FAQ #5 - LiivController : IR Controls, Contact, Voltage, Video sensors

[VidaBox]

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Dear Integrators,

We've learned in the past weeks that the LiivController provides Multi-room Audio and tight Media Center integration - let's take a look at how we can get two new features from the same LiivController:

• IR Control of ANY device
  
  
• Automate setups w. Contact, Voltage, & Video Sensors!

LiivControllers acts as a total replacement for your universal remote controller, giving you:

• Up to (7) IR Ports for Infrared Blasting
  No need to fuss around with multiple remotes ever again - LiivController provides an interface on any iPad/iPhone/iPad to replace any IR remote!
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• Finish faster w. massive IR database
  LiivController includes an integrated IR database that's updated frequently, minimizing time spent looking up codes for your devices!
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• Add new IR codes w. built-in learner
  Have a new / oddball IR device and need to add controls? Easily learn new codes with the front-mounted IR learner!

• Up to (7) sensor ports for automation
  Easily add Global Cache sensors for automation - detect changes in voltage (SP1) for device on-off status, composite video ports' status (SV1), or add in contact closure (SC1) sensing to kick off events based on movement!
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• Replace your remotes for Cable/Satellite/FTA TV - or any IR controlled device
  Use LiivController to replace any IR remote, consolidating control onto a single iPad, iPod, or iPhone! See the iPad interface here!

• ...has even more features for multiroom audio!
  Beyond set-top boxes & disc players - you can bring whole house audio to any project with the LiivController along with Control of ANY device - from ANY iPad, iPhone, or iPod!
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• Starts at an incredible value with the Amazing LiivController!
  Just think: Add up the cost of a control box, sensor inputs, 2-way software modules, multi-source music server, multiple radio tuners, a matrix switcher, AND a control system for automation - how much will it cost?
  

Learn more technical details in the FAQ below!

[VidaBox]

Q: How do the built-in IR ports work?
A: There are (7) onboard 3.5mm ports on the rear of the LiivController. These ports can be configured for IR blasting (output) or to work with sensors (input).


Q: Does the system supports Macros?
A: Absolutely - you can easily tie buttons on any iOS interface and have them launch multiple IR, RS-232, or IP commands from a single click (more info to come!)


Q: How do I set which ports are IR blasters and which are sensor ports?
A: This is all configurable within the LiivController's configuration software (more on this topic to come!)


Q: What if I need more than (7) IR ports?
A: You can add an additional ZoneXpander unit, or add a new Global Cache device - we're natively compatible with all Global Cache GC-100-XX series devices.


Q: Which sensors can I use with LiivController?
A: At launch time, we'll be compatible with the following Global Cache sensors:

• GC-SP1 Voltage Sensor
• GC-SC1 Contact Closure Sensor
• GC-SV1 Video Sensor

In the near future (Q4), we'll be compatible with the following Xantech sensors - these parts will require an additional (very small) hardware box for compatibility:

• CSM1 Current Sensor Module
• SMAUD01 Audio Sensor Module
• SMCC01 Contact Closure Sensor Module
• SMLIT01 Led and Light Sensor Module
• SMMAG01 Magnetic Sensor Module
• SMVID01 Video Sensor Module
• SMVLT01 AC / DC Sensor Module

Q: How does the IR Learner work?
A: Every LiivController includes a built-in IR learner in the front of the unit, which can be used in conjunction with our configuration software to learn new IR codes from most new devices. Alternatively, you can also copy-n-paste HEX codes as well into the system.


Q: Do you sell or license the vAutomation software separately, without the LiivController?
A: No. You must buy the whole box.


Q: When will the LiivController be coming out?
A: Its scheduled release is at / after the CEDIA EXPO show, which is in September!