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INSTEON Developer Kit

 

INSTEON Development Kit

Essential Information
  • Join the INSTEON development community
  • Develop home-control products and applications
  • Supports both the enthusiast and professional developer
  • Includes both Serial and USB dual-band interfaces (including the USB Portable Adapter)
INSTEON - The ultimate in wireless home-control technology

The INSTEON development kit provides the documentation, software and hardware necessary to develop INSTEON-based home-control products and applications. Development support is available for the enthusiast as well as the professional software developer. No pricing discounts will apply to this product.

With the INSTEON Software Development Kit, you will be able to develop applications using the ultimate wireless home-control technology.


What You Need to Get Started
Details & Specifications

Documentation
The development kit includes a Quick Start Guide that provides the specific information required to develop INSTEON-compatible products and applications.

If you purchase the Code and Forum Access Kit below (no Hardware), you will still use the same Quick Start Guide.
Hardware
Each kit contains the following:
  • Developer PowerLinc Modem, Serial (Dual-Band)
  • Developer PowerLinc Modem, USB (Dual-Band)
  • Developer USB Portable Adapter 1.0
  • Developer LampLinc (Dual-Band)
  • Serial Cable (RJ45-to-RS232)
  • USB Cable
  • Small light bulb to be plugged into the bottom of the LampLinc (7.5 Watt utility light)
  • Adapter plug for bulb
Membership
Each kit includes select membership in the INSTEON alliance. The INSTEON Alliance consists of companies and individuals committed to the adoption and development of INSTEON as the standard wireless networking technology for home control and monitoring solutions. Membership in the Alliance provides access to development support and the opportunity to gain insight and influence the direction, development and marketing of INSTEON. Specific benefits of the Select Alliance membership include:
  • Access to the INSTEON technology forum and knowledge base.
  • Invitation to INSTEON seminars and marketing events
  • Listing of your company on the INSTEON website
  • Inclusion in membership press releases

Support
Smarthome provides a comprehensive set of development support services including email, phone and consulting services. An overview of the support services offered can be found here.

Product Development
Under the terms of the license agreement, Smarthome will allow you to sell your products once you have provided the product for compatibility testing and certification. Once you pass compatibility testing you will be able to work with Smarthome category managers to market your product through Smarthome. You may also sell the software and/or hardware through other distribution channels with the INSTEON Compatible logo.




When you purchase one of the items below, please note that you agree to the terms and conditions in the license agreement above.

Once you have your order, email your order confirmation and name to info@insteon.net to request a login user name and password.

 
  INSTEON Developer Kit (Hardware, Code and Forum Access) - $249    


If you are only interested the Developer Code and Forum Access and don't need the hardware as specified above, then purchase the item below and select "Will Call" when you check out.

 
  INSTEON Developer Code and Forum Access (No Hardware) - $199    


 

 
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