iPhone App Store to host loads of home automation programs

by Darren Murph, posted Jul 10th 2008 at 11:12AM

Handhelds (and handsets, in particular) have long since been used as tools for home automation, but the forthcoming App Store is likely to bring a niche concept to the masses... or some of them, at least. Beginning on July 11th (that's the iPhone 3G launch day, you know), a Crestron interface titled iLoveControl will be available for download; during the first 30 days of launch, said app will "offer a one-room Crestron solution free of charge, configured for the control of lights, drapes, HVAC, audio and video." If you're looking to control more than that, it'll cost you $250 per configuration. This is just one example of what's likely to fill the App Store, and quite frankly, we're pretty excited about the possibilities.

Filed under: DIY, Other hardware, Apple

Tags: app store, apple, AppStore, Crestron, ha, home automation, HomeAutomation, iLoveControl, iPhone, software

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Dennis @ Jul 10th 2008 12:44PM

Does this mean the iPhone can be configured with a VPN and high level WiFi security? If not I am not opening my Crestron control system to the public.

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Richard Garfinkel @ Jul 10th 2008 1:12PM

The iPhone already supports WPA2; I'm not sure what you need VPN for. Just block non-local access to your control system.

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Jack Chance @ Jul 10th 2008 5:55PM

you can have WPA2 + mac address filtering if you are really paranoid.

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David S @ Jul 10th 2008 2:17PM

Remote Control MCE Please

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TVGenius @ Jul 10th 2008 8:39PM

Darn. I really thought I wouldn't see anything iPhone-related on EngadgetHD...

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Karen Adrealli @ Aug 14th 2008 5:29PM

The new iPhone has lot's of featured to offer. I watched a video in clashOrama about this one, with Gates retiring and Jobs unveiling the new iPhone, someone had to do one last 'How do you Compare': Steve Jobs v. Bill Gates. With both of these guys who have dominated the technology world for the last 25 years. Well, check their most recent big ticket tech toys on side-by-side videos http://clashorama.com/index.php?id=178

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