home automation

As I’m sure you recall from my earlier Indigo Home Automation Software review, Perceptive Automation makes great home automation software for the Mac. Using Insteon automation technology, Indigo lets you become master of your domestic universe. . . . at least when it comes to controlling lights, irrigation, hvac, etc. Unfortunately this mastery does not apply to controlling others that share said universe. Oh well, it’s still really cool! The true geniuses at Perceptive Automation just recently released Indigo 4 for the Mac (along with a lower cost, entry level Indigo Lite). “So what” you might say, “another software upgrade. . . zzzzzzz” Hold on there skippy! They also released Indigo Touch, which integrates the great features of Indigo with your iPhone! That’s right, you can lounge lazily on your couch, eating bon bons or Cheetos, and control every light, appliance, hvac device, sprinkler, etc. that you have set up in Indigo. You’ll be the envy of couch potatoes and uber-geeks everywhere! Indigo Touch lets you be [click to continue…]