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08/23/2012, 07:51 AM | #26 | |
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Again, the only issue I had was that it wiped my lights back to defaults and I had to regroup/rename/reprogram. Other than that the platform is working great for me on OS X Mountain Lion AND on my old Windows XP laptop. FYI - Internet Explorer is NOT supported, it requires Safari, Chrome or Firefox. |
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I'll probably just use the Configuration Utility until I think I need the ESL or a cool update comes along. After this no more updates on the ES Configuration Utility, if memory serves. |
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08/23/2012, 06:37 PM | #29 |
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How do I get invited? Feels like the old days when they used to pick people in the crowd to get in to the new clubs in manhattan.
I have a few question to the people who were invited. When you loaded the program to your iPad, did the iPad and radion recognize each other wirelessly? Do you need Internet to connect to the radion or is that just for the upload? We're there any new features that the previous version didn't have? C'mon guys, just cause you got in to the exclusive by invite only club doesn't mean you should leave the rest of us even though I probably would have back in the day...lol |
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I can only assume the iPad/iPhone ability will be added later along with more insight on how the connectivity will allow iPad/iPhone to communicate to Radions. It's my opinion that they will still need to be connected to a host computer or EcoTech will sell wireless networking (Not RF) modules for the Radion. |
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08/24/2012, 09:22 AM | #31 |
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Just to clarify, you can use EcoSmart Live on smartphones, tablets, etc... via browser, not through a dedicated app. To do so, one light must be connected to a computer (Mac or PC).
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Please note that a pool of current Radion users were selected at random to beta test the new software. To those testing, we encourage you to send any/all feedback through EcoSmart Live. Not sure how to do so, click here.
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IMHO, this is the best way to go instead of apps. You can use it in every application no matter what your running, all you need is Internet service and your controlling it from wherever you are in the world. I have windows pc, mac, iPad and an android phone, so being able to just log on and have my same set up in the same place is easier than loading many apps in many devices.
One place to log in and control it from anything with an Internet connection. Nice Ecotech! |
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I've got the config app open and it's telling me a radion is connected but to log in.
I'm logged in to ecosmart live and it's telling me I'm disconnected. Mac OSX Lion and Google Chrome.
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Try being wired up first, log in, then after it's all set up, disconnect it and see what happens.
Mabe initially it needs to just be set up. |
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Ya i plugged in first, started connection manager and then logged in via the web.
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Goto a site like ESPN/CNN/Yahoo/etc, you get directed to a completely different site on your mobile browser compared to what you would SEE on on a computer browser (the mobile optimized site is sometimes similar to the "app" you would download). Or if you have an Apex, it's the difference between the app and trying to use the website via mobile browser. Many times you'll even see the URL of the site redirect to a m.websitename.com type site when the webserver notices you are on a mobile platform browser. If you load a non-mobile optimized site on your mobile device, you may have a difficult time getting to certain menus, links, dropdowns etc. Other times, code (html tables for one) in the webpage may not be displayed correctly on the mobile. As far as ecosmartlive.com on my iPhone/TouchPad, (I'll take pics and post later) The links/icons were very difficult to click on, maybe this is easier on an iPad. This is where some mobile optimization would help. Anyhow, I'm sure it works fine ( and confident anything that doesn't, EcoTech will fix it). I just didn't put much time into the mobile ability. Everything worked great for me from my Mac desktop. I don't really have the need/desire for the mobile ability to control my lights. |
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I can't wait to try this on my iPad but didn't get into the beta but from past screens it looks like the iPad is very similar to what you'd get on a desktop browser and any kinks should be worked out without too much trouble. Just out of curiosity for those who know... What is the install procedure? Do you install a USB driver/daemon on the PC/Mac that actively communicates with the fixture and just point the browser at a certain IP to interface wth it?
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You are prompted to download/install EcoSmart Live Connection Manager the first time you login to the website ecosmartlive.com. |
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I tried again.
Connection Manager sees that I'm connected and sees that I'm logged in, yet ESL says I'm disconnected and won't let me do anything.
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Did you reboot the computer?
Did u report the bug to the support team?
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I'll try restarting.
Tried updating all firmware via the old software and it said all lights were up to date.
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EcoTech has stated that the old software will not be updated, so I assume that also means the firmware updates as well. The old software said my firmware was up-to-date too, but ecosmartlive.com had a new firmware update. After I got the firmware update on each light, everything started working great for me. |
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So beta testers, what are your favorite new features of the web based interface?
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