A Texas-based startup has an interesting connected home control proposition with WigWag, a sensor and hub package allowing users to create own automation rules via mobile device app and a simple web-based GUI.
As well as the app the WigWag system contains 3 components-- the Relay, Sensor Block and Glowline. The basic idea involves sensors working with the Relay to trigger user-defined actions, be it sending a tweet or switching lights on or off.
The Relay is a wireless hub connecting the system and 3rd party devices to a subscription-based WigWag cloud service. It connects to online services including email and Twitter, and communicates with devices via wifi, IP, RS-232, Z-Wave and Bluetooth.
Meanwhile the Sensor Block is a small device packing x8 environmental sensors (light, motion, sound, temperature, humidity, movement, contact switch, IR blaster) and x2 expansion ports. As well as measuring regular inputs, a pair of sensor blocks can create an IR tripwire and control electronic relays and IR devices.
Finally the Glowline is a 2.5m strip of RGB LED lighting acting as both mood lighting and a further means for ambient light measurement and motion detection.
The system is already compatible with a number of 3rd party connected devices, including Philips Hue light bulbs and the Belkin WeMo.
WigWag is currently looking for funding on Kickstarter, and should the campaign be successful the WigWag will become a commercial product sometime during 2014.
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