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Lagotek and Leviton Announce Integration and Joint Marketing Agreement for Vizia-RF and Lagotek Home Intelligence Platform
- ebuild (4/27/2007)
- Lagotek and Leviton Manufacturing today announced the integration of Leviton's Vizia-RF series of lighting and home control products with Lagotek's Home Intelligence Platform (HIP), a wireless whole home automation system. The combination of products provides a new level of quality and integration for all home electrical systems including lighting, zoned climate control, distributed audio, monitoring and surveillance, home entertainment, irrigation, shade and blind controls and security system integration. Vizia-RF includes advanced switches, dimmers, and plug-in modules controlled through Z-Wave, an industry standard wireless protocol.
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Leviton Expands Award-Winning Acenti Collection with Exclusive Sixplex Receptacle and New Switches
- eplans (4/27/2007)
- Leviton Manufacturing Company has expanded its line of Acenti wiring devices and lighting controls with the addition of an industry-exclusive Sixplex Surge Protective Receptacle and five electromechanical switches. The product additions bring the total number of devices in the Acenti Collection to more than 75 premium-grade products. Introduced in January 2005, the highly acclaimed, award- winning Acenti Collection offers residential and commercial wiring devices, lighting controls, voice and data devices and wallplates that seamlessly blend with the sophisticated décor of modern, upscale homes and commercial interiors. Acenti is the first new form factor for wiring devices since Leviton introduced its Decora line of designer-styled devices and controls.
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Intermatic Debuts InTouch Model Home Program at International Builders' Show
- ebuild (4/24/2007)
- Intermatic, Inc. is launching Model and Parade Home Kits featuring its InTouch wireless controls product line up at the International Builders' Show (IBS). "Intermatic developed Model and Parade Home Kits for builders and developers to help them provide added value and differentiation for their customers," said Jeff Bovee, commercial marketing manager for Intermatic, Inc. "Additionally, because these products all use wireless control, they can be installed using standard wiring, allowing builders to upgrade homes already in their inventory."
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Square D Residential Lighting Control Line
- REMODELING Magazine (4/23/2007)
- Schneider Electric. The Square D residential lighting control line now includes Clipsal input devices, including Saturn and Neo wall-mounted keypads. The keypads feature Dynamic Labeling Technology and can control up to eight lighting functions. Each button displays editable text or graphics to indicate the room or lighting scene it controls. Each button also has an independent timer for automated lighting control. New switches come in gray and faux metal finishes, while Saturn keypads are made from glass. 800.778.2733.
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Snap-Link Home Control System
- REMODELING Magazine (4/23/2007)
- HAI. The Snap-Link upgrade to the maker's Omni product line lets homeowners stay connected to automated systems even when they're away. The USB memory stick plugs into any Windows-based computer and uses a secure Ethernet port to communicate with lighting controls, HVAC, security systems, and more. Snap-Link also accommodates the Ultra Mobile PC platform in the home. There are no monthly fees for the service, and Snap-Link requires no software or dedicated server. 504.736.9810.
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Home Heartbeat Home Awareness System
- REMODELING Magazine (4/23/2007)
- Eaton. Monitor your house remotely with the Home Heartbeat home awareness system. Using wireless sensors, the system sends e-mail or text message alerts to users when appliances are left on, windows remain open, or water leaks strike. The affordable starter pack includes a base unit, Home Key LCD keychain, and one open/closed sensor. Only a phone line is required for setup. Though unable to correct problems that may arise, the system accommodates up to 30 sensors to keep users advised. A wireless water shut-off valve can be installed to interrupt water flow in the case of a leak. 216.523.4400.
- Schneider Electric Wired for Sound
- DIGITAL HOME MAGAZINE (3/12/2007)
- Schneider Electric this week showed off its new Audio Matrix family of multiroom audio products. Schneider, based Paris with North American operations in Palatine, Ill., makes the Square D Clipsal lightning control system.
- HAI Expands Audio Control
- DIGITAL HOME MAGAZINE (3/7/2007)
- HAI, a manufacturer of integrated automation and security products, has expanded its support of audio control through its Omni and Lumina home control systems.
- musical intelligence
- residential architect Magazine (3/1/2007)
- an advanced plug-and-play system caters whole-house audio control to the information age.
- Let There Be Light
- DIGITAL HOME MAGAZINE (3/1/2007)
- KEM Homes took a step toward new home technology when it showed Colorado vNet's lighting automation system at the Parade of Homes show in its hometown of Fort Collins, Colo.
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