{"id":15170,"date":"2013-04-16T13:11:11","date_gmt":"2013-04-16T12:11:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automatedhome.com\/?p=15170"},"modified":"2017-03-04T16:45:56","modified_gmt":"2017-03-04T16:45:56","slug":"latest-open-home-automation-bus-openhab-update-brings-raft-of-new-features","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automatedhome.com\/software\/latest-open-home-automation-bus-openhab-update-brings-raft-of-new-features.html","title":{"rendered":"Latest Open Home Automation Bus (openHAB) Update Brings Raft of New Features"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Kai Kreuzer updates us on the progress of the\u00a0open Home Automation Bus (openHAB) software project&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"sj-gblock\">\n<script language=\"javascript\">\n<!--\ngoogle_ad_client = \"ca-pub-5598479065369258\";\ngoogle_ad_width = 300; \ngoogle_ad_height = 250; \ngoogle_ad_format = \"300x250_as\"; \ngoogle_ad_channel = \"7058025304\"; \ngoogle_ad_type = \"text_image\"; \ngoogle_color_border = \"FFFFFF\"; \ngoogle_color_bg = \"FFFFFF\"; \ngoogle_color_link = \"52a79f\"; \ngoogle_color_url = \"CFFFDF\"; \ngoogle_color_text = \"000000\"; \n\/\/--> \n<\/script>\n<script language=\"javascript\"  src=\"http:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/show_ads.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div>Only 8 months after our 1.0 release we have reached release 1.2 &#8211; what sounds like an unimportant change in the version, means in reality that\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.openhab.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">openHAB<\/a>\u00a0has now spread out to many areas of home automation. This is noticeable by looking at the number of bindings: We have reached 30 bindings now (openHAB 1.0 had 14 bindings) &#8211; this means a new binding every two weeks!<\/p>\n<p>When somebody asked me last year, what kind of hardware he could use to start with, the answer was difficult. KNX was our focus, but this is not a suitable system for the average user &#8211; especially not, if you are not building a new house, but want to retrofit one. By now the question is much easier to answer &#8211; let me give you an overview of the new possibilities that the openHAB 1.2 brings:<\/p>\n<h3><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-15171\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/automatedhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/hm.jpg?resize=140%2C187&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"HomeMatic\" width=\"140\" height=\"187\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/automatedhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/hm.jpg?w=300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/automatedhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/hm.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 140px) 100vw, 140px\" \/>Homematic Binding<\/h3>\n<div>At least for users in Germany, one of the most interesting bindings is the one for\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.homematic.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Homematic<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; this is a radio-based (868 MHz) solution with a long list of available sensors and actuators that covers a wide range of home automation needs. openHAB can now integrate with the Homematic CCU, the central gateway of a Homematic installation. You can therefore now make use of all the nice UIs of openHAB and its powerful automation possibilities. But most importantly, you can now very easily integrate your Homematic devices with all others that are supported by openHAB &#8211; e.g. you could extend your KNX installation by Homematic devices, where ever you cannot reach out with a KNX bus cable.<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\"  id=\"_ytid_12840\"  width=\"480\" height=\"270\"  data-origwidth=\"480\" data-origheight=\"270\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0vS9ft0BCAM#!?enablejsapi=1&#038;autoplay=0&#038;cc_load_policy=0&#038;cc_lang_pref=&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;loop=0&#038;modestbranding=0&#038;rel=1&#038;fs=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;autohide=2&#038;theme=dark&#038;color=red&#038;controls=1&#038;\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  epyt-is-override  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"fullscreen; accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-15175\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/automatedhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/openHab-hue.jpg?resize=250%2C187&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Philips Hue\" width=\"250\" height=\"187\" \/>Philips Hue Binding<\/h3>\n<p>If you are looking for a simple solution for light control, the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.meethue.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Philips Hue<\/a>\u00a0system is a perfect fit. You can simply replace your existing bulbs and you can instantly switch them, dim them, change their color temperature or change their color altogether. The Hue System can be extended by the\u00a0Living Whites plug, i.e. you can also include your existing lights or switch other sockets.<\/p>\n<p>Note that a Philips Hue system is not really handy if used standalone. You can only use the features through a smartphone app. And yes, it is very tedious to always grab your phone when you need to switch the light. Luckily Philips encourages developers to integrate it. In combination with openHAB, you can therefore use wall switches (Homematic, KNX, etc.) or NFC tags to enjoy all the power of the Hue bulbs.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\"  id=\"_ytid_96020\"  width=\"480\" height=\"270\"  data-origwidth=\"480\" data-origheight=\"270\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Q4_LkXIRBWc?enablejsapi=1&#038;autoplay=0&#038;cc_load_policy=0&#038;cc_lang_pref=&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;loop=0&#038;modestbranding=0&#038;rel=1&#038;fs=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;autohide=2&#038;theme=dark&#038;color=red&#038;controls=1&#038;\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  epyt-is-override  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"fullscreen; accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-15178\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/automatedhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/openHab-xlr.jpg?resize=250%2C146&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"XLR\" width=\"250\" height=\"146\" \/>DMX Binding<\/h3>\n<p>If you prefer a more professional touch, you could go for the DMX binding.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/DMX512\" target=\"_blank\">DMX<\/a>\u00a0is often used for stage lighting and effects. The DMX binding makes use of the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/opendmx.net\/index.php\/OLA\" target=\"_blank\">Open Lighting Architecture (OLA)<\/a>. You can program it to do fades and loops and many cool things. This is probably the binding of choice for illuminating your house for next Christmas \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\"  id=\"_ytid_55948\"  width=\"480\" height=\"270\"  data-origwidth=\"480\" data-origheight=\"270\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/o0J4qyyfhio?enablejsapi=1&#038;autoplay=0&#038;cc_load_policy=0&#038;cc_lang_pref=&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;loop=0&#038;modestbranding=0&#038;rel=1&#038;fs=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;autohide=2&#038;theme=dark&#038;color=red&#038;controls=1&#038;\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  epyt-is-override  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"fullscreen; accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-15189\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/automatedhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/openHab-koubachi.jpg?resize=200%2C172&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Koubachi\" width=\"200\" height=\"172\" \/>Koubachi Binding<\/h3>\n<p>Want to integrate your plants in your home automation? Have a look at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.koubachi.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Koubachi<\/a>! Koubachi offers sensors that you simply stick in your plant pot and which provides information about soil moisture, temperature and brightness. Koubachi then calculates watering instructions and makes sure that you will never forget to take care of your plants. The openHAB Koubachi now gives you access to all sensor values as well as to the calculated instructions. Koubachis&#8217; slogan &#8220;give your plants a voice&#8221; thus becomes reality with openHAB text-to-speech. But instead of picking up the watering-can yourself, you could instead also automate your irrigation system!<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Further new bindings include\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.rfxcom.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">RFXCOM<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.samsung.com\/uk\/consumer\/tv-audio-video\/television\/\" target=\"_blank\">Samsung TV<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.freedesktop.org\/wiki\/Software\/PulseAudio\" target=\"_blank\">PulseAudio<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15192 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/automatedhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/openHab-google-play.png?resize=250%2C196&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Google Play\" width=\"250\" height=\"196\" \/>HABDroid with NFC-Support<\/h3>\n<p>The Android native client is now\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=org.openhab.habdroid\" target=\"_blank\">available on Google Play Store<\/a>! Besides full support of all new runtime features such as the color picker widget, it now comes with a fantastic NFC-support: You can very easily program NFC tags to use them to open a specific page in HABDroid or to directly trigger an action. This makes it possible to have quick access to what you need in a certain context (e.g. room). It can also be used instead of a physical button whereever it is difficult to have one &#8211; e.g. at a socket in the garden, at the garage door, etc. I bet you can think of a million other use cases for it!<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\"  id=\"_ytid_76487\"  width=\"480\" height=\"270\"  data-origwidth=\"480\" data-origheight=\"270\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ycFIevtQhZY?enablejsapi=1&#038;autoplay=0&#038;cc_load_policy=0&#038;cc_lang_pref=&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;loop=0&#038;modestbranding=0&#038;rel=1&#038;fs=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;autohide=2&#038;theme=dark&#038;color=red&#038;controls=1&#038;\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  epyt-is-override  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"fullscreen; accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>There are many other new features and enhancements in this release &#8211; just check out our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/openhab\/openhab\/wiki\" target=\"_blank\">release notes<\/a>\u00a0to find out about all details. \u00a0If you are interested in openHAB, you shouldn&#8217;t miss our upcoming talks and live demos: On April 24 you will find us at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/jax.de\/\" target=\"_blank\">JAX 2013<\/a>\u00a0in Mainz and on May 16 at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/2013.geecon.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">GeeCON 2013<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.openhab.org\" target=\"_blank\">openhab.org<\/a> \u00a0 : \u00a0\u00a0Republished from <a href=\"http:\/\/kaikreuzer.blogspot.de\/2013\/04\/openhab-12-release-highlights.html\" target=\"_blank\">original<\/a> with Kind Permission of\u00a0Kai Kreuzer<\/p>\n<p><strong>Want More?<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/ottomate\">Follow us<\/a>\u00a0on Twitter,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AutomatedHomeUK\" target=\"_blank\">Like us<\/a>\u00a0on Facebook, or subscribe to our\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/feeds2.feedburner.com\/automatedhome\">RSS feed<\/a>. 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