{"id":33012,"date":"2016-11-16T13:21:20","date_gmt":"2016-11-16T13:21:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automatedhome.com\/?p=33012"},"modified":"2017-02-28T21:55:58","modified_gmt":"2017-02-28T21:55:58","slug":"the-best-mac-home-automation-platform-gets-even-better-with-indigo-v7-release","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automatedhome.com\/apple\/the-best-mac-home-automation-platform-gets-even-better-with-indigo-v7-release.html","title":{"rendered":"The Best Mac Home Automation Platform Gets Even Better with Indigo v7 Release"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The guys at Indigo Domotics have been working hard for more than a year on their\u00a0latest release\u00a0and earlier this week\u00a0they launched v7.<\/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>Indigo 7 has dropped the &#8216;Lite&#8217; option as it\u00a0goes all &#8216;Pro&#8217;. The developers have clearly identified that the strength of the system is in its ability to integrate a variety of evolving smart home systems\u00a0for its tech savy\u00a0users.<\/p>\n<p>Amongst the huge list of updates and improvements is the addition of the Z-Wave Network-Wide Inclusion (NWI) feature. This means you no longer have to remove the Z-Stick (or other controller) from your\u00a0Mac to include or exclude devices. This functionality was required for Indigo to work with encrypted modules\u00a0&#8211; another new feature &#8211; as the encryption key exchange has to occur within a few seconds of the network include. Here is a screen capture of the new device inclusion process in Indigo&#8230;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33880 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/automatedhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/indigo7-nwi.png?resize=499%2C471&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Indigo 7 - Network Wide Inclusion\" width=\"499\" height=\"471\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/automatedhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/indigo7-nwi.png?w=499&amp;ssl=1 499w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/automatedhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/indigo7-nwi.png?resize=300%2C283&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 499px) 100vw, 499px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We asked Indigo about the other new features and improvements\u00a0and they told us&#8230;<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Communicating with Z-Wave modules is now more efficient, and we&#8217;ve made lots of improvements to the plugin architecture. Several of our plugin developers are reporting a reduction of 30% to 50% for some of their processor intensive plugins. These performance improvements help not only reduce processor utilization for the plugins, but also for the Indigo Server and the Indigo Client (GUI). On the usability side we greatly improved how we display Z-Wave device settings. Here are 2 example dialogs for an Aeotec Dimmer and a Duwi Remote Switch&#8230;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/automatedhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/indigo7-gui.png?ssl=1\" target=\"_blank\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33883\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/automatedhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/indigo7-gui.png?resize=500%2C241&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Indigo 7 - GUI\" width=\"500\" height=\"241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/automatedhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/indigo7-gui.png?w=1101&amp;ssl=1 1101w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/automatedhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/indigo7-gui.png?resize=300%2C145&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/automatedhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/indigo7-gui.png?resize=768%2C370&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/automatedhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/indigo7-gui.png?resize=1024%2C494&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>In addition Indigo now supports RGBW Z-Wave devices. Here is an example showing the colour\u00a0swatch (which brings up a system colour mixer when clicked) and a White Level slider for an RGB LED bulb&#8230;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/automatedhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/indigo7-rgb.png?ssl=1\" target=\"_blank\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33885\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/automatedhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/indigo7-rgb.png?resize=500%2C139&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Indigo 7- RGB LED Control\" width=\"500\" height=\"139\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/automatedhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/indigo7-rgb.png?w=565&amp;ssl=1 565w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/automatedhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/indigo7-rgb.png?resize=300%2C83&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>ID have also made good inroads into the <a href=\"https:\/\/automatedhome.com\/zwave\/say-hello-z-wave-goodbye.html\" target=\"_blank\">on-going issues<\/a> supporting all the latest Z-Wave hardware with over 60 new devices now supported &#8211; check out the list at the bottom of this page.<\/p>\n<p>With v7 ID have moved to an all new <em>Indigo Up-to-Date<\/em> subscription service with their macOS software&#8230;.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>The MSRP for Indigo 7 is $249.95 USD. Along with that, we&#8217;re introducing a new subscription model to deliver more frequent updates rather than the old monolithic upgrade delivery. This will allow us to roll out new features as soon as they&#8217;re ready rather than having to roll them up into a major release.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Unlike some other software, Indigo does\u00a0<em>not<\/em>\u00a0require an active license to keep working, only to receive updates.\u00a0The subscription also includes an &#8216;Indigo Reflector&#8217; for easily accessing your system\u00a0while away from your home without needing any network \/ firewall \/ static IP configuration\u00a0(Reflector on its own was\u00a0$29.95 \/ year previously). You can read <a href=\"http:\/\/www.indigodomo.com\/blog\/2016\/11\/09\/indigo-date\/\" target=\"_blank\">how the subscription service\u00a0works<\/a>\u00a0here.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_33878\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/automatedhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/indigo7-dev.png?ssl=1\" target=\"_blank\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33878\" class=\"wp-image-33878\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/automatedhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/indigo7-dev.png?resize=500%2C296&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"indigo 7 - Development\" width=\"500\" height=\"296\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/automatedhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/indigo7-dev.png?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/automatedhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/indigo7-dev.png?resize=300%2C178&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/automatedhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/indigo7-dev.png?resize=768%2C454&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/automatedhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/indigo7-dev.png?resize=1024%2C606&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-33878\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Developers debugging an Indigo python plugin with PyCharm<\/p><\/div>\n<p>If you are already a Indigo license holder then you can take advantage of this massive upgrade from $89.95. Upgrades are available\u00a0going back as far as\u00a0Indigo 4 Lite and you can checkout\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.indigodomo.com\/blog\/2016\/11\/09\/indigo-7-pricing-november-2016\/\" target=\"_blank\">all the details here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Indigo 7 requires Mac OS X 10.7.5 (Lion) or better and is available\u00a0to download now.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.indigodomo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">indigodomo.com<\/a> \u00a0: \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/automatedhome.com\/reviews\/indigo-home-automation-on-the-mac-part-1.html\" target=\"_blank\">Indigo &#8211; Home Automation on the Mac Part 1<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Main New Features<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Significant Z-Wave enhancements &amp;\u00a0improvements\n<ul>\n<li>Gen5 support<\/li>\n<li>Network-Wide Inclusion (NWI)<\/li>\n<li>Z-Wave lock support (full encryption supported for all security devices)<\/li>\n<li>Added support for over 60 Z-Wave devices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Insteon enhancements and improvements\n<ul>\n<li>New batch syncing for i2CS devices<\/li>\n<li>Added support for several new devices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>New device types (Virtual Sprinkler, Airfoil devices, Locks)<\/li>\n<li>Native support for colour LED devices including native controls for setting colour<\/li>\n<li>Significant performance and usability improvements across the board<\/li>\n<li>Several new and updated 3rd Party Plugins designed specifically for Indigo 7<\/li>\n<li>Many new features for plugin developers including native debugging<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Z-Wave Hardware Supported by Indigo 7<\/h2>\n<p>Aeotec Door\/Window Sensor (ZW120 Gen 5)<br \/>\nAeotec Dry Contact Sensor (ZW097 Gen 5)<br \/>\nAeotec Door\/Window Sensor 6 (ZW112)<br \/>\nAeotec Doorbell (ZW056)<br \/>\nAeotec Home Energy Monitor (ZW095)<br \/>\nAeotec RGBW LED Bulb (ZW098)<br \/>\nAeotec RGBW LED Strip (ZW121)<br \/>\nAeotec Heavy Duty Switch (ZW078)<br \/>\nAeotec Siren (ZW080)<br \/>\nAeotec Smart Dimmer 6 (ZW099)<br \/>\nAeotec Smart Switch 6 (ZW096)<br \/>\nAeotec Multi Sensor 6 (ZW100)<br \/>\nAeotec WallMote Quad (ZW130)<br \/>\nD-Link Door\/Window Sensor (DCH-Z110)<br \/>\nD-Link Multi Sensor (DCH-Z120)<br \/>\nDanfoss Thermostat Room Sensor (Link RS)<br \/>\nDevolo Radiator Thermostat (09356)<br \/>\nDomitech Smart LED Light (ZE27)<br \/>\nDomitech Smart LED Light Bulb (ZB22)<br \/>\nEnerwave Appliance Module (ZWN333)<br \/>\nEnerwave Dimmer Switch (ZW500D)<br \/>\nEnerwave Smart Dimmer Switch (ZW500DM)<br \/>\nEnerwave Smart Wall Outlet (ZW15RM\/ZW20RM)<br \/>\nEnerwave Motion Sensor (ZWN-BPC)<br \/>\nFibaro Button (FGPB101)<br \/>\nFibaro Door\/Window Sensor (FGK10x)<br \/>\nFibaro Single Switch 2 (FGS213)<br \/>\nFibaro Double Switch 2 (FGS223)<br \/>\nFibaro Smoke Sensor (FGSD002)<br \/>\nFortrezZ I\/O Module (MIMO2+)<br \/>\nHeatit Thermostat (TF021)<br \/>\nHomeSeer Dimmer Switch (HS-WD100+)<br \/>\nHomeSeer Relay Switch (HS-WS100+)<br \/>\nHorstmann Radiator Thermostat (SRT323)<br \/>\nKwikset SmartCode locks<br \/>\nNodon Micro Smart Plug (MSP-31X1)<br \/>\nNodon Octan Remote (CRC310X)<br \/>\nNodon Smart Plug (ASP-31X0)<br \/>\nNodon Soft Remote (CRC-360X)<br \/>\nNodon Wall Switch (CWS-310X)<br \/>\nNorthQ Gas Meter (NQ-9121)<br \/>\nPhilio PST02 Multi Sensors (PST02-A\/B\/C)<br \/>\nPOPP Radiator Thermostat (TRV)<br \/>\nPOPP Smoke Detector and Siren (004001)<br \/>\nPOPP Solar Outdoor Siren (005107)<br \/>\nPOPP\u00a0Z-Weather Station<br \/>\nQubino Flush Micro Dimmer (ZMNHDA and ZMNHDD)<br \/>\nQubino Flush 1 Micro Relay (ZMNHAA and ZMNHAD)<br \/>\nQubino Flush 1D Micro Relay (ZMNHND)<br \/>\nQubino Flush 2 Micro Relay (ZMNHBA and ZMNHBD)<br \/>\nQubino Flush Shutter (ZMNHCA and ZMNHCD), Flush Shutter DC (ZMNHOD)<br \/>\nQubino Weather Station (ZMNHZD)<br \/>\nRemotec Scene Master (ZRC-90)<br \/>\nSensative Door\/Window Sensor (Strips)<br \/>\nSchlage locks (BE369\/469 and FE599)<br \/>\nVision Door\/Window Sensor (ZD2102+) (newer version)<br \/>\nVision Keypad Deadbolt locks (ZM1701\/1702)<br \/>\nVision Recessed Door\/Window Sensor (ZD2105)<br \/>\nVision Shock and Vibration Sensor (ZS5101)<br \/>\nVision Siren\/Strobe (ZM1602)<br \/>\nVision Zooz Multi Sensor (ZSE40)<br \/>\nWater Cop (WV01)<br \/>\nYale locks: Keypad Lever (YRL210), Keypad Deadbolt (YRD210\/220\/240) and Touchscreen Deadbolt<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The guys at Indigo Domotics have been working hard for more than a year on their\u00a0latest release\u00a0and earlier this week\u00a0they launched v7. 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