Current Version: 3.9
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PC Access is the Easiest Way to Program your Home Control System
PC Access allows the user to set up, program, and monitor an HAI home control system.
It allows fast and convenient set up of all names, voice, automation programs, security codes, room assignments, and
all other configuration items.
Status page shows all system components, including door and window sensors, lights,
appliances, thermostats, expanders, audio, and more.
Programming is quick and logical. Set up actions to occur
when certain triggers occur. For example, porch light to turns on automatically when
the front door is opened and the time is after the sun has set.
Code once and use it in another project. Cut/copy/paste groups of programs between files, and a search feature to find a particular
group of programs in the program list.
PC Access stores the complete setup of the home control system on the computer's hard disk drive for backup purposes.
PC Access runs on Windows-based computers and can be connected to the HAI controller directly
via RS-232 serial port or remotely, using the home control system's Ethernet port or a computer modem.
Functions
The software allows the following functions to be performed:
- Create and maintain system account files
- Download an account file to a system
- Upload an account file from a system
- Print an account file
- View and modify configuration of a system, including room assignments for individiual devices
- Create, view, and modify lighting and automation programs
- View and modify lighting, zone, button, code, and message names and voice descriptions
- View status of lighting, zones, temperatures, and other system information
- Send lighting control, security or mode control, macros (aka buttons), temperature, and message commands to a system
- View event log
- Obtain live software updates from the Internet
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Product Requirements
- PC Access will run under the Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows ME,
Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista (requires PC Access Version 2.14 or higher) and Windows 7 operating systems.
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Your copy of PC Access must be registered with HAI in order to receive technical support from
HAI on this product.
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Comparison of PC Access to Other HAI Software
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HAI Home Control
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Snap-Link
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Snap-Link Mobile
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PC Access
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Web-Link II
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WL3
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User Interface |
Television with remote control |
PC application |
Windows® Mobile Application |
PC application |
Web browser |
Web browser |
Additional Interfaces Supported |
Additional televisions / monitors using Media Center Extenders |
Ultra Mobile PC |
Windows® Mobile based PDA's, Smartphone |
None |
iPhones™, BlackBerry™, PDA's, Smart Phones, Web Tablets, and Touchscreens |
iPhones™, BlackBerry™, PDA's, Smart Phones, Web Tablets, and Touchscreens |
Access HAI System via Internet |
Only via Remote Desktop |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Subscription Fee |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Requires Dedicated Computer On-Site |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Configure HAI System |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
Program HAI System |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
Create Rules/Alerts |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Notifications |
Pop-up notifications, audible, and visual |
E-mail, messaging, and pop-up notifications, visual |
No |
No |
E-mail, messaging, and visual |
E-mail, messaging, and visual |
Video Surveillance |
Yes |
Link to installed IP Web camera |
Link to installed IP Web camera |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Video Recording |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
RSS (Real Simple Syndication) ** |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Selectable Skins or Themes |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Web Updates |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Requires an Ethernet port on HAI Controller |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Connection Protocol *** |
UDP |
UDP |
TCP |
UDP and TCP |
UDP |
UDP |
Operating Systems |
Windows® XP Media Center Edition, Vista Home Premium, or Vista Ultimate |
Windows® Windows® ME and higher |
Windows® Windows®Mobile 5.0 and higher and .NET Compact Framework 2.0+ |
Windows® Windows®98SE and higher, Vista Ultimate, Vista Home Premium, Windows 7 |
Windows® Windows®XP Professional, Windows® 2000, Windows® Server 2003, Vista Home Premium, Vista Ultimate, Vista Business or Vista Enterprise |
Windows® Windows®Home Server |
Note that this comparison does not include HAI Automation Studio since it is only used
as an installation tool for the IP devices in an HAI home automation installation.
It also does not include Pronto Link for Philips, which is a an add-on for specific models of Philips Pronto
remotes.
* Does not require installation on PC. Application can run from thumb drive, flash drives, or
other removable media.
** Displays RSS feeds such as latest news, weather reports, personal blogs, and much more.
*** Software using a UDP Connection to the controller will work together as long as you do not exceed a limit of 3 simultaneous connections and software using a TCP Connection to the controller will work together as long as you do not exceed a limit of 20 simultaneous connections
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HAI Part Number
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Description
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1106W
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PC Access for End Users. This version is available for advanced homeowners
who wish to set up and program their home control system.
You may choose to use this program using the English, Catalan, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish (European and Latin American) languages.
It supports the HAI Lumina, Lumina Pro, OmniPro II, Omni IIe, Omni LT, Omni II, Omni, and OmniPro home control systems.
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1105W
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PC Access for Dealers was created to help dealers maintain a number
of customers. It provides access to certain items that are normally set up
by the installer and are not available in PC Access for End Users. It is a must-have for
professional installers, as it allows quick programming and file backup for customer support.
You may choose to use this program using the English, Catalan, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish (European and Latin American) languages.
It supports the HAI Lumina, Lumina Pro, OmniPro II, Omni IIe, Omni LT, Omni II, Omni, and OmniPro home control systems.
The User Manual for this Product is only available through an HAI
support website.
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1111
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PC Access for Lumina. This version is available for advanced homeowners
who wish to set up and program their home control system.
You may choose to use this program using the English, Catalan, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish (European and Latin American) languages.
It supports the HAI Lumina Pro and Lumina home control systems.
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