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What is Engen?

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JimH:
Engen is a server.  It runs on Windows, Linux, or OSX.

Engen supports the Z-Wave protocol, which is widely used in home automation, also known as the Internet of Things (IoT).  It is a python program.

It talks directly to a Z-Wave controller, like the USB Z-Stick.  It can turn on and off switches.

It is Z-Wave only at this time.  We probably will offer it with a Raspberry Pi and an Intel NUC.  We will probably offer it with our Id products:  http://jriver.com/Id/

Engen has a REST interface, so anyone can send it commands to be executed.  Engen is a kernel that user level programs can interact with. 

Engen also can be controlled with a web browser.  You can send it a link to turn a switch on or off or to set the level or color.

OneRemote is an Android app that acts as a remote control for devices.  At this time, it can send commands to Engen to turn lights on and off.  OneRemote can have a custom structure, buttons, and backgrounds.   

[Edit by JimH -- you can also use Panel to control lighting.  It runs on any HTML5 enabled browser.

JimH:
More here:
https://www.engen.com

marko:
Not to be confused with http://www.engen.co.za nor http://www.engenoil.com (Engen Petroleum Ltd)

At first it reminded me of Jurassic Park, but that was InGen :)

All makes me feel very old indeed.

JimH:
We registered ours in 1994.  Engen Oil registered theirs in 1997.  I don't feel sorry for them.

marko:
:D

My mum has a camera in her house that she uses to keep an eye on her pets, from her phone, when she's out. You know what I mean? She launches something on her phone, it connects to the camera and she can check on the pets. Is that an "IoT" thing?

Could it end up covering just about anything manufacturers can dream up?
I'm thinking, press a button on the phone to open the front door, so that when you rock up on the doorstep laden with stuff, you just walk right on in, or, perhaps you're already in, but worried you might miss a goal when you go to the door to let your mates in, that you just press a button, and bingo, in they come, with beer, of course :)

I think it might be all getting a bit too much for me. I imagine my kids trying to manage me remotely when I'm old(er) and decrepit(er)...

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