SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 20,
2004--In an unprecedented move, X10 Wireless Technology, Inc.
announced today the release of an early Halloween gift for software
geeks -- the first-of-its-kind Software Development Kit for their
ActiveHome Pro System. The PC Home Control Platform features a newly
redesigned USB computer interface with built-in RF to control X10's
popular lines of light and appliance modules/switches, wireless
entertainment products and wireless surveillance cameras. This latest
X10 innovation is destined to rival trick-or-treating for developers
ranging from home hobbyists to advanced application developers.
Let Your Imagination Run Wild
There are absolutely no limits
to the applications that can be created using this kit. The only
barrier is the developer's own imagination. Anyone can write programs
for all sorts of applications, not just to control lights and
appliances.
"In 20 minutes, I was able to
interface a remote control to my media player embedded in a web page,"
said one test developer. "There I was skipping through songs, laughing
to myself at how fun and easy it was to create this program. I can't
wait to start my next X10 project. The thing that most impressed me
was the fact that I did not have to write any device drivers as the
interface to the remote control was done by the ActiveHome Pro
software."
Mission
X10's long term goal is to
recognize and partner with third party application developers that
propel the platform forward and provide sales and marketing support
via their direct manufacturer e-commerce site (www.x10.com).
The site receives hundreds of thousands of visitors daily and has been
ranked among the top 5 websites based on traffic.
"X10 is the de facto standard in
low cost home automation, and third party application support is
critical to the continued dominance of X10's technology," said Rob
Enderle leading personal technology analyst for the Enderle Group. "By
embracing third party application developers, X10 has created a future
filled with new potential that is only limited by the developer's
imagination. Coupled with ActiveHome Pro, a vast improvement over the
previous generation home control offerings, X10 is still the leading
contender in the race to transform the PC into the home automation
platform of the future."
Go For It
Imagine being able to write
programs such as these with little effort:
- Browse through your own web
site using a remote control to view digital photos. Add a video
sender, and you've redesigned X10's popular ShowTime Kit for viewing
PC-based video on another television.
- Write a program that will
automatically send you an email when the kids arrive home from
school.
- Create an application to
remotely control your lights and appliances for romantic evenings,
home movie night, outdoor parties and barbeques.
Coming Soon
The envied software geeks who
join our tribe will soon benefit from their own X10 developers network
where the English language is rarely spoken except in emergencies. For
the ultimate in QA, the chief X10 geek-engineers will even certify
your creations for possible sale on the website and a special
marketing spot on the menu bar.
Availability
More information regarding the
X10 Software Development Kit is available at
www.x10.com/activehomeprosdk.com
About X10 WTI
X10 Wireless Technology, Inc.
designs, engineers, markets and sells easy-to-use, affordable products
to make everyday life safer, more convenient and more fun. The X10
PowerLine Carrier protocol was created in the late '70s and continues
to be the de facto industry standard for home remote control of lights
and appliances. Our proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless protocol enables
affordable transmission of audio and video from a PC to another TV or
stereo in the home.
We feature factory direct
savings on a variety of wireless color video cameras, wireless
audio/video systems, wireless remote control kits and third party
electronics such as MP3 players, DVD players, Boom boxes, memory
sticks and digital cameras/camcorders. All orders over $49.99 include
free Fed-Ex shipping. All orders come with a 30 day money back
guarantee. For more information, visit us online at www.x10.com