
Microsoft will begin selling Insteon devices and starter kits in-store by early July.ĭeveloped in Irvine, California, Insteon is a fee-free home automation network that's long been popular with hobbyists.
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Though the Live Tile integration will obviously remain exclusive to Windows, Insteon's team tells us that they expect the rest of the new features to roll out to Android and iOS users at some point in the future - though they wouldn't commit to a timeline. Insteon is also touting a new Visitor Mode that will provide restricted system access to children or guests, as well as an improved dashboard view and multihouse support, which will enable users to control multiple homes or businesses from a single account.

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Insteon is also promising enhanced camera support that will allow users to view full-screen feeds, view multiple feeds at once, or use a camera without needing to install an Insteon Hub. Windows-exclusive features in the new version of Insteon's app will include complete Live Tile integration capable of offering status updates for multiple devices at once on the start screen of devices running Windows 8.1.

Insteon's new app for Windows Phone 8 devices will launch in June with exclusive features. Devices will range in price from $30 to $80, with kits starting at $199. These include individual products like the Insteon LED Bulb, as well as complete smart-home packages consisting of the Insteon Hub and select peripheral devices, similar to the Insteon Starter Kit we reviewed last year.

In addition, it won't be long after that before you start seeing Insteon products lining Microsoft Store shelves.
