News from Rako Controls

Rako Controls iPhone/iPod Touch App

Apple iPhone/iPod Touch Application

Rako has an iPhone™ App, downloadable from the iTunes™ App Store that allows control of a Rako installation from an iPhone™ or iPod Touch™.  The application gives control of any room, whether it be lighting or curtain/blind control. Access to all available rooms, scenes and channels, all of which can be named for easy identification.
The App can be used with existing wireless systems, the new wired network or combined systems. No configuration by the user is required, all information is stored within the Rako Ethernet bridge.

System requirements:

To allow the iPhone to communicate with the network a Rako APR-Bridge (for use with wireless-only systems) or WRE-Bridge (for wired or hybrid wireless systems) needs to be installed along with a wireless router for the Wi-Fi link with the iPhone™. The Bridge needs to be uploaded with the RASOFT programming file of the project. The file can either be an existing project file, if available, or created using the Rasoft programming software (included) which requires a PC running Windows XP or Vista. You can download the Rako Controls application for free.

New Wireless Control Panel:  Advanced Features

New control panels are being introduced using a more powerful processor that allows more functions to be introduced into the wall panel (applies to RCP, RCS and RAH07 controls).  These functions can be found on all controllers v1.6.1 onwards, accessed by pressing and holding buttons on the control panels. The new features include; fade rates, power-up mode and master control by a ‘press-n-hold’ function.

Rako Controls installation

We can provide installation of Rako Controls as part of a home automation / lighting control system.