The Official Smarthome Blog – All Things Home Automation

The Sylvania Battery Powered Adjustable Clip-On LED Book Light is the ideal companion for reading, taking notes, or searching for something, all while in the dark. It can be used in the bedroom so you can let you loved one sleep or while traveling so you don’t have to disturb others. The LED is situated on an extendable gooseneck and can swivel up and down to direct your light in just the right place. A large clip firmly attaches to books, magazines, binders and day planners. It is powered by two CR2016 batteries (included) so there are no wires dangling around to bother you. And unlike traditional incandescent lights, LEDs do not heat up so there is no danger if you fall asleep and the light tips onto your book or blanket. The Sylvania Battery Powered Adjustable Clip-On LED Book Light offers plenty of illumination for small spaces and is adaptable to suit your needs.

• Swivel LED light head with extendable and retractable gooseneck
• Large clip for secure mounting
• Convenient slide on, slide off switch
• Compact and portable
• Price: $8.99

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The Simplehomenet EZIO40 has four independently controlled relay outputs that will operate normally opened or normally closed contacts. The 4 dry-contact relay outputs allow you to control low voltage 120 Volt AC (up to 5 Amps) or 24 Volt DC loads. Each relay can be linked individually or with other the other relays on the device as a responder to a group command from an INSTEON controller. The device also has a built-in powerline interface and acts as a repeater of powerline INSTEON signals. Additionally, a programmable timer can be set on each relay to force an off condition providing momentary action from 1 sec to 255 minutes. The simple press of a button from your INSTEON KeypadLinc, RemoteLinc or from your cell phone through a SmartLinc, you can switch loads such as large relays, furnace heaters, blowers, chimes, momentary pushbuttons and more, the possibilities are endless.

• Four outputs let you control both AC and DC loads
• Compatible with INSTEON and X10 products
• Pass through outlet
• Easy installation takes only minutes
• Price: $109.99

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While candles can add beautiful ambience to any setting, even a mild breeze can turn a small candle into a dangerous fire hazard. In addition they don’t last long and can become costly to replace. But this long-lasting battery-operated candle uses non-flammable LED bulbs that offers a realistic flickering light that imitates natural candle flame action. Made of real sweetened biscotti scented wax that has a distressed texture in beeswax color, it offers an authentic aroma, feel and look. This flame-less candle runs on battery power, you’ll never have to worry about the flame burning out of control. The Battery-Operated Sweet Biscotti Scented LED Flicker Candle is powered by four AA batteries, sold separately.

Also available in Limegrass Cypress Scented and Pomegranate Passion Scented.

• Battery powered, no need to run an electrical cord to an outlet
• Realistic flickering LED bulbs simulate candlelight, without the worry of fire or heat
• Made of sweetened biscotti scented wax with a distressed texture
• Dim and bright modes offer up to 180 hours light on one set of batteries
• 100,000 hour triple-LED light source will last approximately 10 years
• Price: $19.99

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Most electric companies charge two electricity rates, one price for standard use and a different price for peak consumption periods. Unlike other similar products that can only calculate for one price at a time, the UPM Dual Rate Energy Meter with LCD Display has a function that allows for two separate energy rates and corresponding time periods. This means you can accurately see at a glance how much energy appliances use and what they’re costing you. By accurately measuring energy consumption of home and office electronics and appliances you can make decisions on how to reduce your electricity costs. It features a large LCD screen, four simple buttons, overload detection and backup batteries. This easy-to-use plug-in device automatically calculates voltage, amperage, wattage, maximum wattage, run time and total kilowatts per hour; identifying which appliances are costing you the most to help you save money.

• Energy monitor and consumption tracking
• Maximum current load and wattage readings
• Energy cost calculation
• Energy usage time
• Overload warning
• Price: $29.99

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If you already own or plan to purchase a CD-DVD Storage Book, the 32 disk capacity may not be enough to hold your entire collection. This binder insert package will give you the capacity to store an additional 32 disks. Each insert protects your media with soft-lined sleeves, so there is no worry of scratching your discs. There are also small index cards located in every disc sleeve that let you detail specific information about each disc. The Refill Insert Sleeves are a great way to protect, store, and organize your CD, DVD, video game or Blu-ray disk media.

• Eight insert sleeves hold a total of 32 CDs or DVDs
• Index cards let you write specific information about each disk and place it on the sleeve
• Soft liners built into each sleeves protect your disk from scratches
• Price: $8.99

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