This doesn’t strike me as anything too newsworthy, all they did was use the remote as it was intended to be done, using serial codes instead of ir codes which is far within the everyday capabilities of this remote and any decent programmer in the world.  This could be done on an RTI remote or Universal Remote Control, both offer RS232 one-way control.

Ryan, you are absolutely right. URC and RTI (and Philips) remotes have been doing this for quite some time. This is the first time anyone has done something useful with the Nevo product, or any Z-wave remote (I think). Not that the Z-wave protocol really adds anything to this solution because it communicates only with the Nevo hub. If it would communicate directly with the z-Wave devices ... THAT would be something.

thanks for plugging URC and RTI. Great stuff from them!

Since the Q50 talks to its ZWave hub, then it should be able to talk to other ZWave devices directly as well. Talking to the hub also means the Q50 definitely has a two-way ZWave communication because some of those hub commands require feedback. I’m predicting a fantastic Q50 software update at some point in the future.

Without question what I did could have been done with an RTI or Universal Remote Control many years ago.

There are several reasons for doing this project, several are Unique.

- The Q50 provides a new lower price point for this capability
- By using Z-Wave, the range of the customer’s control can be easily extended by simply adding more Z-Wave devices.  In my home with a complete ViziaRF system, and I can use the remote from anywhere on my property.
- The 2.16 firmware in the HAI controller has a standardized protocol that allows the Nevo Q50 file to be distributed along with an HAI file and the dealer has very little programming to finish the project.
- While this always ‘could’ be done, who has done it?  Our dealer network has been looking for ways to integrate their whole house HAI control with the home theater.
- As Julie as Francis alluded, there is much work to be done.  Think of this as a proof of concept to show what can be done.  It appears to be working, I expect more good things to come….thanks for reading.

Good work… I look forward to the actual release. What is the main focus is the keyword: “Integration” as none of us do anything other than this key point… The easier it is, the better possibility of an actual distribution… Thanks Thomas

Looks good. I am not exactly sure what is “Different” with the software. I would have to guess that this is simply a predesigned template with created with Studio Pro. How can that be called “Software” Because all of the gfx are the same as stock images included in studio pro.

I think if I was creating something for an EHX demo I would have at least had some nice graphics created for the demo.

I don’t think they have done anything that couldn’t have been done by and CI. Once the device has been programmed once you can use that program as a template for future Q50’s.

The Q50 is an incredible device that is getting better everyday with the help of creative installers who are constantly creating new uses for this device.

As for the Zwave I would guess that a future update will allow direct connectivity with third party Zwave devices.

If you haven’t had a chance to see a Q50 I reccomend getting one to play with.

Yo will be happy you did.

Check this out, it’s two way for everything that HAI does:

http://www.cepro.com/article/hai_now_shipping_pronto_link_a_prontoscript_integration_module/K3

http://www.homeauto.com/Products/Software/PhilipsPronto.asp

I have integrated a few Q50’s now and I am very impressed, as are my clients. The granularity in which one can drill down gives this remote full flexibility and control from a programmer / GUI perspective.

I am about to integrate a Q50 or a new S70 into a custom Media Center MCE on a high-end A/V system in a Crestron environment. The client liked the look and ease of one handed use of the Q50 in conjunction with the media centers GUI.

I’ll keep you posted on the outcome.