| Comparing Popular Home
Automation Software |
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Powerlinc USB and SmartHome Manager Essential Software |
HomeVision | |
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$49.99 |
$49.99 | $69.99 | $599.99 |
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Hardware Comparison |
ActiveHome Pro |
ActiveHome (Original) |
SmartHome Manager |
HomeVision |
| USB Interface |
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| Store Commands in Interface? |
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| Maximum Hardware Timers | Over 1400 | around 100 | around 1000 | over 1000 |
| Maximum X10 Addresses | 256 | 256 | 256 | 256 |
| Control all X10 Addresses |
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| Receive X10 RF Commands |
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| Sends X10 RF Comands |
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| Transceiver for X10 RF |
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| RF Repeater (Plug-in addressable) |
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| Conditional Engine |
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| Internal Clock |
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| Battery Back-Up |
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Software Comparison |
ActiveHome Pro |
ActiveHome (Original) |
SmartHome Manager |
HomeVision |
| Drag & Drop |
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| Lifestyle Learning Mode |
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| Room Organizer |
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| Plug-in support for future features |
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| Import ActiveHome Files |
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| Conditional Macros |
Optional Smart Macros $49.99 |
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Included in Plus Version ($50 More) |
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| Summary Views |
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| Printable Reports |
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| Dusk/Dawn Feature |
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| Timer "Security" Mode |
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| Custom Module Naming |
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| Activity/Communications Log |
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| Timers |
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| Macros |
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| *Prices are posted in $US dollars ONLY! Offer for FREE FEDEX Ground shipping for orders $49.99 or more are valid ONLY in the United States of America. Note: Some orders may be shipped via USPS Priority Mail. Orders to Canada have a $10 Shipping & Handling Charge and will have a 5% goods & services tax (GST #10575 8056 RT0001) added to the order. Prices may change without notice. X10 accepts only credit card payment (VISA, MasterCard, Discover and American Express), for both online and telephone orders. If you would like Express Shipping please call 1-800-675-3044. X10 reserves the right to discontinue or change the posted promotional offers at any time. Technical support is available only to customers in the US and Canada. |
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