Unique Perspectives HouseMate User manual

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the Smart way to control your world
App version 1.1
Features:-
Environmental control from your iPad or iPhone
Learn and transmit InfraRed codes
Control Z-wave devices over Wifi
Optional built-in EasyWave controller
HouseMate Switch drives iOS Switch Control
Full control over iOS device
Important Notes:
1. This manual assumes that you are familiar with the operation of an iOS device and should be read in
conjunction with its user manual.
2. Read this manual carefully before installing or operating your HouseMate.
3. Due to continuous product improvement Unique Perspectives reserves the right to update this Manual.
This Manual supersedes all previous issues which must not continue to be used.
4. Any attempt to gain access to or in any way abuse the electronic components of the HouseMate
renders the manufacturer’s warranty void and the Manufacturer free from liability.

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Contents
Page
Introduction
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1.
Getting Started
1.1 Downloading the software
1.2 Enabling Technician Mode
1.3 Setting up your device
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2.
Using HouseMate
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3.
Editing your Project
3.1 Editing a Cell
3.2 Editing a Grid
3.3 Creating and populating a new grid
3.3.1 Importing a grid template
3.3.2 Using the wizard
3.3.3 Populating a grid one cell at a time
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4.
Recording InfraRed Signals
4.1 Recording an InfraRed signal
4.1.1 Recording a toggle signal
4.1.2 Recording a macro
4.1.3 Recording a macro with OK command
4.1.4 Recording a push button code
4.2 Using the signal databases
4.3 Examining the InfraRed Macros
4.4 Erasing InfraRed signals
4.5 Advanced Settings
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5.
EasyWave
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6.
Z-Wave
6.1 Pairing your device with Vera
6.2 Controlling a Z-Wave device
6.3 Running a Z-Wave scene
6.4 Erasing a Z-Wave command
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7.
Alarms
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8.
Hardware Settings
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9.
Saving your Project
9.1 Saving your project
9.2 Opening an existing project
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10.
Connections
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11.
Hardware specifications
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12.
Intended use, Safety and Misuse Warnings
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13.
Maintenance
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14.
CE Marking
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15.
Warranty & Sales and Service Information
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Introduction
Imagine being able to do everything from one device: Turn on your room lights
and close the curtains. Change channels on your TV and turn up the heating.
Answer a phone call and send some texts. Browse the Internet, play some music
or watch YouTube. HouseMate hardware in combination with an iOS device
enables you to do this and much more. Read on and discover why HouseMate,
together with an iOS device is the smart way to control your world.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
HouseMate is a combined hardware/app solution that enables a switch user to
fully control their iOS device and use it to operate other equipment in their home
or work environment using InfraRed, EasyWave or Z-Wave signals.
TELL ME ABOUT
THE HARDWARE
The hardware is controlled using the built-in switch or by connecting an external
switch or joystick. It can also be interfaced to R-Net and DX wheelchair
control systems.
It is powered by a rechargeable Li-Ion battery and contains a powerful omni-
directional InfraRed transmitter and a Bluetooth radio module.
The hardware communicates the switch presses to the iOS device. With Switch
Control enabled the user can use scanning to control their device. If the user
launches the HouseMate App a grid of environmental control options is
presented. If the user chooses an option then the HouseMate App will instruct
the HouseMate hardware to transmit the corresponding InfraRed code.
The Bluetooth connection between the iOS device and HouseMate is reliable and
fast. When the user presses their switch the device wakes up immediately and is
ready for use.
HouseMate can be fitted with a radio frequency Nurse call pager. This alarm can
be activated at anytime by pressing the switch for a defined period of time.
Importantly this feature is independent of the iOS device and Bluetooth
connection.

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A further possibility is the control of EasyWave or Z-wave devices. HouseMate
can be fitted with an EasyWave transmitter on request. Z-wave requires the
installation of a Z-wave enabled router such as a Vera 3 and Z-wave appliances
such as sockets, light switches, thermostats etc. The iOS device communicates
with the Vera using Wifi which in turn communicates with the appliances using Z-
wave.

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TELL ME ABOUT
THE APP
The HouseMate app that has been specially designed for switch access and can
be downloaded free from iTunes. It will run on any iOS device running 8.0 or
higher.
The HouseMate app communicates with the HouseMate hardware using
Bluetooth Smart. The app presents a grid of environmental control functions
using icons and text. When the user chooses and icon the app instructs the
hardware to execute the chosen function.
USE IT AS AN
ENVIRONMENTAL
CONTROL...
30 grids fully customizable for size and
content. Comprehensive set of 600+
symbols with ability to import photographs
and other pictures. 250 IR codes can be
recorded into HouseMate or choose from
a database of commonly used codes.
USE IT AS A
MOBILE PHONE...
With iOS Switch Control and the
HouseMate switch you can fully control
your iOS device. Wake up the phone,
answer and make calls, send and receive
SMS text Messages. Manage and edit
contacts. View missed calls and check
your Voice Mail.

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USE IT AS A
PERSONAL
ORGANISER...
Use an app of your choice, such as
Reminders, to remind you of upcoming
events. Reminders can be scheduled to
go off at intervals before an event to
ensure that you have plenty of time to
plan and prepare.
USE IT FOR
FUN AND
ENJOYMENT...
Switch accessible MP3 player? Switch
accessible camera? Switch accessible
Internet? Yes, yes and yes! In fact you
can control any app installed on your
device using iOS Switch Control.

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WHAT ARE THE
KEY FEATURES?
Hardware features
Control of any device that can be operated by InfraRed signals including
light switches, power sockets, bed controls and door openers.
Powerful InfraRed learn/transmit hardware. Single codes, toggle codes,
macros and safety codes can be recorded.
Pre-recorded database of common InfraRed signals including GEWA,
Possum, Siemens KNX, FellerBeamIt, UPC and SKY.
Control of EasyWave devices with a built-in 32 channel RF transmitter.
Control of Z-wave devices over Wifi using a Vera Z-wave router.
Single switch, two switch and joystick inputs.
Interface cables for R-Net and DX wheelchair control systems.
Long-life rechargeable Li-Ion battery with mini USB charger.
Audible low battery warning, Bluetooth connection, InfraRed transmit and
charging status LEDs.
Software features
Comprehensive, graphic based, environmental control.
Large database of icons as well as the ability to choose images from the
camera roll.
Designed to be used in conjunction with the scanning features of iOS
Switch Control.
Control over third party apps using iOS Switch Control.
HouseMate can be downloaded free from iTunes with automatic updating
as new versions become available.
Can be installed on iPads or iPhones running iOS 8.0 or higher.

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1 Getting started
Note: If you have purchased a complete system from your supplier, including an
iOS device, then the steps below have probably already been carried out. In this
case all you need to do is confirm that your Bluetooth hardware connects with
your device when you press your switch or joystick. When you have done this
move on to Chapter 2.
1.1 Downloading the software
Install the HouseMate app from iTunes.
Search for “HouseMate Home Control”and click the install button.
After installation the HouseMate icon should appear on your home screen.
1.2 Enabling Technician Mode
Now, open the App. The example grid will appear.

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The first step is to enable Technician Mode. Press and hold the spanner icon in
the bottom right hand corner of the screen for 5 seconds until the Technician
Mode dialog appears.
Note: Every time you launch HouseMate the spanner icon will appear. However,
after 60 seconds it will change to a padlock icon, thereby preventing the user
from making inadvertent changes. If you run out of time return to the home