The Official Smarthome Blog - All Things Home Automation

This candle captures the elegance of a real wax candle in a flameless, everlasting candlelight at the touch of a button. These are the world’s only remote-controlled battery-operated flameless candles. Using LED bulb technology, these electronic candles produce a soft flickering flame just like a real candle.

This Flickering LED Remote-Controlled Candle is also available to be purchased in a three piece candle kit.

• Candles look so realistic guests will try to blow them out!
• Remotely controlled - sit on the couch & “light” the candles
• Beautiful & safe - no worrying about fires
• Flickers like a real fire-burning candle
• Price: $39.99

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If you want to use a modulator to view surveillance footage on a specific UHF or CATV channel from any television in your home, you’ll need access to one or more empty channels. If you can’t find an empty channel, you can block CATV channels over 105, thus allowing modulators to insert a channel without interference.

• Block a set of CATV channels to assign them to surveillance cameras
• Create a modulated channel to broadcast without interference
• Modulator sold separately
• Price: $34.99

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This ultra-secure LCD/Plasma Articulating Mount from K2 Mounts folds your 37-inch to 60-inch screens flat against your wall when not in use, and extends its articulating arm up to 26 inches. This can increase the perceived size of a display by up to 40 percent! Installation hardware for nearly every make and model TV is included with this solid steel unit, as well as the screws to mount it to wood studs, saving you frustrating trips to the hardware store. Note: you will need additional materials to mount in masonry or metal stud walls. The mount comes with a lifetime guarantee as well as free component insurance up to $10,000.

• Fits most brands of flat panel displays 37-61 inches
• Extendable articulating arm increases perceived screen size
• Solid steel construction
• Black powder-coat finish helps hide the mount
• Lifetime guarantee with $10,000 connected equipment insurance
• Price: $449.99

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Control A/V components behind closed doors or in another room in your home. The Xantech Micro Link Round IR Sensor is a surface-mount IR receiver that features a white bezel to blend with your décor. This sensor comes with a 7-foot cable of 3-conductor ribbon terminating in a 3.5mm stereo mini plug to connect easily to a Xantech block with an IR receiver or auxiliary jack. An RF grid in the sensor’s pick-up window helps reduce EMI (electro magnetic interference). Typical range is 30 feet with an acceptance angle of 55 degrees off axis. This system requires a Xantech connecting block as well as IR emitters and a compatible power supply (sold separately).

• Control audio/video equipment from 30 feet away
• Unobtrusive design allows for stealth installations
• 3.5mm stereo mini plug connects to Xantech blocks with an IR Receiver or Auxiliary jack for easy setup
• Installation and trim hardware included
• Price: $74.99

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You don’t need to drill a hole in your equipment cabinet in order to set up an IR distribution kit. The Hidden Link Plasma-Proof IR Kit comes with a shelf-top IR receiver that can stand next to your television, even if it’s a plasma screen. The IR receiver delivers your commands to a connecting block, which you can set up in a cabinet or equipment rack. Plug the four included IR emitters into the connecting block and affix them to four A/V components to control them remotely using your existing IR remote. The required power adapter is also included with this kit.

• IR receiver rejects interference from plasma displays, direct sunlight and fluorescent tube lights
• Connecting block distributes IR commands to up to four A/V components
• Power supply included
• Price: $269.99

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The X10 Mini Controller is perfect for bedstands, telephone tables and any place were space is limited. This compact, value-priced mini controller lets you command up to 8 different X10-compatible receivers, including lamp and appliance modules, wall switches and universal modules.

• Control up to 8 different groups of X10 compatible receivers
• DIM/BRIGHT control and an ALL LIGHTS ON, ALL UNITS OFF button
• Price: $15.99

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The SoundDock Portable system’s big sound and slim, sleek design are made possible by proprietary waveguide speaker technology and powerful neodymium speakers. Now you can play your iPod out loud - almost anywhere. The system is engineered to be moved easily from place to place. A rechargeable lithium-ion battery provides more power and longer playtime than most other types of rechargeable batteries, for hours of listening enjoyment. A rotating dock folds neatly inside the main enclosure for easy storage and protection during transit. And a remote easily controls the SoundDock Portable system and basic functions on your iPod - including playlist navigation.

• A portable digital music system that delivers quality audio performance - without compromise
• Waveguide speaker technology helps to deliver powerful, lifelike sound from a small, slim design
• Lithium-ion battery for hours of unplugged listening enjoyment
• Rotating dock spins to fold neatly inside enclosure
• Charges iPod® when plugged into an electrical outlet or when on battery power
• Price: $399.00

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Power three different devices in your Leviton structured wiring/automation panel with a single DC power supply. The 12-volt Universal Mini DC Power Supply features three DC power connectors, and this easy-to-install device drops into the knockout located on the bottom panel of Leviton Series 140, 280 and 420 structured media enclosures. Just use wire nuts to connect the power supply to the incoming line, neutral and ground wires.

• 12-volt power supply powers three DC devices in structured wiring panels
• Compatible with Leviton 140, 280 and 420 series panels
• Foldback function protects connected devices from overloads and short-circuits
• Efficient circuitry operates at a low temperature
• Price: $79.99

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The purpose of installing dimmable lights is to promote the aesthetics of your room, showing your décor in its best light for daily use or special occasions. Why not invest in controls that are as pleasing to the eye as possible? The 600-watt Acenti™ Dimmer for incandescent lights is part of Leviton’s new Acenti line of dimmers, switches, receptacles and accessories that are both attractive and durable, all featuring a five-year warranty. This dimmer will control a single light and works by itself or in a three-way or more application. Because of their innovative contoured geometry and uniform construction and matte finish, Acenti dimmers and switches require Acenti wallplates for installation.

The Acenti Dimmer 600w Incandescent Dimmer is also available in Natural and Alabaster.

• Attractive dimmer control combines fashion with function
• Separate dim/bright bar has an LED indicator for lighting level
• Part of the Acenti line of matching dimmers, switches, wallplates and more
• Price: $39.99

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Turning on a ceiling fan used to be a two-step process: flick the switch and then walk to the fan to pull a chain for speed control. Why not control the fan right at the switch? The 1.5-Amp Fan Speed Control is part of Leviton’s new Acenti line of dimmers, switches, receptacles and accessories that are both attractive and durable, all featuring a five-year warranty. Because of their innovative contoured geometry and uniform construction and matte finish, Acenti dimmers and switches require Acenti wallplates for installation.

The Acenti 1.5A Fan Speed Control is also available in Natural and Alabaster.

• Attractive fan wall control combines fashion with function
• Separate control bar has an LED indicator for fan power level
• Part of the Acenti line of matching dimmers, switches, wallplates and more
• Price: $41.99

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