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#52230 - 04/14/05 07:27 PM RS232 control for home automation integration?
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Since the 990 has a serial port, do we know if there is an accessible protocol for control to allow integration with home automation systems?

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#52231 - 04/14/05 10:43 PM Re: RS232 control for home automation integration?
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I don't think we know yet. When I was checking the Sherwood's manual for info on the USB port, I also looked at the entry about the RS-232 port - it hints at the capability (as if it could be done if a software update were released), but doesn't go into detail beyond that except to say that they only recommend that professional installers try to implement that sort of programming.
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#52232 - 04/15/05 10:29 AM Re: RS232 control for home automation integration?
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I have my a/d/s/ 4 zone whole house audio preamp integrated with my home automation system via RS232. I'm aiming for a high level of automation and integration in my new home theater, and having this feature would be great. I honestly don't know how many other people are going to care, though, so I probably shouldn't hold my breath.

Since I am a professional firmware developer, they could hire me to implement that feature in exchange for some equipment. smile

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#52233 - 05/08/05 09:45 PM Re: RS232 control for home automation integration?
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So, the manual mentions that the RS232 port can be used for automation systems. No other mentions in the manual about protocols, though.

Maybe they'll publish it as a separate document?

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#52234 - 05/08/05 09:55 PM Re: RS232 control for home automation integration?
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Or it could be part of the "not ready for prime time" additions still to come.

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#52235 - 05/08/05 10:05 PM Re: RS232 control for home automation integration?
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I thought I saw a post from Scott at some point saying that they were getting that information ready - most likely in a separate document.
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