Top Questions

If you can control it - we will support it. Superna can control devices and systems which are operated through TCP/IP, Infrared, Serial protocols, dry contact sensor devices, UPnP, Z-Wave and Instaeon products.

The Superna solution can integrate with all existing solutions that provide the ability to be controlled by 3rd party devices using available industry standards.

The number of automation scenarios that can be triggered is virtually limitless. Superna supports both event triggering and time scheduling, where the scheduling can be a relative schedule such as "half an hour before sunset" or every first Monday in the month at 7AM. The scenarios may be personal security, comfort or energy and environment management tasks. They can be scenarios such as lightening, heating or even watering the lawn or more complex scenarios including media streaming and variable information. The only limitation to the type of scenarios is the needs and imagination of the end user.

The Superna solution is based on an intuitive, user friendly interface, with wizards and graphic representations that make the installation and configuration of a Superna solution one of the least complicated and time-consuming of the solutions available in the market today.

The Superna Digital Home is a 3 in 1 solution providing an affordable answer for Home Control, Home Automation and Digital Media Distribution. The Superna Digital Home has been created with the integrator and end-user in mind. It is a flexible and scalable solution which is easy to install and maintain. No coding knowledge is required as no coding is performed in the installation. The system has a fully customizable user interface and set-up providing ultimate flexibility without complex programming.

Your Superna solution is bidirectional - you can get the status of any device or system that supports two-way communication, (ex. serial, USB and IP enabled devices). The system also keeps a record of the last command sent to infrared devices, this allows you to know what the last operation that was performed on a unidirectional device.

There is no limit to the number of devices or systems that can be connected to Superna. Our networking architecture allows you to add as many nodes as you would like, unlike the traditional home automation "server-like" architecture.

There are plenty of ways to interface with Superna: 1. The Superna Touch Panels. 2. You can also turn any PC, PDA or Media Center PC into an interface by installing Superna's ControlWare™ software. 3. Superna's ControlBoxes provide you an OSD (On-Screen Display), turning your TV into an interface device.

Yes. Superna's platform is open for developers to add their own applications and load them on to Superna's platform. For more information, please refer to the developers section of our website.

No. The Superna platform is based on standard networking architecture, allowing you to start with a single application or zone and then expand over time to more applications or other zones in your home.

Yes. Superna provides a "UPnP stack" for legacy products that are to connected within a Superna solution. In this way, legacy products become UPnP compatible.

Yes, by installing our ControlWare™ software your PC will become a Superna interface. In addition, you will be able to connect devices directly to your PC's serial or USB ports if available, and also stream media to or from other computers.

Superna's ConfigNet™ software provides the easy configuration and management tools, which allow you to setup and maintain a digital home solution with no programming. ConfigNet™ provides you maximum personalization with minimum hassle. For more information go to the ConfigNet™ product page on our website.

No. The only infrastructure required to install Superna is a standard home network – wired or Wi-Fi. All of Superna's products are network capable, and can be connected to your existing home network. If you don't already have a home network, this is the easiest home automation infrastructure to install. Wireless home networks can be installed in any home, making them Superna ready.

Superna allows you to turn your new or old computers into interface devices, home automation controllers, media servers and media players for streamed audio/video from other PCs. All you need to do is to install our ControlWare™ software and Media server software and your existing PC, PDA or media center computers will become nodes in the Superna Digital Home.

Superna utilizes standard IP home networks, wired as well as Wi-Fi, to connect devices and appliances throughout the home for complete home control, digital media distribution and streaming and home automation.

UPnP certified vendors are listed on the UPnP forum on www.upnp.org. The Forum consists of more than 800 vendors, including industry leaders in consumer electronics, computing, home automation, home security, appliances, computer networking, and mobile products. Vendors may support UPnP on some or all their devices without being a part of the forum. Please contact the vendor in question directly for further information and verification of their compatibility.

Superna enables consumers to connect legacy electronic devices to their home computer network for delivery of digital audio/video content, lighting, HVAC and home control and automation to any room in the house. The use of standard IP network topology eliminates the need to either remodel or rewire the entire house at the time of installation. Superna systems are easier to install and cost less than any other home automation solution.

Absolutely. Our wireless capabilities allow you to install the Superna solution in almost any environment with no need to rewire your home.

Short for Universal Plug and Play, it is a networking standard that provides compatibility among networking equipment, software and peripherals of the 800+ vendors that are part of the Universal Plug and Play Forum. UPnP works with wired or wireless networks and can be supported on any operating system. UPnP boasts device-driver independence and zero-configuration networking.