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XTension has best of breed web based remote control systems with separate setups for desktop browsers and mobile devices. While basic functionality for unit control is built in, the pages are fully customizable by you with many control types to choose from so that you can build the best interface for your systems just the way you want it. Build the interface by dragging and dropping controls in the Views inside the app and then deploy these interfaces to both the desktop web app or the mobile platform. To use these web interfaces from outside of your local network you will want a dynamic DNS account and some knowledge of configuring your router/airport with NAT to pass those connections back to your XTension server. XTension supports industry standard SSL web connections over these interfaces for safety and security. | XTension has best of breed web based remote control systems with separate setups for desktop browsers and mobile devices. While basic functionality for unit control is built in, the pages are fully customizable by you with many control types to choose from so that you can build the best interface for your systems just the way you want it. Build the interface by dragging and dropping controls in the Views inside the app and then deploy these interfaces to both the desktop web app or the mobile platform. To use these web interfaces from outside of your local network you will want a dynamic DNS account and some knowledge of configuring your router/airport with NAT to pass those connections back to your XTension server. XTension supports industry standard SSL web connections over these interfaces for safety and security. | ||
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=====GET THE LATEST VERSION!==== | =====GET THE LATEST VERSION!==== | ||
===Requirements=== | ===Requirements=== | ||
- | * Mac OSX 10.10 or later. | + | * Mac OSX 10.10 or later. Both M1 and Intel Macs now natively supported. |
- | * Catalina and Big Sur both now fully supported requiring version 9.4.34 or newer. Use the Notarized disk image on the [[current|Current Release Page]]. See the [[tech_notes:catalina|Catalina Support]] page for more info. | + | * For 10.14 Mojave Support please be running at least version 9.3.12 and see the [[tech_notes:mojave|Mojave Support Notes]] page. |
- | * For 10.14 Mojave Support please be running at least version 9.3.12 and see the [[tech_notes:mojave|Mojave Support Notes]] page. | + | * For 10.13, High Sierra please use version 9.3.7 or later |
- | * For 10.13, High Sierra, version 9.3.7 or later is absolutely required. | + | * For Mac OS versions 10.9 and earlier please run version 9.3.10 or earlier. |
- | * For Mac OS versions 10.9 and earlier please run version 9.3.10 or earlier. | + | |
- | * A Mac running in a closet somewhere as a server, preferably on a UPS. | + | |
- | * Any or all of the [[supported_hardware:|]] to actually connect to and control something. | + | |
===Download=== | ===Download=== | ||
* [[current]] | * [[current]] | ||
* For database functions, motion reports and graphing [[xtdb|]] | * For database functions, motion reports and graphing [[xtdb|]] | ||
- | * [[video_pitcher|]] provides support for live views and recording. | ||
- | * For those wishing to get started on an older machine we still provide the [[download|PPC Build]] that requires an Intel or PPC machine running 10.6. (this version does not fully support all features and is not actively updated) For more info see the [[tech_notes:osversions|OSX Compatibility Table]] | ||
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- | ===Upgrading=== | ||
- | * If you’re upgrading from an XTension build prior to build 854 you will need to [[download|download and run]] version 854 at least once against your database to upgrade the applescript file format. | ||
- | * For any version after 854 you can just download the latest version and run it. A Database backup is done automatically before any changes are made. | ||
===Purchasing=== | ===Purchasing=== | ||
* XTension is fully functional in demo mode. You’re limited to 10 units in the database but can otherwise test any connection or device and get to know the app. There is no time limit and no other functionality is hobbled. | * XTension is fully functional in demo mode. You’re limited to 10 units in the database but can otherwise test any connection or device and get to know the app. There is no time limit and no other functionality is hobbled. | ||
- | * When you’re ready to purchase please visit the [[buy_xtension|Ordering Page]] | + | * When you’re ready to purchase XTension or XTdb please visit the [[purchasing|Purchasing Page]] |
- | * XTdb is a separate purchase. It is also fully functional in demo mode but applies a purchase reminder over the graphs that are produced. You can [[http://sentman.com/XTdb.html| purchase XTdb here]]. (note that web page is not updated to reflect the current version that is on the wiki here, but the purchase link is still valid) | + | |
===Support=== | ===Support=== | ||
* Definitely join our [[http://mail.machomeautomation.com/mailman/listinfo/xtensionlist|Mailing List]]! We have a very active user community and you’ll get lots of suggestions and info from us and the users there. Our users are the best resource! The list is a friendly and open resource happy to provide support to both the new user with simple startup questions or the advanced user with complex automation systems to integrate. | * Definitely join our [[http://mail.machomeautomation.com/mailman/listinfo/xtensionlist|Mailing List]]! We have a very active user community and you’ll get lots of suggestions and info from us and the users there. Our users are the best resource! The list is a friendly and open resource happy to provide support to both the new user with simple startup questions or the advanced user with complex automation systems to integrate. | ||
- | * You can also contact the authors directly via email at james ampersand for no spam at sentman.com and michael ampersand for no spam at shed.bz | + | * You can also contact the authors directly via email at james ampersand for no spam at sentman.com |
=====Whats New?===== | =====Whats New?===== | ||
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+ | * [[supported_hardware:mqtt|MQTT Client Plugin]] | ||
+ | * [[supported_hardware:mqtt:espresence|ESPresense Support]] | ||
+ | * HDMI Matrix Switchers from No Hassle AV, [[supported_hardware:nohassle4|4x4 device plugin]] and [[supported_hardware:nohassle8|8x8 device plugin]] | ||
+ | * [[supported_hardware:controlbywebout|Outgoing connection plugin for Control By Web devices]] that does not tie up the inter device communications channel. | ||
+ | * [[video|New Video Integration]] now adds timestamps and event messages to the recorded video closed captioning. | ||
+ | * [[video|New Video Integration System]] in 9.5! | ||
+ | * [[supported_hardware:sonos|New Sonos plugin]] in Alpha for controlling Sonos devices. | ||
+ | * [[supported_hardware:weatherflow|]] plugin promoted from beta to 1.0 release. | ||
+ | * [[supported_hardware:genmon|Genmon Generac Monitoring Plugin]] for connecting to the excellent open source Generac Generator monitor. | ||
+ | * [[supported_hardware:rtlamr|rtlamr]] for receiving many smart meter updates via an SDR. | ||
+ | * [[supported_hardware:rtl_433|rtl_433 plugin]] for receiving just about any wireless 433 mhz sensor and many others. | ||
+ | * [[supported_hardware:wiz|Wiz Connected]] Wifi Bulbs and Devices from Phillips. | ||
+ | * [[supported_hardware:caldav|CalDAV]] Calendar Plugin for CalDAV and Apple Calendar servers. | ||
* [[wiznet|Wiznet Configurator]] Support for Catalina, Big Sur and Apple Silicon. | * [[wiznet|Wiznet Configurator]] Support for Catalina, Big Sur and Apple Silicon. | ||
- | * [[tech_notes:catalina|Catalina]] and Big Sur support. | + | |
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* [[kits:onewire|One Wire Temperature Sensor Kit]] | * [[kits:onewire|One Wire Temperature Sensor Kit]] | ||
* [[supported_hardware:alexasudo|The Return of Alexa]]! | * [[supported_hardware:alexasudo|The Return of Alexa]]! | ||
* Plugin for [[supported_hardware:serverevents|HTML Server Events]] | * Plugin for [[supported_hardware:serverevents|HTML Server Events]] | ||
- | * Plugin for [[supported_hardware:rainbowhat|Pimoroni Rainbow Hat on Raspberry Pi]] | ||
- | * New Wiki Article: [[tutorials:slow_fade|The Slow Fade command.]] | ||
* Home Kit and Siri support via the [[supported_hardware:homekit|Homekit Plugin]] | * Home Kit and Siri support via the [[supported_hardware:homekit|Homekit Plugin]] | ||
* New [[supported_hardware:tplink|TP-Link and Kasa]] device support plugin. | * New [[supported_hardware:tplink|TP-Link and Kasa]] device support plugin. | ||
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* Lutron Caseta and RadioRA2 support via the [[supported_hardware:radiora2|Lutron Plugin]] | * Lutron Caseta and RadioRA2 support via the [[supported_hardware:radiora2|Lutron Plugin]] | ||
* Raspberry Pi GPIO remote control via the [[supported_hardware:pigpio|Pi GPIO Plugin]] | * Raspberry Pi GPIO remote control via the [[supported_hardware:pigpio|Pi GPIO Plugin]] | ||
* New [[supported_hardware:maxsonar|MaxSonar Plugin]] with glitch filter and Schmitt Trigger processing | * New [[supported_hardware:maxsonar|MaxSonar Plugin]] with glitch filter and Schmitt Trigger processing | ||
- | * ZWave Central Scene support via the new [[supported_hardware:veraui7|Vera UI7 interface protocol]]. | ||
* [[tutorials:eventgroups|New mini-tutorial]] for creating house “modes” and working with event groups. | * [[tutorials:eventgroups|New mini-tutorial]] for creating house “modes” and working with event groups. | ||
* [[tutorials:htmlaccess|HTML Access Tutorial]] for controlling any unit via HTML requests. | * [[tutorials:htmlaccess|HTML Access Tutorial]] for controlling any unit via HTML requests. | ||
* Updated “[[webremote:livemotion|recent event]]” display example. | * Updated “[[webremote:livemotion|recent event]]” display example. | ||
- | * New specific support for geofences via [[tutorials:locative|]] | ||
* [[tutorials:lightning|Lightning Sensor Tutorial with Arduio and xBee]] | * [[tutorials:lightning|Lightning Sensor Tutorial with Arduio and xBee]] | ||
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