Controls for the house system can take on many forms including touch screens, push buttons, voice control and web site interfaces.

The placement of controls in multiple locations provides convenient access to all house functions. Using the FutureHouse software you can add control of any device to any switch or control interface.

Click image for close-up

Wall Control Panel Touch screen control panel located by front door provides access to house control function. Resolution: 1024x768 Supplier: EarthLCD Specs:

AC Outlet AC outlets can power any type of house appliance. Auxiliary control located on left side of cover plate allows user to turn device on and off by pressing mini push button or remote switch located near lamp etc. Capacity: 2 Outlets, 15 amps max Supplier: FutureHouse Specs:

Remote Switch Remote switch located at base of lamp. Style: Momentary Contact Supplier: FutureHouse Specs:

Touch Plate Control lights with touch Plates. Style: Touch Supplier: FutureHouse / Parallax Specs: Uses Parallax Touch Chip with FutureHouse Circuit Board Specs: DataSheet

Light Switch Push button switches are used in place of standard toggle switches. They use low voltage wiring and can be placed in many locations for convenient control of lights and functions. Style: Momentary Contact Supplier: FutureHouse Specs:

IR Light Controller IR Remote Controller controls lights and appliances. Many styles to choose from. Can communicate directly with appliances or to house system via IRTrans unit.(Note: This is an older version of the Pronto. The new Pronto or Harmony remotes can be used as well) Style: IR Controller Supplier: Pronto Specs:

IP Thermostat Ethernet accessible thermostat. One touch climate control with API for interfacing to central house logic Style: 160e, TCP/IP Thermostat Supplier: Proliphix Specs: 2 stage cooling and heating with setback schedule Downloads C# Control Applet