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The New iRidium V2.1 is unique software package to visualize control of automation systems, Audio/Video equipment and Media Servers with full two-way communication, it enables control from any sevice and from any customized interface.

When working on the new version, iRidium programming team relied on advice and practical experience of integrators of different automation systems. As a result, the new version has new enhanced capabilities. iRidium V2.1 can control numerous automation protocols. And more than that, the app makes it possible to integrate several protocols and control them from one graphic interface. Intercom support, notification, support of modern video cameras and DVRs, interface wizard, multi-design function and modules for media servers make iRidium a unique control solution. Ready-made script modules and a built-in tool for creating customized drivers enable fine flexible setting of the project.

One master all the capabilities of iRidium V2.1, in iRidium Academy, either at on-line webinars or in the self-training section.

Learn more about the new iRidium V2.1 here.

XBMC is the most popular and the best option for DIY media center I think. But it doesn’t cover any smarthome areas except entertainment. Luckily XBMC provides plug-ins and scripts which allow en easy way to extend basic XBMC functionality. So, to add possibility to control X10 devices to your media center you may use either heyu + some scripts or plug-in X10 Commander Lights. Which one to use is up to you. The first way is more difficult but it’ll give you a full control and understanding the low-level logic while plug-in provides easy way way. Even for non-geeks. It’s always good when you have more then one way to do something.

iRidium Mobile Ltd. presents a new product – iRidium for KNX v.1.5.10.
iRidium for KNX offers immense opportunities for visualization and control of KNX systems:

Integration with any KNXNet/IP devices:

• Base License – control any number of KNXNet/IP devices from a single control panel
• Control a single KNXNet/IP device from an unlimited number of control panels (with iRidium Gate)
• Control KNXNet/IP devices over the Internet (with iRidium Gate)

Integration with Weinzierl KNX IP BAOS:

• Ultimate License – control of KNX IP BAOS from an unlimited number of control panels but from up to 10 control panels at the same time (without iRidium Gate)
• Control KNX IP BAOS over the Internet (without iRidium Gate)

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The Movie section on Google TV.

After launching cloud service myPlex Plex developer team announced a Plex-client for GoogleTV. It includes all features of ordinary Plex-client – playback of local media, support of Plex channels and myPlex. So, if GoogleTV doesn’t cover all your needs then Plex might fix it and even bring much more.

iRidium mobile Ltd. – a dedicated software provider for home automation control solutions – introduced a New Type of License – Ultimate License for AMX. It is a license which is bound to an AMX controller (or to a network of AMX controllers) enabling you to control from an UNLIMITED number of control panels (iOS or Windows XP/7). It is very, very convenient… Ultimate License is an amazing option for my business!” said Dmitry Ryzhkov, Technical Director at Seetouch. iRidium Ultimate License for AMX has been made on request of dealers and installers worldwide to simplify installation and maintenance of ambitious AMX projects.

With iRidium Ultimate License you can:

• Communicate with an AMX controller (or a network of AMX controllers) from an UNLIMITED number of panels
• Easily replace control panels in case of their loss, damage or upgrade
• Add new control devices at any stage of your project with no need for licensing
• Transfer the license to a new controller for free if the old one needs to be replaced

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