The Official Smarthome Blog – All Things Home Automation

Getting the finest performance out of your high definition (HD) video components requires the use of superior cables to avoid losing quality in the data transfer. The ideal cable choice for today’s HD video equipment is HDMI, so long as your equipment supports HDMI. Most HDMI cables offer an adequate connection between today’s HD components and television sets. However, they are limited to short distances, often experience data (or picture) loss due to external interference and do not have the bandwidth to support some of the newest HD components and equipment of the future.

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• Powered cable that offers higher performance over long distances
• Separate transmit and receive electronic modules embedded into the connector heads
• Optimized tuning and signal analysis reducing EMI and external interference
• Does not require intermediate signal boosters like most long length HDMI video cables
• Lighter and more flexible and less bulky than traditional HDMI cables
• Price: $369.00

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The Enforcer Fail-Safe Electric Deadbolt can be used with your alarm system or through your intercom system to allow entry access control at the home or at the office. It can also be wired in with a digital keypad near the door to assure high security without the need for a key. The device has an open/close monitor that recognizes normally open (NO), closed (C), or normally closed (NC) status. An adjustable door lock delay timer will allow you to set the desired time in seconds before the door re-locks. A solenoid with automatically shut off if the door is not closed properly to prevent burning out. Fail-safe operation will unlock the door if power is lost. This product requires a 12VDC Power Supply, sold separately.

Heavy Duty Door Strike for Wood Doors.

• Designed for concealed placement in most hollow metal doors
• Fail-safe operation (unlocks if power is lost)
• Adjustable door lock delay timer
• Stainless steel construction and bolt
• Price: $209.99

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