Rithum intros new features with software update 2.0.0

A software update has been released that introduces a range of new features to the Rithum Switch, including variable font sizes, audio grouping, and a host of climate control features called Rithum Stat.

Launching its new climate control system, which will soon move out of beta and into general release, Rithum Switch users will now have access to a full suite of climate control functions straight out of the box without the need for a third party integration from other smart heating systems.

From the main climate screen, users can use the sliding scale to manually adjust the target temperature, or alternatively, they can click the ‘+’ and ‘-‘ buttons. Users can also manually turn the climate system on and off, as well as select individual zones or rooms from other climate integrations. It is also possible to resume the schedule following any manual overrides.

A tab on the left takes users to a dedicated scheduling screen, which allows users to plan their weekly climate needs with up to eight time and heating set points per day. Simple and easy to use, time blocks can be added or removed from each day with just a few taps, and the copy and paste feature allows users to copy one day’s settings to another.

While not available on earlier switch models due to them not having a built-in temperature sensor, the latest Rithum Switch can be updated to 2.0.0 to access the Rithum Stat functionality.

As well as being able to support multiple scene or media plugins, Rithum Switch now supports multiple climate integrations. This means that homes can have another climate integration, such as Fibaro Climate or Tado alongside each other and alongside Rithum Stat. Users can simply add multiple climate integrations as required to use this feature.

Audio grouping is also now possible thanks to the 2.0.0 software update. With BluOS and Sonos integrations, users are now able to create and edit groups, allowing them to create a fully immersive audio experience across the whole home, an open plan zone, or just a single room. Once updated, the Rithum Switch will show a new groups icon in the zone list on the media screen.

Another feature introduced through the new software update is the ability to change the text size on the scenes screen, something that has been regularly requested by integrators and users. Following the update, users can navigate to settings, screens, scenes screen, and then button text size to select from small, medium or large text sizes.

In case users wish to see what different screens have to offer, Rithum Switch now contains three demo plugins: Demo Scenes, Demo Media, and Demo Climate. Set up is the same as any other plugins and allows users to play with the different interfaces.

 






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