By connecting our JTX Fitness cross trainer to our contextual smart home, it is possible to deliver a much better user experience and greater comfort in the home.
In this case the cross trainer is connected using an Everspring AN157-3 Z-Wave appliance plug/module but our technology abstraction allows any similar type of appliance control plug to be used. This is used to simply tell our Home Control System when the cross trainer is switched on and off. We don't use it for remote control but we could. This particular module does not support energy monitoring.
We use models for all connected appliances and for all types of connected appliances in our Home Control System. Our technology abstraction this means that any appliance added to our home inherits all of the capabilities supported by our models and all those of our wider smart home. Essentially, every connected appliance becomes instantly very smart and they can all be controlled by any of the many user interfaces available, providing a great user experience.
Our models include the ability to track when devices are switched on or off and how long each state is maintained. For all devices it is really easy to set a time period to generate notifications and/or switch the state. So with some simple configuration, any connected device or appliance can behave this way. It is also possible to configure voice announcements or trigger the alarm.
The main reason for connecting our cross-trainer is so that it can provide occupancy information for our contextual smart home. It being on is a clear and persistent indicator of someone being in our conservatory. The Home Control System will then adapt all aspects of this room accordingly, such as keeping it lit when it is dark outside.
Our Home Control System will also track how long the cross-trainer has been on for and switch it off automatically, it if thinks it has been left on.
