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Pass and Seymour/Legrand Present Sensors and Timers- ebuild (1/7/2008)
- Pass & Seymour/Legrand (P&S), a leading manufacturer of electrical wiring devices and home systems, announces a new line of Sensors and Timers to reduce lighting energy consumption in virtually any type of room. P&S Sensors and Timers ensure that lights go out when they aren't needed, and there's a model for any commercial or residential application. From simple toggle-style to contemporary Decorator models, P&S Wall Box Sensors and Timers fit anywhere and come in a range of colors to match Switches and Receptacles.
HAI Introduces Omnistat2, a New Generation of Energy Efficient Thermostats - ebuild (1/3/2008)
- HAI (Home Automation, Inc.), a leading manufacturer of integrated automation and security products since 1985, has been promoting energy efficiency within the home environment for over 20 years providing ways for homeowners to reduce energy consumption while maximizing comfort. With the Omnistat2, HAI introduces a product that allows a homeowner to easily define temperature schedules and monitor their energy consumption for increased savings and comfort.
HAI's Snap-Link Mobile Puts Home Control in the Palm of Your Hand- ebuild (1/2/2008)
- Home Automation, Inc. is launching a cell phone (Smartphone) version of its award-winning Snap-Link software, called Snap-Link Mobile, at the Consumer Electronics Show. Snap-Link Mobile allows you to monitor and control lights, security, audio, temperatures, and webcams on handheld mobile devices, such as PDAs, Smartphones, or other devices running Windows Mobile operating software.
HAI's OmniTouch 5.7 Touchscreen Wins 2008 Innovations Award- ebuild (12/20/2007)
- Home Automation, Inc. (HAI), a leading manufacturer of integrated security and home automation products since 1985, has announced its newest Touchscreen, the OmniTouch 5.7 has been selected as an Innovations 2008 Design and Engineering Award honoree in the Integrated Home Systems product category by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA).
Leviton Brings Gigabit Networking Home- ebuild (12/19/2007)
- Leviton, the leader in residential networking, and North America's largest producer of electrical and electronic wiring devices, has expanded its structured cabling offering with the addition of the industry's first gigabit-speed home networking solution. Leviton's integrated Gigabit Network System enables today's homeowners to benefit from a superior high-speed networking capability that supports both current and future technologies, such as the latest in multi-player gaming consoles, NAS network drives, high-end media servers, high-speed networking devices, and other home technologies.
Linear Introduces "Plug and Play" APeX Module Design for OSCO Brand Gate Systems- ebuild (12/4/2007)
- Linear LLC, an innovator in the access control security market, today announced the release of the ApeX, its next-generation gate operator controller. The APeX is designed to work with all of Linear's OSCO brand gate operators, and to replace current circuit boards with a new design that is simpler and sleeker, while also integrating a number of convenient features, and providing greater integration between the gate operator and the access control system.
Richard Gray's Power Company creates an entirely new category for power management and UPS- ebuild (11/29/2007)
- Richard Gray's Power Company (RGPC) proudly announces the RGPC PowerVault, a premium whole-house power conditioning product that is the first of its kind for the custom installation market. The centralized RGPC PowerVault Whole Home UPS seamlessly keeps electronics working during power outages--and provides clean, consistent power at all times.
HAI Introduces Omnistat-Z line of Wireless Programmable Communicating Thermostats at Electronic House Expo- ebuild (11/8/2007)
- HAI's new Omnistat-Z line has built-in Z-Wave transceivers. When used with an HAI home automation controller the Omnistat-Z communicates wirelessly for the coordination of temperatures with other household functions, such as security settings, time of day, or room occupancy. Z-Wave is a wireless network protocol used in a wide variety of home automation devices made by numerous manufacturers.
- Study Reveals Desired Kitchen Technologies
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (11/8/2007)
- No kitchen is complete without a refrigerator, range, and dishwasher. But what about a recipe finder? A digital calendar? A home control station? According to the "Digital Kitchen Study" conducted by the CABA Internet Home Alliance Research Council, these are some of the high-tech features consumers desire. The study was based on a survey of 602 homeowners between the ages of 25 and 64 who have broadband Internet access and household incomes of more than $35,000 per year. Of the 22 concepts presented in the survey, the study found that some of the most desired kitchen innovations are a digital calendar that allows users to add appointments and notes for everyone in the household to see, a recipe projection system that would let users look up a recipe online, a universal charging station, and an energy usage and monitoring control system.
Brilliance Solar Energy System- CUSTOM HOME Magazine (11/7/2007)
- The new wireless meter for the Brilliance solar energy system allows homeowners to see how much energy they consume and how much their system produces. Ranging in size from 1 to 10 kW of power, the Brilliance system features roof-integrated modules or solar modules. 866.750.3150.
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