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- iPhone It In
- CUSTOM HOME Magazine (3/1/2009)
Windows and Doors Go High-Tech- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (2/13/2009)
- Technology continues to weave its way into windows and doors with innovations that address convenience, security, and energy efficiency. Here are three trends worth watching.
- Builders' Show Product Picks: Day Four
- ebuild (1/27/2009)
- Products from Schlage, PureOFlow, and Tagaki
- Home Manager
- ebuild (1/22/2009)
- Utilizing Z-Wave wireless technology, the Home Manager provides easy access and management of a network of home controls, including lighting, HVAC, and security. Homeowners can easily configure the system, add devices, and create custom scenes via an on-screen wizard. Lighting, temperature, and lawn irrigation can be set up to maximize conservation.
- LiNK Z-Wave-Enabled Door Lock System
- ebuild (1/22/2009)
- LiNK is a truly wireless-controlled and Z-Wave-enabled door lock system that allows homeowners to control and monitor access to their home and home automation devices with a Web-enabled computer or mobile phone. Using a wireless bridge, the system plugs into an Ethernet port on the home computer's Internet router and will communicate with more than 200 additional Z-Wave-enabled home automation devices, including lighting, IP cameras, and thermostats. 800-847-1864.
- Whole-House Speaker Packages
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/18/2009)
- Aimed at streamlining how custom home builders integrate entertainment into their projects, the company has unveiled five whole-house speaker packages for walls and ceilings. Starting from $799 and going as high as $21,999, the packages will allow builders to create any type of media installation indoors or outdoors. Packages include condo/small house and a premium whole-house system. 905-564-1994.
- Floor-Warming Systems
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/18/2009)
- Homeowners can easily control their Nuheat floor-warming systems with the new Energy Star-rated Solo programmable thermostat. The dual-voltage (120v and 240v) unit features seven-day programmability and can link to other heating zones within the home and to external temperature sensors for a one-stop location of temperature and information control. A simple three-button design, full menu screen, and Web-based tutorial make programming easy. 800-778-9276.
- Wireless HVAC Control System
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/13/2009)
- This comfort and zoning platform allows homeowners to control their HVAC wirelessly. The highlight of the system is the handheld Portable Comfort Control device that homeowners can use to adjust indoor temperature; it also provides information on outdoor conditions. The product line also includes the wireless FocusPRO thermostat and Wireless Outdoor Sensor. 800-328-5111.
- Residential Wall Box Sensors
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/13/2009)
- Residential Wall Box Sensors are energy-saving vacancy- and occupancy-based controls ideal for stairways, hallways, large spaces, garages, and bathrooms. Featuring fixed time delays, the units eliminate the need for end-user adjustments. All models have 180-degree, 600-square-foot coverage, and an LED locator light provides visibility in darkened rooms. The sensors meet Title 24 standards and control up to 600 watts of incandescent, fluorescent, compact fluorescent, magnetic low-voltage, and electronic low-voltage lighting loads, as well as 1/6-hp motors. Each device fits a single-gang standard switch box and uses a decorator wall plate.800-776-4035.
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