Manage your home's network of automated lighting and appliances using your PC. SmartLabs Designs' HouseLinc 2 - INSTEON Desktop Software w/Serial Interface gives you the power to manage your entire INSTEON network. Create scenes and timed events for lights and appliances that are controlled by your INSTEON-compatible or X10-compatible devices. This kit comes with everything you need: HouseLinc 2 software, a HouseLinc 2-enabled PowerLinc Modem and a Serial cable. If you prefer a USB connection, HouseLinc 2 - INSTEON Desktop Software w/USB Interface is available separately.
Several improvements have been made to the original INSTEON HouseLinc Desktop Software. Some of these new features include:
Background link management: Adding devices, creating links and building scenes all update in the background freeing up your desktop allowing you to make changes within the software even during network synchronization
Improved INSTEON product support: Adds an enhanced feature set for new and existing INSTEON products
New look: Intuitive link status feedback, eye-friendly buttons and user-friendly menus
HouseLinc/PLM (PowerLinc Modem) scenes: Events now support simultaneous response for all scene members. These scenes are especially handy for events containing a large number of INSTEON devices that you may wish to include in a number of events.
