Home Technology Articles
Brought to you by
Linear
Featured Articles
- StarLite Wireless Technology
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (9/7/2007)
- StarLite uses wireless radio frequency technology and the home's existing electrical wiring to create a central lighting control system in existing housing without the expense of tearing down walls and rerunning electrical wires. Installers can replace a home's existing light switches with new StarLite dimmers and keypads, and configuration is easy with the product's intelligent system feedback, the maker says. 877-466-5483. www.centralite.com.
-
Automatic Emergency Light
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (9/7/2007)
- The EgressLite, a recessed emergency light fixture powered by a central battery, automatically pops out to provide illumination along egress paths when AC power is lost. The neutral housing trim can be finished with paint, wallpaper, and other finishes. 866-494-4431.
-
Insteon Home Control Networking Technology
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (9/7/2007)
- Insteon is a home control networking technology that combines wireless RF, the home's existing electrical wiring, or both, to connect a home's appliances, lighting, and other systems. Any device embedded with the technology can be connected to another and managed from a remote control, keypad, light switch, computer, media center, or mobile device, according to the company. 866-243-8022. www.insteon.net.
-
Waterproof remote control
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (9/7/2007)
- Safe for use in hot tubs, pools, and showers, the WPR-48 remote comes in a rugged, waterproof case that won't slip from wet hands, the maker says. Available with up to 48 different commands, this remote comes with a lithium-ion battery and is compatible with any of the manufacturer's control systems. 800-237-2041.
-
Bench Speaker
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (9/7/2007)
- The Lake Placid bench speaker combines a useable bench and a speaker system that will fill an area up to 500 square feet with music. The 56-inch-wide unit includes two tweeters, two heavy mid woofers, and two bass enhancers. Also available is the Saratoga, an upscale version that provides sound to an area of 800 square feet. 914-939-8500.
-
AuroRa Lighting Control System
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (9/7/2007)
- AuroRa is a simplified radio frequency-based lighting control system that creates a safe path of light into and throughout a home from the homeowner's car, patio, or bedside. Styled like a traditional toggle switch, the pre-programmed system is available in an easy-to-install package containing five dimmers, one master control, one wireless controller, and one central antenna, the maker says. 610-282-3800. www.lutron.com.
-
AutoRa Lighting Control System
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (9/7/2007)
- AuroRa is a simplified radio frequency-based lighting control system that creates a safe path of light into and throughout a home from the homeowner's car, patio, or bedside. Styled like a traditional toggle switch, the pre-programmed system is available in an easy-to-install package containing five dimmers, one master control, one wireless controller, and one central antenna, the maker says. 610-282-3800. www.lutron.com.
-
DTV Shower System
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (9/7/2007)
- The digitally controlled DTV shower system offers users the ability to design customized shower experiences or use preprogrammed settings. The DTV's flow rate of up to 21 gallons per minute feeds up to eight showerheads, handshowers, or body sprays. 800-456-4537.
-
HIP 100 Touchscreen Control Panel
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (9/7/2007)
- Home Intelligence Platform (HIP)100 touchscreen control panels are designed to be elegant but unobtrusive, easily blending with the wall, according to the manufacturer. Current software applications for the HIP platform from Lagotek and its partners include climate control with multiple zones of heating and air conditioning, lighting, LED lighting for interior decoration, and others. 425-455-2165. www.lagotek.com.
-
InTouch Wireless Control
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (9/7/2007)
- InTouch wireless control products go above and beyond standard Z-Wave technology products by embedding higher-level functions, which are coordinated through the InTouch server, according to the manufacturer. The server provides full two-way, real-time status of every device in the network, including legacy Z-Wave devices, the maker adds. The control system can manage indoor and outdoor lighting, among other applications. 815-675-7000.
Subscribe to ebuild articles. Bring ebuild to you.
