Mac-friendly Houseport USB To Z-Wave adapter shipping soon en masse

For those that don't visit Fry's Electronics on any regular basis, you probably reckoned that Wayne Dalton's totally promising USB To Z-Wave adapter had simply failed to ever make it onto store shelves after being launched 14 months ago. Turns out, the device (and the OS X-friendly Houseport software) has just been loosed from its limiting "Fry's exclusive" agreement, and it's about to ship out to anyone who desires it starting June 1st. We're told that the hardware and software hasn't changed since CES 2008, and even the retail price ($87) will remain the same. Of note, eager beavers can snag a limited number of upgradeable pre-production units today for $79, but then again, you never really know what you're going to get. Hang tight, Mac-owing home automators -- your long-awaited solution is nearly here.

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 29th 2009 7:36PM]

Or... you could just buy this usb-zwave adapter online for $40; $70 with the SDK.

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 29th 2009 7:15PM]

nice app.
i need one of these as well as a mac service-based Video Surveillance application.
anybody have any suggestions?

[Darkroom Posted Mar 29th 2009 7:18PM]

this looks good: http://www.bensoftware.com/ss/index.html

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 30th 2009 12:41AM]

I use EvoCam and monitor 2 different cameras with it. I run the app on a mac mini that also serves as the whole house server for video/music/etc.

http://www.evological.com/evocam.html

[Decoy Posted Mar 29th 2009 7:39PM]

"Mac-owing home automators"

Because you can't afford to own?

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 29th 2009 9:15PM]

Anyone know if this program can be applescripted?

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 29th 2009 9:59PM]

what the hell is this shit?

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 29th 2009 10:28PM]

lol, my thoughts excatly

[oxjox Posted Mar 30th 2009 12:42AM]

So if anyone is interested in reading about this, head over to CEPRO http://bit.ly/3xzk8J

http://www.cepro.com/article/wayne_dalton_sets_june_1_ship_date_for_houseport_automation_for_the_mac/

[Anndra Posted Mar 30th 2009 6:31AM]

"...and it's about to ship out to anyone who desires it" I believe it's US only at the moment.

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 30th 2009 7:58AM]

i think it's only for people who have a "gathering room" in their homes.

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 30th 2009 10:46AM]

Sounds interesting. I'll have to read the article to find out more about it.

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 30th 2009 12:52PM]

I admit it. I'm torn. On one hand, my gadget-lust and my desire for all things automated makes me want this prettttty hard; on the other hand, I can't imagine a system this intricate makes much sense for a tiny studio apartment. *sigh*

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 1st 2009 12:01AM]

Hello

I submitted this to engadget a couple days ago with the quoted text from the email I received from Dalton announcing the pre-order. The installation CD is on CD-r, the packaging in a plastic bag, and the whole thing comes across as pre-release for users willing to be the guinea pig. Apparently I was 'selected' to receive the offer because a year back I asked Dalton on the status of the item, and the following was the email I received one year later.
cheers!


A limited supply of Pre-Release Houseport for Mac USB Z-Wave adapters
and software are available for sale.

 
* MAC USB Z-Wave adapter and USB stand are included
* No printed user manual (but it will be on the CD)
* Houseport software CD may/may not have label and will not have
* No printed user manual (but it will be on the CD)
* Houseport software CD may/may not have label and will not have
printed sleeve
* No final packaging, See attached representative photo of all
included items in this special offer
* Limited quantity (sold on first come basis)
* Credit card purchase only from Wayne-Dalton Atlanta ROC, buyer to
pay shipping from Atlanta, GA
* Price is US$79.00 + shipping  (Retail price will be US$87.00)
* US Z-Wave frequency only
* Z-Wave certification is not complete at this time (free software
upgrade to final version, if necessary)
* Production version to be available approximately on June 1, 2009

 

To purchase, please call:
770-732-8472    between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. EDST, starting
MONDAY, March 30, 2009

Ask for P/N WDUSB-10MAC 

DISCOUNT CODE: ATRD09330

 

Best Regards,

Customer Service