The Official Smarthome Blog – All Things Home Automation

Having trouble choosing the right kit to jump into the INSTEON waters? We’ve made it easier than ever to find the right one for you!

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PEARL’s small square cabinet recesses into the interior wall space beneath second or third story windows so it is always where you need it, when you need it. Unlike portable escape ladders, PEARL provides “always there” functionality and peace of mind. Because it is permanently installed into the wall space under the window, escape is as simple as Open, Throw, and Go!® Open the window, throw out the ladder and descend. Furthermore, PEARL is the strongest escape and rescue ladder on the market, supporting up to 1500 pounds at any given time. This level of strength allows family members or rescue workers to descend while simultaneously assisting young children, elderly, or disabled persons on the ladder.

• 23′ 8″ ladder accomodates two and three story homes
• Engineered for repacking and reuse
• Supports 1500 pounds
• Fits standard 2″ x 4″ construction
• Price: $274.99

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Some studies have shown that feeding your pet smaller meals over the course of the day can prevent pet obesity and lead to better health. Unfortunately, most working people can’t get home to feed the dog at lunchtime, and many will forget to put out his breakfast in their rush to get out the door in the morning! Make sure your pet is fed regular amounts on a steady feeding schedule with the LeBistro 10-Pound Portion-Control Feeder, a programmable, automatic pet feeder that dispenses portions from 1/4 cup to 2 cups at up to three selected times per day. The LeBistro Portion-Control Feeder is powered by three D batteries (sold separately).

• Programmable feeder dispenses meals up to three times daily for better pet health
• 10-pound holder dispenses portions from 1/4 cup to 2 cups, as programmed
• Battery-operated unit requires no electricity or interaction to function
• Price: $59.99

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See the temperature at a glance as well as an accurate forecast without moving from your bed! The Honeywell Forecaster With Projection shows the time, indoor and outdoor temperature and forecast on an attractive display that can sit on your desk or nightstand, and it will also project the time and temperature onto a wall or your ceiling for at-a-glance information in the middle of the night. This weather station comes with a wireless sensor that transmits data continuously so that you’ll be able to see the outdoor temperature without leaving the comfort of your home. This device gets its time via radio signals from the U.S. Atomic Clock, one of the most accurate clocks in the world. The main unit is powered by the included adapter and two AA batteries, and the included sensor is powered by two AA batteries; all batteries are sold separately.

• Wireless weather station projects time, remote temperature and weather forecast on wall or ceiling
• Wireless sensor delivers temperature and forecast data to attractive weather station
• Weather station automatically sets to the U.S. atomic clock for ultra-accurate time
• Price: $99.99

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