It's November and time to vote for Control Engineering's Engineers' Choice Awards.

groov is a finalist! We're in the Software - Mobile Apps category, way down at the bottom of the page.

Now compatible with almost all industrial automation and building automation systems and equipment, groov makes it simple to build your own custom app. You can monitor and control whatever you need to, right from your smartphone or tablet.

• Mix equipment and systems from multiple manufacturers.
• Include only the data and controls you need, so the interface is clean and easy to use.

If you've had your groov Box or groov Server for almost a year now, you'll soon be seeing a renewal email for groov Maintenance.

What is groov Maintenance? It's simple: groov Maintenance lets you get groov updates for free.

groov de Opto 22 hace que sea fácil de desarrollar una aplicación móvil para casi todos los sistemas y equipos de automatización.

Y puede usar la aplicación en casi cualquier Smartphone, Tablet o incluso una Smart TV, sin importar el tamaño, la marca o sistema operativo.

Check out these two new How-to Workshop videos for groov:

Using the Trend gadget in groov—groov 2.2 makes real-time trends much more flexible, with up to 4 pens, up to 7 days of data, and more. Watch this new video and see how to add the trends you need for your application.

groov 2.2 is now released! This free update includes plenty of new features.

We already told you about the new momentary button, better trending, dark background colors, and Stash.

This time we'll focus on some more new features that save you time and give you more flexibility.

In a new video on YouTube, Design World Managing Editor Leslie Langnau introduces the second-generation groov Box—fanless, compact, and industrially hardened.

The video highlights how you would use the new groov Box and includes a short getting-started piece by our own Ben Orchard.

groov 2.2 is now released! It's a free update and it includes new and improved features you'll want to have, like these.

Improvements to trends

• Track more data with up to 4 pens
• Track data longer—up to 7 days

Is there a way to see whether a specific tag from your tag database is currently in use in your groov mobile interface?

Absolutely.

You can also find out where a tag is used, what gadget it's attached to, and whether it is used multiple times. Here's how.

You've got your groov Box and you're ready to plug it in and start building a mobile operator interface for your automation system. Great!

In our latest video, Opto 22's Director of Training Mary St. John walks you through the quick-start steps. You'll set up your groov Box, activate it and get your license file, enter passwords and begin your interface.