Along with the new Wiser comes a new Wiser app which gives an updated look and functionality. Quoting  Clipsal , the state the following about the the new Wiser -

“Key Features

• Wired Ethernet or wireless client (Wi-Fi) connection to home network
• Supports applications including lighting, climate, blinds/curtains, measurement, multi-room audio and security
• A physical port connects directly to a C-Bus network with dual internal C-Bus connections
• New User Interface (UI)
• Includes preconfigured UIs for consistent appearance on all supported devices
• Includes preconfigured widgets to provide consistent graphical components across all interfaces
• UI can be viewed in a web browser (Flash must be supported), on an iOS device, on an Android device
• Supports control on HDMI connected display device using the device’s own hand-held remote control
• Supports a dynamic (DHCP) or fixed IP address configuration
• Supports many popular Dynamic DNS services
• Supports network time protocol (NTP) for accurate time and date retrieval from the Internet
• Includes on-board C-Bus Ripple server for use with C-Bus Multi-Room Audio solution (configuration of C-Bus Ripple library and playlist is possible from iOS app only)”
• Includes a 10-year Lithium battery backup for the Real Time Clock (RTC)
• Powered by 24Vd.c. power supply (supplied) or by Power over Ethernet (PoE)

One of the greatest features we have noticed, and appreciated,  is the much improved compatibility with recent apple devices. Since the iOS8 upgrade, the previous Wiser would sometimes “lock Up” and require resetting. Sometimes you could not log in at all depending on how large the programme or ho many widgets you were using. All this has gone even when using the latest iOS9 updates. The stability and remote access to  the new Wiser MK2 is excellent. As far as a remote access device for your CBus home automation, the new Wiser is an excellent addition and a sensible upgrade if you still have the original Wiser especially when controlling from the latest iOS.

control you home from your phone

Want to control your home lighting,power, security, TV etc from your phone when sitting in your lounge or what about when you are not there at all? With a smart phone and intelligent home control systems, like C-Bus and Wiser, this is all possible.

Clipsal CBus has a product called WISER which is basically a wifi router connected to your Cbus network. With some programming a static IP and a free app, it will allow you to control items that are on your C-Bus system.

Coming home from an overseas trip in the middle of summer? Turn on the air conditioning from the airport so the house is cool when you get home. Out longer than expected? Turn on a “scene” or individual outside lights and inside lights to give your home a looked in feel. Alarm system accidentally triggered? Turn off and reset via your phone. This can all be done with CBus and Wiser.

control your home from your phone

check status of your alarm system.

What products can do this? An Iphone, Android phone, iPad, tablet or home or work PC. If you can log into your home you can control it via Cbus and Wiser.