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Monday, May 04, 2009
Minimal Tech Gear, But Maximum Control
Lisa Montgomery
05/04 07:41 AM,
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You won’t see a single touchpanel on the walls of this home. Nor will you run across big, beefy speakers or keypads blanketed with a bazillion buttons. With the exception of a 100-inch screen in the media room, this home doesn’t appear to be very high-tech at all. But when you pick up one of the family’s six remotes, the true sophistication of the electronic systems becomes apparent. From any one of these ordinary looking clickers, the homeowners can control every light switch in their…
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Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Crash! Do You Need Security Glass-break Detectors in Your Home?
Jason Knott
04/29 02:45 PM,
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Glass-break detectors are designed to “hear” the sound of breaking windows, creating a “first line of defense” for your home. The technology has improved immensely over the past several years. But do they really work and are they right for your home? Here are 4 things you need to know about glass-break detectors before you choose them as part of your security system. 1. Why Do I Need a Glass-break Detector? Glass-break detectors are designed to prevent a burglar from getting into your home by…
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Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Keep Tabs on Your Home with iPhone Surveillance App
Lisa Montgomery
04/15 08:25 AM,
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We’ve all had that sinking feeling that something bad is happening to our home while we’re at work, on the road or on vacation. Call it paranoia, but there’s no denying that disasters can and do strike when you least expect it. It happened to my family and just a few months ago. Arriving home from a weekend ski trip, we were welcomed to standing water in our rec room. A pipe had burst, ruining the floors and walls. We’ve since gutted and remodeled the…
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Monday, March 02, 2009
Colorado vNet Bulks Up Security Blanket
Arlen Schweiger
03/02 09:34 AM,
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Security may not be as sexy as home theater or even lighting control, but your home automation system wouldn’t be complete without it. Neither would your peace of mind. If you have a system from Colorado vNet, your home security options have been expanded, because the company has added integration of DSC and GE offerings to go with the Honeywell Vista models already included. The new offerings feature integrated security from DSC’s PowerSeries and GE’s Concord 4 Series of products. With Colorado vNet’s Security Application…
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Wednesday, February 11, 2009
D-Link Ships Web-Enabled Home Security System
Steve Crowe
02/11 02:00 PM,
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D-Link has added three new web-enabled home monitoring products to its security line. The D-Life Internet Surveillance Camera Starter Kit (DHA-390), D-Life Internet Surveillance Camera Expansion Kit (DHA-310), and D-Life Internet Surveillance Video Player (DHA-330) are now shipping to dealers. The DHA-390 is a surveillance camera that can monitor rooms from anywhere over the Internet. It has two color-coded Powerline adapters that use existing wiring to connect to the Internet. Up to four cameras can be viewed and controlled simultaneously. Other features: E-mail notification of…
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Sunday, February 01, 2009
Using Motion Sensors Outdoors
SmartHome
02/01 09:00 AM,
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History of Motion Sensors Motion sensors have been used with alarm systems since the 1970s. Back then, motion sensors were based on ultrasonic technology. Sound waves were emitted from a sensor, and the resulting reflected sounds were analyzed to detect changes. When a change was detected, the motion sensor notified the alarm system’s control panel (or whatever it was connected to). These ultrasonic sensors were frequently blamed for triggering false alarms. A phone ringing, an alarm clock sounding, or the heating system coming on could…
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Friday, January 23, 2009
Panamax Announces Home Theater Backup
Rachel Cericola
01/23 09:41 AM,
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No one likes a blackout. After all, there are only so many board games one can play. Your A/V equipment likes it even less. Panamax wants to keep things business as usual—at least when it comes to home theater. While your neighbors are huddling around a flashlight, you can feel the warm glow of your home theater system with the MB1000 UPS. Sadly, the device won’t deliver the extra juice to get you through a “Lord of the Rings” marathon. However, it will keep everything…
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Friday, January 09, 2009
HAI Shipping Access Control Line to Secure Your Home
Arlen Schweiger
01/09 10:56 AM,
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Still using keys to unlock your home’s doors? That’s so last millennium. Step into 2009 with some new Access Control products from Home Automation Inc. (HAI) that are now shipping. The access controls integrate with HAI’s home control systems such as Omni and Lumina, if you’ve already stepped into the automation game for your abode. There’s a proximity card reader and accessories that lets up to 16 readers be connected to a serial port on the HAI controllers. You get an input for a push-to-exit…
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Thursday, January 08, 2009
Black & Decker Automates Door Locks
Rachel Cericola
01/08 01:44 PM,
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Fumbling with keys is not very high-tech. That’s why Black & Decker has developed a few new automated door locks under its Kwikset and Baldwin brands. Designed to tie into your home control and/or security system, each of the locks will feature remote locking and unlocking, door status notification and automatic arming and disarming. Each product will also include SmartKey, which allows users to quickly re-lock the door for added security. One other nifty feature is that you can tap into the system via the…
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Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Swann Boasts Interference-Free FamilyCam
Rachel Cericola
01/06 04:37 PM,
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Need to do some spying around the house? Swann’s ADW-330 doesn’t disguise its spying eye inside a bear or even a pen. However, it does have the nifty moniker of “FamilyCam” to make you feel better about your prying eyes. The set features a wireless monitor and camera with Swann’s Advanced Digital Wireless technology, which basically means it can capture and transmit video without any interruptions. The video can go pretty far, too—up to 165 feet. “For parents, our Advanced Digital Wireless technology represents a…
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Monday, January 05, 2009
ezGear Wall Mounts UFO Surge Unit
Rachel Cericola
01/05 11:56 AM,
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This UFO sighting probably won’t inspire you to make a mashed potato sculpture, but it will protect some of your most prized electronics. ezGear just announced the ezSpace Wall Mount UFO, a space-saving surge protector that clings to the wall like a spider monkey and could have guests looking at you like one of the Coneheads. Despite its funky exterior, the unit can help with your growing electronics setup, providing a total of six outlets, with built-in 1050 Joule surge protection. Other features include an…
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Wednesday, December 03, 2008
On-Q Adds Video to Door Intercom
Rachel Cericola
12/03 11:33 AM,
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It’s nice to be able to check in with visitors via an intercom. However, checking them out is even better. On-Q/Legrand knows this. That’s why they have just announced the Selective Call Intercom Video Door Unit. It works like the standard intercom, but also features a wide angle, low 0.2 lux color camera. Connect the unit to On-Q’s LCD Console and you can view guests with one button press. Don’t like the cut of their jib? Don’t let them in. Even better, don’t answer the…
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