Need a decent Android app that looks like a dedicated controller

Apps & Remote Access
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I have been using Homewave on my iOS devices and it is a fantastic controller. I love the way you can create your own buttons and even lock screens.

My problem is finding something as good for Android. I recently acquired a 7" Android tablet and thought I could use it as an in-wall home controller. I want to be able to configure buttons and be able to lock at least the security screen so you would have to enter a code to disable my sensors etc. I also want the app to be locked so users can’t get to other apps so it has a embedded/OEM feel. Any suggestions? I’m also a bit ignorant in the Android world so apologies if questions on this platform appear that way.

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Unfortunately there is no alternative to what HomeWave does. Some app options for Android are HomeBuddy, AutHomationHD (my app), and a few others.

  • Garrett
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Check out IRule. As I do not use it yet myself because of its expense, it seem to do a lot.

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[quote=“garrettwp, post:2, topic:175777”]Unfortunately there is no alternative to what HomeWave does. Some app options for Android are HomeBuddy, AutHomationHD (my app), and a few others.

  • Garrett[/quote]

Trying AutHomationHD now and it’s looking like the best choice. It doesn’t look like I can lock the screen though so you can’t easily accidentally get to the settings, correct? Ideally, if I could set it up to be locked to a subset of a few buttons and not let the user easily exit the app, it would work perfect.