About Premise

Premise is a powerful, flexible home-automation platform that emphasizes local control, extensibility, and a scripted object model. The community continues to preserve documentation, examples, and add-ons originally shared by enthusiasts.

What makes Premise different

• Local, extensible object model for devices, scenes, and logic
• Powerful builder tools and a structured UI for customization
• Community-driven knowledge base with examples and integrations

Premise user interface overview

Builder tools for modeling devices and logic

Built-in browser for navigation and control

Download Premise Builder Here: Includes Premise Builder and Premise SYS server. Premise Download site.

Modules & Add-Ins

There are numerous non-native plug-ins available for Premise; these plugins are called "modules." Adding most modules involves simple clicks, so you don’t have to be a programmer to use them. Modules are open-source and can be customized in VBScript via Premise Builder. They are stored in .xdo files which use XML to define and reference SYS classes. All modules run in a common thread.

There are also "add-ins" compiled using the Premise SDK. Add-ins are native, run in their own thread, and can be written in C++ or .NET. For SDK development see: Visual Studio 2008 Wizard and Quick Start Guide.

Popular community modules

• Elk M1G — Full Elk automation/security protocol implementation for lighting, keypad, etc.
  Forum: cocoontech.com …/file/62  |  Direct mirror: elk-m1g.zip
• Z-Wave (VRC0P) — Leviton VRC0P RS-232 bridge for locks, sensors, dimmers, thermostats.
  Forum: …/file/176  |  Direct mirror: zwave-vrc0p.zip
• W800RF32 — X10 RF + X10 wireless security (WGL Designs).
  Forum: …/file/159  |  Direct mirror: w800rf32.zip
• SpeechParser — Send speech commands to Premise using a web-based API.
  Forum: thread  |  Direct mirror: speechparser.zip
• MiniBrowser — Classic HTML UI.
  Forum: …/file/144  |  Direct mirror: minibrowser.zip
• DoorMinder — Reminders for open doors; pause controls.
  Forum: …/file/69  |  Direct mirror: doorminder.zip
• KODI — Import your KODI library, and control KODI with Premise using your voice.
  Forum: …/file/69  |  Direct mirror: doorminder.zip

Add-Ins

• Various Drivers (zip + source) — Autopatch, DirecTV, Infocus, Integra, Leviton Vizia RF, Marantz, NAD, Panamax, Pentair, Sony 777, Weeder Tech, WGL Designs.
• USB UIRT — Use USB UIRT with Premise for IR control.

Video tutorials

New walkthroughs and demos are posted to our channel:
youtube.com/@ellerycoffman/videos

Bixby voice control

The Premise for Bixby capsule securely bridges voice commands to your Premise server using Cloudflare Tunnels and AWS. Get started here: premisesystems.org/bixby.

Questions or help? Email [email protected].