HAL (Various Editions)

Product Description: 

HAL is a home control system that enables people with severe physical disabilities, spinal cord injury, and upper extremity disabilities to monitor and control all of the devices in their home by voice, the web or a variety of other interfaces.

HALbasic

Enables users to control a limited number of devices with their voice.

HALdeluxe

An intermediate home control solution that offers automation via the Internet and voice.

HALultra

The operating system for the home, enabling users to control all the systems of their home from anywhere in the world by voice.

HALpro

The professional operating system for the home that enables users to control an unlimited number of devices with their voice. 

HALhms

The Home Manager System (hms) version includes every interface available through HAL with the highest limits on features and interfaces. 

Main Features: 

These features are common to all versions:

• Voice recognition: Speak aloud or through the telephone to control the house.
• It enables the user to control lights, appliances, and other devices through a computer using voice input.
• Lighting and appliances can be turned on and off, and the user can set schedules, with voice commands delivered via telephone or a microphone connected to the computer.
• When commands are carried out, the program provides voice confirmation.
• The software also enables users to get information from the Internet and to receive and send an email by voice. 
• Includes Android and iPhone apps to extend control.
• HomeNet, a browser-based user interface that will run on Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, Safari, and Opera

HALbasic includes these additional features:

• Controls 5 lights and appliances.
• Controls 4 sensors.
• User can set 5 schedules.
• User can create 5 situation-specific lighting scenes.
• Enables user to create 3 if/then logic rules to handle unique situations.
• Allows user to create 5 sequences of actions to be performed with one command.
• User can create 2 modes, which directs the house to perform differently based on the current mode.

HALdeluxe includes these additional features:

• Controls 25 lights and appliances.
• Controls 25 sensors.
• User can set 25 schedules.
• User can create 25 situation-specific lighting scenes.
• Enables user to create 50 if/then logic rules to handle unique situations.
• Allows user to create 50 sequences of actions to be performed with one command.
• User can create 5 modes, which directs the house to perform differently based on the current mode.
• Voice Messaging system and call center.
• Web service API for developers to expand the functionality of HAL.

HALultra includes these additional features:

• Controls 100 lights and appliances.
• Controls 50 sensors.
• User can set 75 schedules.
• User can create 50 situation-specific lighting scenes.
• Enables user to create 150 if/then logic rules to handle unique situations.
• Allows user to create 100 sequences of actions to be performed with one command.
• User can create 10 modes, which directs the house to perform differently based on the current mode.
• Thermostat control.
• Direct control and status of the Security Panel.
• Voice Messaging system and call center.
• Control a TV, DVD, and cable box.
• Manage electrical usage and costs.
• Web service API for developers to expand the functionality of HAL.

HALpro includes these additional features:

• Controls 200 lights and appliances.
• Controls 150 sensors.
• User can set 200 schedules.
• User can create 100 situation-specific lighting scenes.
• Enables user to create 300 if/then logic rules to handle unique situations.
• Allows user to create 200 sequences of actions to be performed with one command.
• User can create 25 modes, which directs the house to perform differently based on the current mode.
• Thermostat control.
• Direct control and status of the Security Panel.
• Voice Messaging system and call center.
• Control a TV, DVD, and cable box.
• Open or close blinds, shades or curtains.
• Control of pool and spa functions.
• Manage electrical usage and costs.
• Web service API for developers to expand the functionality of HAL.
• Interface with whole-house audio systems.

HALhms includes these additional features:

• Controls 300 lights and appliances.
• Controls 200 sensors.
• User can set 300 schedules.
• User can create 200 situation-specific lighting scenes.
• Enables user to create 400 if/then logic rules to handle unique situations.
• Allows user to create 300 sequences of actions to be performed with one command.
• User can create 50 modes, which directs the house to perform differently based on the current mode.
• Thermostat control.
• Direct control and status of the Security Panel.
• Voice Messaging system and call center.
• Control a TV, DVD, and cable box.
• Open or close blinds, shades or curtains.
• Control of pool and spa functions.
• Manage electrical usage and costs.
• Web service API for developers to expand the functionality of HAL.
• Raise/lower bed or open/close doors.
• Interface with whole-house audio systems.

Primary Specifications: 

These specifications are common to all versions:

• Requires Windows XP/2000/Vista/7/8/10 (32 bit or 64 bit).
• 800MHz or faster processor (1GHz recommended), 1GHz or faster processor for HALpro and HALhms.
• 1GB RAM (4GB recommended), 2GB RAM (4GB recommended) for HALpro and HALhms.
• 150MB free disk space for installation; 100MB for normal use.
• HAL-compatible modem and phone line (required for some features).
• Connection to the Internet.
• Microphone & speakers for local voice control.

Options & Accessories: 

These accessories are common to all versions:

• HALvoices - U.S. English.
• HALvoices - U.K. English.
• HAL Digital Music Center.
• HAL Digital Video Center.

More Information: 

See Manufacturer's website.