Posts in the "How To" Category
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So lets say you want to create your own web application to integrate into Misterhouse… is it possible? Of course it is! Misterhouse has a program called mhsend that lets you communicate directly without having to access the Misterhouse we application. In order for mhsend to communicate with Misterhouse, you will need to activate the [...] Read More...
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So, if you’re like me, you want MisterHouse to start automatically when the computer boots up. Here is a script I put together that does just that, plus it also lets you override some of the default settings that MisterHouse usually assumes when it launches. I am sure there is room for improvement, [...] Read More...
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Before you can install MisterHouse, there are a few tasks that must first be completed. First you must be sure that you meet the minimum system requirements to install MisterHouse. According to their website, these requirements for Linux are as follows: Mister House has been tested on the unix OSes Linux, FreeBSD, AIX, and Mac OSX. [...] Read More...
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But before we get started on them, we should clarify who we are writing too. This website assumes you are taking on the Home Automation task because you are a geek at heart and have the technical/electrical knowhow to complete basic tasks. INSTEON requires you to use electrical skills to replace electrical outlets in your home. [...] Read More...
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The hard part is taking these Linux, INSTEON & MisterHouse pieces and putting them all together. This How To section will be where we post hints, tutorials and sample code. If you are looking for something specific that you are not already seeing on this site, post a comment with your question, and we will [...] Read More...
