A developer of drivers, modules and plugins for home automation systems, Chowmainsoft has launched its own marketplace, an online portal allowing integrators to purchase and manage driver licences, update drivers, and obtain support.
Chowmainsoft Marketplace offers over 350 drivers across 160 unique manufacturer brands and nine control systems. Over half of these drivers are manufacturer-sponsored and available for free download. Supported control systems include Control4, Crestron, Crestron Home, Fibaro, Nice Home Management (ELAN), Q-SYS, RTI, Savant, and URC.
The new online portal gives integrators many benefits, including free showroom licencing which allows them to learn and demonstrate drivers before onsite installation. All drivers also come with a 90-day trial, allowing customers to evaluate drivers prior to integrators purchasing licences which can be done 24/7 through the marketplace. The platform also enables integrators to migrate licences to new systems independently, facilitating smooth transitions when home automation controllers are replaced or upgraded.
Chowmainsoft has a dedicated in-house driver development team with backgrounds in home automation manufacturing, distribution and installation. They have close relationships with control system and product manufacturers to design and develop feature-rich and easy-to-install drivers.
Technical support is also provided to integrators five days a week for 19 hours each day via tickets, chat and UK/US/AU phone numbers by team members in New Zealand, Australia and the UK.