M1 Touch Cloud vs AUTOMATE SHADES

Controlling your Ness / Elk M1 or EZ8 / EZ24 panel couldn't be any easier with the M1 Touch Cloud App. Giving you the ultimate hand held communication to your M1 using your iOS Smartphone. The M1 Touch Cloud App gives you control from anywhere in the world over the M1 Cloud service. Multiple family members can sign in from there smartphone, (no need to pay multiple times) and control the M1. Small in-app purchase fee is required per M1 per month due to servers that need to be managed each month. Annual in-app purchases available in case you don't want to purchase it monthly. Features supported in this version include; - Cloud Connection (no port forwarding or static IP address required) - Push Notifications - Arm and Disarm Status - Quick Arming - Activate Keypad Chime button - Function Keys - Easy switching between areas - Easy switching between keypads - Live status of Zones - View Zone Voltage - By-pass Zones (Zone must be programmed to allow bypassing) - View live output status - Toggle Outputs on/off - Momentary activate output (turn on for 2 seconds) - Output Timer allowing you to turn the output on for a x amount of time - Live Lighting status - Toggle Light on/off - Dim Light (light needs to be a dimmable light and must be programmed to allow dimming) - Light Timer allowing you to turn the light on for a x amount of time - View Temperatures Probes - View Keypad Temperatures - View and control thermostats - Activate Tasks that have been programmed in the controller - Cloud based event log If you run into any issues while setting up the app, then feel free to email us and we are more than happy to assist.

The Automate App has been re-designed to embrace the architecture of a home and provide effortless control of Automate motorized shades. Easily operate or Personalize the daily routine of shades; organising them by room, grouping them by scenes and automating them with timers. Unlock the convenience of smart shade operation, with the Automate app. The new Automate app not only allows you to activate, adjust and automatically position your shades but does so through One Tap on the Shade Tiles. One Tap to close, One Tap to open and One Tap to activate and stop scenes. A double tap stops a shade’s operation, and a single long press opens a dedicated shade control screen giving you access to more customized settings. White tiles indicate the shade is open or partially open and a grey tile indicates the shade is closed. A summary screen displays the battery levels of all your shades along with signal strength indicators, prompting necessary action to either charge your motors or troubleshoot connections. The Automate App lets you create an automation routine, and once setup, autonomously raises and lowers your smart shades at the optimal time, so your home’s climate is always at its best. The Automate app has been designed to make controlling your shades easier than ever with a long list of features and control options! MOTOR TYPES The Automate Hub supports a variety of shade types including: Roller Shades, Romans, Awnings, Drapery, Venetians, Cellular, Skylights, Large Outdoor Shades. LIVE FEEDBACK VIA ARC ARC technology enables live communication between your Hub and Automate shades, so you always know what position your shades are in, as well as the battery percentage of your motor. Quickly check shade information within the app or ask Siri to check for you! SUNRISE AND SUNSET DETECTION Utilizing your home’s time zone and location, the Hub can automatically raise or lower your Automate shades according to the position of the sun. Set a ‘Morning’ scene and watch all your shades promptly rise when you start your day, or create an “Evening” scene that will dynamically alter based on the sunset in your location. SCENES Personalize shade control and organise how your shades operate by specific daily events or scenes automatically at the optimal time. Creating a scene for your entire home can be completed effortlessly with a Scene capture button. SHADE HEALTH Check the health of your motorized shades at a glance with Battery level and Signal strength icons on your device tiles. COMPLETE CONTROL HOME AND AWAY If you have multiple locations like a home, office, or vacation home, simply switch between them for independent control. Always be in charge of your privacy and security! Enjoy your time away from home without having to stress about your shades, the Automate app allows you to remotely access your shades, know their position and operate them as you would if you were home. HOMEKIT The hub is HomeKit compatible, shades are automatically added to the Home app and can be controlled with voice commands via Siri compatible devices. SMART INTEGRATIONS We’re all about convenience, so we’ve partnered with all the latest smart home assistants to deliver the most convenient shade control options. Intuitively operate your Automate shades with simple voice commands through Amazon Alexa, IFTTT, SmartThings, and Google Assistant.