HAI Expands Pronto Link Support, Intros PC Access 3.0

HAI is adding support for Pronto Link to the Philips TSU9800 Pronto remote.

Pronto Link, a ProntoScript integration module, allows a homeowner to use one remote to control home theaters, adjust lights, temperatures, security and multiroom audio systems.

Pronto Link is compatible with all Ethernet-enabled HAI Omni and Lumina controllers. Screens are programmed in Pronto Link so installers can merge HAI functionality into a standard Pronto project.

The TSU9800 features a 6.4-inch VGA color screen and a docking station that offers ambient lighting and the option to hide cables.

HAI, which is on hand here at CEDIA Expo 2008 (booth 868), has already released ProntoScript modules for the Philips TSU9600 and TSU9400.

The ProntoScript integration will be available in September as a free download from the Pronto Web site.

HAI Upgrades PC Access Programming Software

HAI also will be demonstrating its new version of the PC Access Programming software.

PC Access is the software used to program all HAI Omni and Lumina home control systems.

PC Access 3.0 includes these new features:

• Enhanced automation programming, including the ability to save programs to use in other systems
• Context sensitive help and documentation
• An account summary page
• Tree-based navigation
• Sortable lists
• Support for more descriptive names to ease programming
• Ability to name UPB links and other lighting scenes
• Integrated firmware updater for new flash-enabled controllers

HAI will offer four versions of PC Access 3.0:

• Dealer PC Access
• Spanish Dealer PC Access
• End User PC Access
• Lumina PC Access

Current registered users of PC Access can upgrade to PC Access 3.0 software for free. All registered users of 3.0 will also receive future updates for free.

PC Access 3.0 is expected to ship in September.