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Offline AgileHumor

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Coolest Looking Vera Tablet Interface for Wall Mount
« on: January 26, 2014, 12:26:39 pm »
I'll be honest, I'd love a Star Trek LCARS themed solution like this :)

http://apps.microsoft.com/windows/en-us/app/lcars-interface/cf3da302-e3bb-4dc1-a1ab-63cbcbed3662

However, looking for the prettiest (not most functional) solution to replace my current Kindle Fire entry control system.  Even though I'm Windows centric, I'll even look at buying a used iPad or Android tablet device if it provides a great experience.

I use Grasshopper on my Phone and Tablet which is super quick (especially with Live tile shortcuts) and super functional.  However, it doesn't have any of the pretty graphs that I saw in ImperiHome.

What is your favorite wall mounted tablet app?
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Re: Coolest Looking Vera Tablet Interface for Wall Mount
« Reply #1 on: January 27, 2014, 01:15:13 am »
There's an LCARS theme for SQ Remote by the way.
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Re: Coolest Looking Vera Tablet Interface for Wall Mount
« Reply #2 on: February 09, 2014, 11:40:55 pm »
I don't know how I missed this post and reply.  Thanks @Strangely.  Will look into SQ Remote.

LCARS home interface  would be most excellent.
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Re: Coolest Looking Vera Tablet Interface for Wall Mount
« Reply #3 on: February 22, 2014, 08:19:34 pm »
I'm still on the quest for the coolest looking tablet interface.
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Re: Coolest Looking Vera Tablet Interface for Wall Mount
« Reply #4 on: February 23, 2014, 12:04:08 pm »
I'm a Windows guy as well (work at Microsoft), and currently use Grasshopper as well, although have been playing with AutHomationHd thru a few borrowed Android tablets (as well as on Win8 thru Bluestacks). I really like the UX... pretty flexible.  ImperiHome looks interesting, but would likely need a larger tablet (+ 9") to get the most from their dashboard view.

Have you done the wall mount yet?
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Re: Coolest Looking Vera Tablet Interface for Wall Mount
« Reply #5 on: February 23, 2014, 11:53:56 pm »
Well us Windows guys need to stick together on a Linux based HA platform :)

At a high level, I'm looking for a large "glance pane" for the following:

* Show the Front Door Camera so I can view it before I get to the door.  Allow other cameras if needed.
* Home Status (that allow scene activation if on or off)
   ** Shields Up = Door Locked and Closed.
   ** Long Range Sensors = Outdoor Motion Alerts Enabled
        (I have screen pop alerts on TV and then it show the camera...which has has WAF problems when I'm working on the lawn and her show is interrupted every few minutes)
   ** Hull Integrity = Shock, Door & Window Sensors Tripped
   ** Life Support Systems - Temperature and Humidity (and possibly CO2 of I ever get a Netamo)
   ** Short Range Planetary Sensors - Outside Temp, Humidity, and Weather Forecast
   ** Engineering = Energy Meter
   ** Holodeck - Will need a plugin to MediaBrowser (or XBMC) to list movies or TV
   ** Reminder Area - For myriad of reminders or variables
   ** Red Alert Button - To remind the other person to go, dinner is ready, etc.

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Re: Coolest Looking Vera Tablet Interface for Wall Mount
« Reply #6 on: February 24, 2014, 12:23:39 pm »
Quote from: AgileHumor on February 23, 2014, 11:53:56 pm
Well us Windows guys need to stick together on a Linux based HA platform :)

I hear that! 

Wow... you are really taking the Trek theme to the next level!!!   :D

I'm just looking for an alternative to super expensive (e.g. Leviton) scene controllers.  If i can solve the wife factor... seems like an inexpensive tablet will do all that and more, for the same price. 
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Re: Coolest Looking Vera Tablet Interface for Wall Mount
« Reply #7 on: February 24, 2014, 05:02:40 pm »
@tomgru, this is heading in the wrong direction, but I have one of these for the master bedroom and it's sick.

http://www.amazon.com/Evolve-Guest-Controls-5-Button-Controller/dp/B00B4KFU4G

You can change the menu as the day progresses (in AM, it's a snooze button...in PM, it's the goodnight button).

If your going to splurge on a scene controller, this is the best ones IMHO.   Sadly, I could only afford one.
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Re: Coolest Looking Vera Tablet Interface for Wall Mount
« Reply #8 on: February 24, 2014, 05:16:39 pm »
I think once the bRight Switches hit the market the Evolve ones will be a moot point. While they are nice, they are too expensive. Of course, just my opinion.

http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/bright-switch-the-next-generation-of-wall-technology

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Re: Coolest Looking Vera Tablet Interface for Wall Mount
« Reply #9 on: February 24, 2014, 06:25:47 pm »
To Agile and TC1... a very funny coincidence, as i was literally just talking to a guy at work about both of these. 

I've been looking at the Evolve as well.. and agree it's pricey.  My other issue is that i need local load control if i use it on the wall.  The guy i chatted with gave me a great idea to use an Aeon in-wall dimmer for the load, and then install the evolve over top, eliminating the local switch.  Pricey, but would be a great way to do it (and get rid of my Leviton's).    Agile, have you played with the beta plug-in for the Evolve?  Looks really promising.

TCI... i LOVE The bRightswitch idea.... I just dont' want to wait 3-5 months.    And i must say, having a real/tactile button to turn on/off lights and scenes helps the wife factor quite a bit!   :D
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Re: Coolest Looking Vera Tablet Interface for Wall Mount
« Reply #10 on: February 24, 2014, 06:41:23 pm »
the bRights do everything right (IMO). They are basically mini- Android tablets with matching load controllers, designed to fit a standard switch box. Plus built-in camera, occupancy sensor, mic and speaker. You could have unlimited virtual controllers on the same physical interface. Powered by the house current. For about $100 or less. They solve so many issues.

We're still recovering from Sandy, so I can afford to wait. Lot's of new things in the HA world coming to market this year.
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Re: Coolest Looking Vera Tablet Interface for Wall Mount
« Reply #11 on: February 25, 2014, 01:38:37 am »
...when it ships...it won't work as described for at least a year IMHO.  I hope I'm wrong.
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Re: Coolest Looking Vera Tablet Interface for Wall Mount
« Reply #12 on: February 25, 2014, 09:55:26 am »
Quote from: AgileHumor on February 25, 2014, 01:38:37 am
...when it ships...it won't work as described for at least a year IMHO.  I hope I'm wrong.

I have same fear, plus the additional plugin work that will need to be done.
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Re: Coolest Looking Vera Tablet Interface for Wall Mount
« Reply #13 on: February 25, 2014, 11:02:38 am »
Quote from: AgileHumor on February 25, 2014, 01:38:37 am
...when it ships...it won't work as described for at least a year IMHO.  I hope I'm wrong.

As long as it operates like a "dimmer" as my current switches do, then for the price I paid ($73.33/each for 6 blues), then I think I'll be happy as they are about the same price as levitons or cheaper. Also considering that as long as they are android based and they get access to the Google Play Store, I could easily install Authomation or ImperiHome and get even more functionality from it.

I do agree that it will likely take a bit to get the "extra" sensor info into the Vera for us (via plugins).  That I can wait for. I'm not sure I really bought into them for the other stuff they added (Skype, Pandora, etc), so if those don't work right out of the box, I think I'd be ok with it as I was really just hoping to pop Imperihome or AutHomation on them.
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Re: Coolest Looking Vera Tablet Interface for Wall Mount
« Reply #14 on: February 25, 2014, 01:21:22 pm »
Check this LCars interface for iRule:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JyM7bLgADU

And, iRule supports Vera:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dDRt9Z7U4I
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