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Using Superna

  1. I am already using some home control/automation equipment. Can I connect it to Superna?
    The Superna solution can integrate with all existing solutions that provide the ability to be controlled by 3rd party devices using available industry standards.
  2. What type of Home automation scenarios can be triggered using Superna?
    The number of automation scenarios that can be triggered is virtually limitless. Superna supports both event triggering and time scheduling, where the scheduling can be a relative schedule such as "half an hour before sunset" or every first Monday in the month at 7AM. The scenarios may be personal security, comfort or energy and environment management tasks. They can be scenarios such as lightening, heating or even watering the lawn or more complex scenarios including media streaming and variable information. The only limitation to the type of scenarios is the needs and imagination of the end user.
  3. What do I need to know in order to install and configure a Superna solution?
    The Superna solution is based on an intuitive, user friendly interface, with wizards and graphic representations that make the installation and configuration of a Superna solution one of the least complicated and time-consuming of the solutions available in the market today.
  4. What type of interfaces does Superna support?
    There are plenty of ways to interface with Superna: 1. The Superna Touch Panels. 2. You can also turn any PC, PDA or Media Center PC into an interface by installing Superna's ControlWare™ software. 3. Superna's ControlBoxes provide you an OSD (On-Screen Display), turning your TV into an interface device.
  5. Can I control Superna from my PC?
    Yes, by installing our ControlWare™ software your PC will become a Superna interface. In addition, you will be able to connect devices directly to your PC's serial or USB ports if available, and also stream media to or from other computers.
  6. Can I use my existing equipment with Superna?
    Superna allows you to turn your new or old computers into interface devices, home automation controllers, media servers and media players for streamed audio/video from other PCs. All you need to do is to install our ControlWare™ software and Media server software and your existing PC, PDA or media center computers will become nodes in the Superna Digital Home.