Windows 8.1
we're finding, when relaunching Cortex (eg: after Exiting Cortex, by double clicking its icon on the Desktop), that Windows (8.1) intervenes & zaps it during the count-down phase - saying it isn't...
View ArticleLooking for smart thermostat advice.
Hi I'm new to the forum which I stumbled across while researching all the different options for smart thermostats. In the last few weeks I've gone between Evohome, Nest, tado, Hive, Heat Genius, back...
View ArticleImportant notice - please ensure App is latest version (3.1.0) for Honeywell TCC
Dear All We are now migrating users to the newer server platforms - to ensure continuity of service please ensure the app is updated to latest version. We are decommissioning later on in the month, so...
View ArticleMicrosoft making IOT interconnectivity easier using AllJoyn
Microsoft has submitted some code to the open source community to make it easier to connect your code to AllJoyn *and* to bridge other protocol such as z-wave and BACnet onto it! What do we think?...
View ArticleHcw82
Just blagged an HCW82 (which appears to be a bit of a rare beast). Before I mess anything up does anyone know whether there's any special magic required to bind it as a room sensor for an Evohome zone?...
View ArticleWindows 10
My Windows machine that runs Cortex is asking me if I want to upgrade to Windows 10 for free when it is released. Would it be sensible to stick to Windows 7 rather than risk a failure, or has Cortex...
View ArticleTemperature difference to start fan
When our tumble dryer is on (condenser dryer), the temperature in the utility room increases by several degrees, and the humidity decreases. I need to create an object in Cortex that represents the...
View ArticleDefault out the box config ?
Hi there, Could someone tell me what the default out the box config of the controller is ? (ie. without using guided config). I took mine out the box and didn't do guided config. I added a Boiler...
View ArticleHeating off but radiators warm.... (EvoHome issue)
Now that summer is here (finally) I've set the Central Heating to Off, but I've got a couple of radiators that are getting hot. They are on the Central Heating circuit, but don't have individual stats...
View ArticleAuto update
Is the auto update for Cortex not working? I receive an Error 404 when checking for the update.
View ArticleWhat Kitchen radio for a smarthome?
My current "smart radio" (a pure evoke one) is acting funny and maybe on the way out. I have been quite disappointed by it as whilst the sound quality make it a good dab radio the latency for anything...
View ArticleNo weather information
Have noticed that since the app has been updated I can no longer get weather information pressing the weather icon at the bottom of the home screen. This happens on all devices using IOS. I have...
View ArticlePlanned Maintenance - Total Connect Comfort server outage 15 July
Dear evohome/Single Zone/voice users Planned Maintenance - Total Connect Comfort server outage The Total Connect Comfort servers will undergo planned maintenance at the following point in time: •...
View ArticleIos 9
In case anybody is wondering if the app works in IOS 9 it doesn't at present. I have the beta version of IOS 9. Most other apps I have seem to work OK in it. No doubt we have an app upgrade coming...
View ArticlePre-binding
Just seen a tweet from Evohomeshop offering a 'pre-binding service'. What a brilliant idea! P.
View ArticleControl4 - any users or anyone that looked and said not for them?
Hi all, It would appear that the Control4 system has been in existence for some time now and yet it does not seem to be one of the first systems that are mentioned around these forums when people ask...
View ArticlePC Pro
So, anyone read the new issue of PC Pro yet? (Probably only with subscribers so far - will be in the shops any day, though). What do you think? Did I do Evohome justice? There's more to come in a few...
View ArticleSmart plugs that can automatically turn on/off
Hi, everyone, Recently I'm look for smart plugs that allow me to control my appliances via my smartphone. I find one as the following....
View ArticlePossible 868Mhz interference with Evohome
I installed a 4 underfloor zone plus 2 valve zone system about 10 months ago. Its worked perfectly through the winter and up till now however this morning we noted several COMMS FAULTS and several of...
View ArticleCortex mobile settings permissions
Can anyone point me to where the control settings for disabling an individual user's ability to make changes to configuration settings for objects within Cortex mobile? I have set up a user that is...
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