VMBHIS

Home center 2.7.1.13

This version contains some bug fixes since v2.7.1.1 v2.7.1.2 and v2.7.1.8

This version improves the stability of the connections with VMBTP8 and Home center server installed on Windows:

  • Unable to reconnect
  • Hanging HomeCenter.exe process.

For VMBHIS:

  • Improved stability for connections to SONOS players: in some cases no Home center client could connect to the VMBHIS. The VMBHIS had to be restarted.
  • The initial state of outputs could be wrong when opening the web app
  • Rename outputs: you can sort the list again.
  • Rules: better naming of values

We are expecting to have a bug fix version for iPhone and iPad soon available in the App Store.

Home center 2.7.1.8

This version contains some bug fixes since v2.7.1.2 and v2.7.1.1:

  • Subaddresses of VMBGPOD could not be changed through VMBHIS.
  • Calculation of energy measurements were not always correct (VMB7IN)
  • Connection management in the VMBHIS has been improved: sometimes it was not possible to connect after some time and the VMBHIS had to be restarted.
  • Invalid characters in module names (visible in Velbuslink when reading modules) could crash Home center.
  • Some internal fine tuning

If you have v2.7.1.2, a notification should be on the login page about the new version.

Go to the Settings on the VMBBHIS web interface and execute the ‘Update software’.

This is a BUGFIX version, we made available for all users who have 2.7.1.2 installed, even if your license updates have expired since 2.7.1.2 was released.

For non-VMBHIS users the same things apply.
The download of the setup including the Home center server is on the same page as v2.7.1.2.
In case you don’t have this link, send us an e-mail, then we will send you the link.

Logic interface list

Home center 2.7.1.1

Finally the new version of Home center has arrived with many new features and improvements!

New Logic interface (VMBHIS only)

Logic interfaceA new interface is now available in the VMBHIS to create your own logic actions. You can create extra macro functions, extend existing macro functions and create your own logic functions. This all happens outside the programmation in the Velbus modules. Also you can work cross interface: for instance also turn off all your Sonos devices with your ‘Turn all off’ button at the front door. Read more.

Sonos

Sonos connectBetter detection of Sonos devices in the network: when a Sonos is shutdown and later turned back on, the Sonos device will also be immediately ready to be operated in Home center. Sonos Bridge is no longer added to list. Improved stability.

Velbus

VelbusVelbus input modules can now also be added to the Home center interface.

Newly supported Velbus module VMBGPOD (Soon available). Support for the VMB7IN new firmware.

Faster communication between VelbusLink and Velbus modules through Home center.

How to start using the input modules in Home center?

After performing the update (also Windows Home center client), execute ‘Read changes’ on the Windows Home center client. When editing the zones, the input modules will now be available.

Web interface

Future releases will be automatically displayed on login page with the status of your license. Improvements for displaying the background images. Some bugfixes.

 IPhone / iPad

iPhone iPad appMake sure you install the latest version of the Home center app on your iOS device (v1.8.2 released June 23th 2014) . This update contains a bugfix to resolves some issues if you have a large set of components available (relevant because now inputs are added too).

How to update your VMBHIS

Log on to your VMBHIS web interface. Check if your license for updates hasn’t expired (VMBHIS > Settings > License info). Make sure the VMBHIS has access to the internet through your home network.

Update softwareOn the settings page, click ‘Update software’.  This will start the first update procedure. Wait a few minutes, then click ‘Update software’ again. This will complete the second step. After a few minutes the version of your VMBHIS will be 2.7.1.1.

Home centerMake sure to install the new Windows Home center client on your PC and Windows Touch screens. The download link is on the Settings page of the VMBHIS.

License

Has your license expired (default this is after one year) then you need to renew your license to use the latest version of Home center. Price 124,95 euro (VAT incl.). Please contact us. Do you want to migrate from a regular license to the VMBHIS? Contact us so we can make you a personal offer.

Customers with a license for Home center server on Windows, if you haven’t received a download link, please send us a mail so will can provide you the download link.

Reminder

Get the latest VelbusLink to configure the bus through Home center! (pass through function).

Update all Windows Home center clients installed in your network to the new version. Connections from older clients will be dropped and will show an error on screen!

Update the Home center app for iPhone/iPad.   Have fun!

Batibouw 2014

Home center software will be featured on the Velbus booth at Batibouw.

New features will be demonstrated live on the booth, including Sonos, iPad, Android interfaces.

Sonos

Operate Sonos with Velbus glass panels

Sonos on velbus

sDock Pro

sDockPro

Check out the special promo for sDock  pro.

Home center 2.6.1.4

Home center 2.6.1.4 has arrived!

New for VMBHIS

VMBHIS Rename outputs vmbhis_login

  • Renaming outputs is now possible!
  • Sonos is now also available in the mobile interface
  • Login screen cleaned up :)
  • Settings screens cleaned up
  • Better feedback on settings screen

Improvements for Home center server on Windows

  • Sometimes the communication between Sonos devices and Home center is blocked by a firewall: rules are added automatically to the firewall to allow communication

 Bugfixes

  • Background images were not shown on the mobile interface (VMBHIS)
  • More stable connection with VelbusLink (VMBHIS)
  • More stable connection with iPad (VMBHIS)
  • Error when importing file from Trikker (VMBHIS + HC Server on Windows)
  • When restoring a backup, problems were possible with logging in (VMBHIS + HC Server on Windows)
  • hcAdmin tool: adding new users was not possible (HC server on Windows)

Other

  • Smaller logfiles
  • Internal improvements 

Enjoy!