Z-Wave Alliance welcomes new member tapHOME
Milpitas CA, April 9, 2013 – „Home control the easy way“ is the principle espoused by new Z-Wave Alliance member tapHOME. Based on the Z-wave wireless standard, the German manufacturer has developed a home control system which requires only a smartphone or tablet in order to set up and operate it. The system is managed via the tapHOME app, which is available free of charge, and tapHOME has also put together a special starter pack, with which residents can easily configure the basis for their home automation network. The starter pack contains the EASYGate base controller, an EASYPlug connector plug and an EASYPlugDim dimmer.
In order to make home control as straightforward as possible, in line with the company“s core philosophy, the tapHOME developers have created an intuitive user interface with an unobtrusive design. The use of modern and extendable technology is ensured by basing the system on the open, reliable and scaleable Z-Wave wireless standard. This allows any Z-Wave compatible device to be incorporated into the network as required.
Define individual rooms in the app
It takes only a few minutes to install the tapHOME starter pack, and the user can connect the EASYGate to his/her router, switch or access point. The user can then download and start the free-of-charge tapHOME app. The EASYGate is automatically recognised and the user simply connects the EASYPlug or EASYPlugDim to any desired socket and integrates it into the network using the learning mode. The final steps are to give the device a name and to assign the components to categories.
Using the tapHOME tablet app, the user can digitally draw and define the outlines of individual rooms, including existing doors and windows. All the connected components are then placed in this template as icons so that the devices can be controlled easily and intuitively; just tapping on the desired icon on the smartphone screen turns the corresponding device, connected to the EASYPlug, on or off. In the case of dimmable devices, a double tap activates a special function, which allows the user to set the desired level of lighting by swiping.
Call up pre-defined scenarios
To ensure maximum comfort and energy efficiency, so-called scenarios enable users to combine the various actions carried out by the tapHOME components. For example, pre-defined settings can be called up when eating dinner, using the home cinema or when leaving the house or flat. The timer function allows fixed times to be defined for automatically turning devices on and off, for controlling outside lights, for example, or for simulating one’s presence at home when on holiday. tapHOME also makes it possible to turn off all standby devices at the same time, if they are not currently required.
The starter pack is available for 199.90 euros. Individual EASYPlugs can be purchased for 39.90 euros and EASYPlugDim dimmers for 49.90 euros. The tapHOME app is already available in the Apple iTunes Store and will also be available for Android mobile devices during the second quarter of 2013. And at the end of the second quarter of 2013, tapHOME will be enhancing the system in order to allow remote management functions via the internet, thereby also allowing iOS and Android users to control devices at home even when they are out. The installation and operation of the system is explained in a YouTube video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wi08pxFheFs .
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tapHOME PR Contact:
EUROiSTYLE GmbH
Jan Sanders
Am Mühlbach 38
65343 Eltville
pr@euroistyle.com
Über die Z-Wave Alliance:
Die im Jahr 2005 gegründete Z-Wave Alliance ist ein offenes Konsortium weltweit führender Hersteller, die kostengünstige, verlässliche, einfache zu bedienende Wireless-Home-Control-Produkte und -Services anbieten. Mit mehr als 700 interoperablen, zertifizierten Produkten und mehr als 160 Mitgliedern repräsentiert die Alliance das größte existierende Ökosystem drahtloser Produkte sowie die internationalen, für ihre Marken anerkannten Unternehmen, die die Komponenten und Services an den Markt bringen. Die Alliance unterstützt ihre Mitglieder mittels Marketing, Networking, technischer Foren, Best Practises, Test- und Zertifizierungs-Tools sowie eines kompletten Interoperabilitäts-Labors. Für weitere Informationen oder für den Beitritt in die Alliance bitte E-Mail an info@z-wavealliance.org senden oder www.z-wavealliance.org besuchen.
Über die Z-Wave-Technologie:
Z-Wave® ist ein internationaler Funkstandard für eine intelligente, interoperable Low-Power-Mesh-Networking-Technologie. Der starke Smart Chip und das kompakte Protokoll ermöglichen eine Zwei-Wege-Kommunikation per Funk zwischen Z-Wave-fähigen Devices, mit deren Hilfe Produkte und Services verschiedener Hersteller nahtlos zusammenarbeiten. Z-Wave ist die Technik der Wahl für Marktführer aus folgenden Branchen: Home Automation, Remote Home Monitoring, häusliche Gesundheitsvorsorge und -pflege, Home Entertainment, Smart Home Control, Energiemanagement und Connected Home Services. Z-Wave-fähige Produkte repräsentieren das weltweit größte Ökosystem interoperabler, intelligenter Produkte. – www.z-wave.com.
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