HOUSE/290 ver. 2.0 - Shareware. HOUSE/2 - Home Automation & Security for OS/2 using the CP290 interface by X-10.
HOUSE/290 is an OS/2 version 3.0 and later program to control the home automation interface model CP290 made by X-10. HOUSE/290 brings a modern graphical user interface to the CP290 and provides a separate REXX-enabled and network aware communications engine for this popular X-10 controller. Unlike other programs for the CP290, HOUSE/290 will work on Pentium class computers.
The Comm Engine is part of HOUSE/290 and is shareware. Registration is available through BMT Micro at www.bmtmicro.com or through the author directly. Registration now includes the game Leave-One, a puzzle similar to Pegged. See the section How To Register for details.
The HOUSE/290 Communications Engine has the following features:
Note: In order to fully take advantage of the program's features, you must buy the CP290 interface and at least one module. This can be done for around $80 total to get you started and it can easily be expanded from that point on. See Internet Links for Home Automation for information on home control devices.
X-10 devices are available for most international power configurations. Please see Internet Links for Home Automation for information on X-10 representatives around the world.