If you are a user of a previous version of HCA, we hope you have enjoyed using our product since you purchased it !

HCA continues to improve and grow every release.  Even those of us that are primarily X10 users will find features in this release that we didn't realize we needed.  The newly renovated web interface even works on my PDA/Smartphone - something I never really knew I needed, but now I can't envision how I'd do without it.

 ---Myron D

In our continuing effort to bring you the best possible home automation software, we have released version 8 of HCA. Before you go further please take a look at all the exciting features of HCA8.

We bet you have some questions:

Do I qualify for an upgrade?
You can purchase the upgrade if you are a registered user of any version of HCAand still have it installed on the computer you will be installing HCA 8.

I have HCA 8 Standard and want to upgrade to HCA 8 Plus.  Can I do this?
Yes.  Just follow the instructions listed below.

How much does the upgrade cost?
As outlined in the HCA 8 information there are three flavors of HCA 8.   The cost for the upgrade depends upon which version and flavor of HCA you have now, and what flavor and version your would like.  The costs are in this chart.

Locate what you currently have registered along the top of this chart and what you want to use along the left side.  The upgrade price is listed.

Before you buy, please read this:

Can I upgrade from HCA Limited?
No. HCA Limited is a no-cost copy of HCA.  We freely admit that HCA limited is a way to show you most of the features of HCA and show you how easy it is to use HCA in your home.  We hope it proves so interesting to you that you will purchase HCA Standard, Plus, or Pro.  Since HCA Limited costs nothing, there is no upgrade pricing from it.

How do I purchase an upgrade?
Purchase for the upgrade is made in a very simple way using PayPal.  There are links at the bottom of this page that will take you to the PayPal site and get your order ready. 

How does it work with PayPal and how do I get the upgrade instructions?
Once you complete the purchase with PayPal we get an email from them telling us that you have made the purchase.  We  then verify that you are a registered user and once that is done we send you download instructions for HCA and a new registration key.  You should receive email from us within 2 business days, and often much quicker, after you make the purchase with PayPal.  If you have not received email from us within 2 business days, please send email to technical support.

The download instructions contain a link to where you can download HCA.  You also receive a registration key.

Can I get the upgrade on a CD?  Do I receive one in addition to the download?
No.  As it says above, after the purchase you will be emailed download instructions.  At this time we don't make HCA upgrades available on CDs.   Everything that would be on a CD is already available for download.

What is your upgrade and support policy?
The upgrade and support policy is outlined here.

What if I purchased HCA and never registered?
Well, you were told to register!  See there was a reason! Send email to technical support with details on when and where you purchased HCA and what version it was.  Technical support will help you get registered so you can qualify for the upgrade.

What if I purchased HCA 7, or upgraded to HCA 7, within 60 days prior to the release of HCA 8?
As outlined on the Upgrade and Support page if you just purchased or upgraded HCA recently you can receive a no cost upgrade to HCA 8.  Send email to technical support with information on when and where you purchased your previous version of HCA.

Upgrade Pricing

This pricing chart is only if  you are already a registered HCA user and want to upgrade to the latest version or to upgrade to a more capable flavor of HCA.  Locate what you currently have registered along the top of this chart and what you want to use along the left side.  The upgrade price is listed.  Use the button to make the purchase.  These upgrades are handled by PayPal and download as described above.

Please read this before purchase:
As it says above, after you complete the purchase we get notified by PayPal.  We then send email to you using the buyer email address that PayPal gave us.  Every so often we either can't send email to you - the buyer address is wrong or blocked - or we do send it and you don't receive it.

After a few days you start sending up emails saying "were is my download"? And we can't reply because those replies bounce back or you don't get our replies.  So what do we do?  We keep trying to send you email.  We start doing internet searches looking for a phone number so we can call you.  Or if all fails, we print out the download instructions and postal mail them to you using your PayPal shipping address.  And still sometimes that doesn't work.

So please, if you don't receive your download instructions within 2 business days, check your junk email catcher if you have one as our emails may be there!  And if that fails, in your "Were is my download" email, please include a phone number so we can call you and resolve this.

New User Pricing

Are you new to HCA and have never purchased HCA before?  Look here.

Never used PayPal ?  Sign up here.  It's quick and easy and costs nothing!