Note: This package will only work on Windows versions of Homeseer 3. It requires Homeseer 3 version 3.0.0.84 or higher installed.
This email package was originally written for Homeseer 1 and uses old Windows COM objects to read emails from the servers. It was re-written for Homeseer 2 (several versions) and now converted to Homeseer 3. In reality, the entire package needs a total re-write using new .NET components to bring it totally up to date. Due to the sheer effort and time needed, this is currently not possible. For some reason, there is still a fan base for this so I have decided to continue to support the existing code for the time being. Most of the limitations of recent technology can be overcome including using STunnel as a SSL wrapper and adding a single OCX file (supplied) to Windows 7 & 8 installations.
One of the most common issues raised with the Homeseer 2 version was the sheer number of settings available which made things look more complex than it actually was. In this version, I have removed many from the ini file and set them internally to default values. If you are a tinkerer, or want to use some of the advanced features, these are still available but will need to be added manually.
In many respects the Homeseer 3 version is very similar to the Homeseer 2 version. All web pages have been given an overhaul with new icons and cleaner interface. The main email checking script has now been converted to a standalone email client. This takes most of the strain away from Homeseer when checking for new email and should be more responsive.
Several new features have been added but also several old features have been removed.
Added optional encryption to mail server passwords
Added support for image blocking in HTML emails
Added alternative side-by-side view to list/view emails
Added support for only announcing emails with defined strings in the subject heading.
Added better printing support for displayed emails
Added a single multi-purpose and powerful email triggering method
Removed printing of emails from defined addresses
Removed the old triggered script methods
Removed direct X10 control via password protected emails
If you have not used previous versions, this package allows you to process POP3 email accounts via Homeseer. Its primary function is to check multiple (or single) e-mail accounts for new messages and announce them. It has however been expanded to provide additional features:
Announcements:Control:Web-mail:Other:
This email package was originally written for Homeseer 1 and uses old Windows COM objects to read emails from the servers. It was re-written for Homeseer 2 (several versions) and now converted to Homeseer 3. In reality, the entire package needs a total re-write using new .NET components to bring it totally up to date. Due to the sheer effort and time needed, this is currently not possible. For some reason, there is still a fan base for this so I have decided to continue to support the existing code for the time being. Most of the limitations of recent technology can be overcome including using STunnel as a SSL wrapper and adding a single OCX file (supplied) to Windows 7 & 8 installations.
One of the most common issues raised with the Homeseer 2 version was the sheer number of settings available which made things look more complex than it actually was. In this version, I have removed many from the ini file and set them internally to default values. If you are a tinkerer, or want to use some of the advanced features, these are still available but will need to be added manually.
In many respects the Homeseer 3 version is very similar to the Homeseer 2 version. All web pages have been given an overhaul with new icons and cleaner interface. The main email checking script has now been converted to a standalone email client. This takes most of the strain away from Homeseer when checking for new email and should be more responsive.
Several new features have been added but also several old features have been removed.
Added optional encryption to mail server passwords
Added support for image blocking in HTML emails
Added alternative side-by-side view to list/view emails
Added support for only announcing emails with defined strings in the subject heading.
Added better printing support for displayed emails
Added a single multi-purpose and powerful email triggering method
Removed printing of emails from defined addresses
Removed the old triggered script methods
Removed direct X10 control via password protected emails
If you have not used previous versions, this package allows you to process POP3 email accounts via Homeseer. Its primary function is to check multiple (or single) e-mail accounts for new messages and announce them. It has however been expanded to provide additional features:
Announcements:Control:Web-mail:Other:
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