Daniel J SaitChowmainsoft, a global provider of driver, module and plugin development for home automation systems, announces the launch of the Chowmainsoft Marketplace.
This online portal allows integrators to purchase and manage driver licenses, update drivers and obtain support. The marketplace offers over 350 drivers across 160 unique manufacturer brands and nine control systems, making it the world’s largest driver marketplace. 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.
Integrators are able to benefit from free showroom licensing which allows them to learn and demonstrate drivers before onsite installation. Additionally, all drivers come with a 90-day trial, allowing customers to evaluate drivers prior to Integrators purchasing licenses which can be done 24/7 through the marketplace.
The platform also enables integrators to migrate licenses 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. This team collaborates closely with control system and product manufacturers to design and develop feature-rich and easy-to-install drivers, says the company.
Understanding the importance of driver support, Chowmainsoft provides technical support 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.
“Chowmainsoft is dedicated solely to drivers. Our focus on driver development and support ensures the success of our partners, be they integrators, home automation manufacturers, or product manufacturers. The marketplace is the next logical step in providing top-level service to our partners,” says Alan Chow, Managing Director.