * [[supported_hardware:caldav|CalDAV]] Calendar Plugin for CalDAV and Apple Calendar servers.
-  * [[supported_hardware:hubitat|]] ZWave/Zigbee device plugin now in Beta. 
   * [[wiznet|Wiznet Configurator]] Support for Catalina, Big Sur and Apple Silicon.   * [[wiznet|Wiznet Configurator]] Support for Catalina, Big Sur and Apple Silicon.
-  * [[tech_notes:catalina|Catalina]] and Big Sur support. 
   * [[kits:onewire|One Wire Temperature Sensor Kit]]   * [[kits:onewire|One Wire Temperature Sensor Kit]]
   * [[supported_hardware:alexasudo|The Return of Alexa]]!   * [[supported_hardware:alexasudo|The Return of Alexa]]!
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-<html></td><td></html> 
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   * Plugin for [[supported_hardware:serverevents|HTML Server Events]]   * Plugin for [[supported_hardware:serverevents|HTML Server Events]]
   * Home Kit and Siri support via the [[supported_hardware:homekit|Homekit Plugin]]   * Home Kit and Siri support via the [[supported_hardware:homekit|Homekit Plugin]]
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   * Raspberry Pi GPIO remote control via the [[supported_hardware:pigpio|Pi GPIO Plugin]]   * Raspberry Pi GPIO remote control via the [[supported_hardware:pigpio|Pi GPIO Plugin]]
   * New [[supported_hardware:maxsonar|MaxSonar Plugin]] with glitch filter and Schmitt Trigger processing   * New [[supported_hardware:maxsonar|MaxSonar Plugin]] with glitch filter and Schmitt Trigger processing
-  * ZWave Central Scene support via the new [[supported_hardware:veraui7|Vera UI7 interface protocol]]. 
   * [[tutorials:eventgroups|New mini-tutorial]] for creating house “modes” and working with event groups.   * [[tutorials:eventgroups|New mini-tutorial]] for creating house “modes” and working with event groups.
   * [[tutorials:htmlaccess|HTML Access Tutorial]] for controlling any unit via HTML requests.   * [[tutorials:htmlaccess|HTML Access Tutorial]] for controlling any unit via HTML requests.
   * Updated “[[webremote:livemotion|recent event]]” display example.   * Updated “[[webremote:livemotion|recent event]]” display example.
   * [[tutorials:lightning|Lightning Sensor Tutorial with Arduio and xBee]]   * [[tutorials:lightning|Lightning Sensor Tutorial with Arduio and xBee]]
 +</WRAP>
 +</WRAP> 
  
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-<html></td></tr></table></html> +
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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.
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-This wiki and XTension are the work of [[http://shed.bz/|Michael Ferguson]] and [[http://sentman.com/|James Sentman]]+This wiki and XTension are the work of Michael Ferguson and [[http://sentman.com/|James Sentman]]
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