xAP is an open Home Automation Protocol, created by Automated Home readers almost a decade ago. It allows many disparate systems to talk to each other - for example your Caller ID interface could send packets to your Joggler to display details when someone rings. Or perhaps you need your Comfort Alarm system to be able to control to your C-Bus lighting? All do-able with xAP. Recent discussions on our forums have lead to a new beginners guide / tutorial on setting up and running xAP in your own home and with the kind permission of the author, we've re-created it here
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