HIQ Commander vs Unified

HIQ Commander is part of HIQ home automation system. It allows user to control lights, blinds, appliances, heating/cooling, access control and alarm. IMPORTANT: this application requires HIQ home automation hardware. To try out without the hardware, download HIQ Configurator from http://www.cybrotech.com, install and start HIQ Simulator. Registration is not required. When started for the first time, application will detect connected devices: - light (on/off) - dimmer (0..100%) - RGB dimmer (lightness, hue, saturation) - blinds (up/down, intermediate position) - scene (apply, inverse, memorize) - thermostat (set point, temperature, humidity, fan speed) - measured temperature (room, outdoor, hot water, wall) - measured electricity (energy and power consumption) - security alarm (4 zones) For each device, user can give a recognizable name and select icon. Various devices can be connected, such as bathroom fan, table fan, electric door lock, electric heater, humidifier, dehumidifier, heated insect repellent, TV set, projector or audio system. Along with the mixed colors, RGB dimmer offers a special white temperature mode, which simulate output from cold daylight to warm evening light. HIQ Commander allows both local and remote control over internet. Remote access is enabled automatically.

This app allows hosting different HMIs to monitor and control a plant or machine. You can create the HMIs with the Unified-E App Designer and publish them on the Unified-E App Manager. Unified-E is a software product which is used to operate machines or plants with a smartphone. App development time is drastically reduced by using the "Unified-E App Designer" software, where you can define both the HMI views and push notifications for your individual HMI app. No app programming knowledge is required. There is a Gateway PC required which connects smartphone with machine and ensures that communication is secured and only granted for authorized users. The "Pro" license also allows operating a machine via the Internet without performing any configuration on the firewall or router. By now there are already multiple Unified-E endpoint adapters, e. g. for the S7-, ControlLogix-, Modbus- or OPC UA interface. The software, user manuals, licenses and further information can be found on the website ww.unified-e.com. For developers and integrators all licenses are for free.