control HDMI devices

Using kwikwai, your home automation system can control HDMI devices by participating in the HDMI CEC exchanges between them. This can happen over a telnet or serial connection. Many HDMI CEC capable devices answer to status queries, and are capable to process IR codes sent over CEC. In many cases, kwikwai can advantageously replace traditional control methods such as IR stickers and RS-232 ports.

the media center use case

A single USB cable between your media center and kwikwai is all it takes to power kwikwai and exchange CEC messages, for example to turn off the TV once the show is over.

all the features

• HDMI CEC to telnet, serial and USB
• HDMI CEC and DDC acquisition, display and decoding from m2m only
• parameters settings from web interface
• command line and HTTP-JSON APIs
• compatible with all HDMI CEC messages of HDMI v2.1
• AV signal is not modified: independent from any video resolutions and audio formats
• DHCP compliant
• power supply through mini-usb port
• 2 HDMI connectors to support any HDMI topology (does not require any free HDMI port)
• installation friendly : small, silent & low power consumption device. Powered through mini-usb port, kwikwai can be directly powered by one of the USB ports of the AV equipment (e.g. the DVR) or from a universally available USB charger.
• future proof : easily and safely upgradable by design in order to benefit from new software version or follow any evolution of the HDMI CEC standard.