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Control for consumers is the ultimate aphrodisiac and today Americans are used to having it in all facets of their lives. This control ranges from the interface on their iPods and their home theater remote controls, to the steering wheel-mounted radio controls in their cars and Web-enabled HVAC and security controls that are accessed from smartphones. Moen’s newest product release addresses the need for homeowners to control their showers, vertical spas and Roman spas. The company’s ioDigital system is designed to give users control over… View this story
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Unless I am sweating like a marathon runner, I rarely look at my thermostat. AMX wants to give us something special to look at. The company’‘s new AMX ViewStat Color Communicating Thermostat not only lists the current temperature, but gives you the sweaty (and sometimes chilly) details that are right around the corner—and it’s all in color. Other tidbits include readings for humidity, indoor and outdoor readings, and more. Sure, you can put your fashion fate into your local weatherman’s predictions, but can he save… View this story
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It takes a good imagination, close collaboration and strong determination to pile a mountain of electronics into a home without disrupting any of its natural beauty and tranquility. The electronics design team at Art and Automation in Wailuku, HI, demonstrated those qualities by infusing this 25,000-square-foot Hawaiian rendezvous with miles of cabling, dozens of speakers, several flat-panel TVs, and one control system intelligent enough to manage the operation of everything from a music server that can hold as many as 250,000 songs to an assortment… View this story
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What do you do if you want to go for a nice, warm swim but live in the chilly Northeast? You can build an indoor pool, but would you use it in the summer? Sure, if it has a retractable roof. That’s what this homeowner did when he built a pool with a motorized glass roof. The top panels slide down at the press of a button on one of the Crestron touchpanel controllers. A retractable pool cover is likewise motorized. That’s not the only… View this story
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Home electronics are great for entertainment and convenience, but can today’s high-tech goodies also allow you to save energy? Absolutely. Home electronics can even be a part of a green home that uses solar and geothermal power and is built using environmentally friendly materials. The electronics in this green home aren’t just a part of the supporting cast, however: They’re an essential element of a cutting-edge system designed not only to provide energy savings but also to monitor how much is saved. This Atlanta home,… View this story
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Build a bigger home, deal with drastic temperature swings. Owners of new homes have come to expect that the temperature upstairs will be several degrees higher than the temperature downstairs. But it doesn’t have to be this way. You can live in a home that’s comfortable on every floor by installing a zoned heating/cooling system while your new home is under construction. A zoned heating/cooling system treats each area of the house independently, based on its distinct needs. The temperature of each area is monitored… View this story
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