The Official Smarthome Blog – All Things Home Automation

Increase security to exterior entryways of your home or office by installing the Enforcer Indoor/Outdoor Wall Mounted Photoelectric Beam Sensor. The Transmitter/Receiver sensor has a rugged all-weather waterproof enclosure and a range of up to 35 feet that ensures reliable operation in just about any environment. The kit includes brackets designed for wall mount applications for both the sensor unit and the beam reflector. Some typical applications for this product would be as a safety sensor for garage doors or outdoor gates, overhead door security sensor, entry detection for store fronts or to assist in measuring parking distance. When the beam is broken, the sensors will turn on the LED light and trigger a normally closed or normally open relay output on your alarm system or warning device. This product requires a 12VDC-240VDC or a 24VAC-240VAC power supply, sold separately.

• Create an invisible security barriers for driveways, gates or garages
• Pre-wired a six foot cord with SPDT normally closed and normally open relay outputs
• Weatherproof rating for outdoor applications
• Adjustable sensing distance
• Price: $123.99

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Most home security systems rely on detecting burglaries by sensing a door or window being opened or by motion in the house. A magnetic sensor only detects when the door or window opens and a motion sensor triggers only after they’ve entered the home. But what happens if the burglar climbs through a broken window or glass door? By installing the Enforcer 12VDC Hard Wired Glass Break Sensor your security system can instantly trigger by the sound of breaking glass. This sensor is ideal for rooms with many windows or where attaching a vibration sensor directly to the glass may not be possible. The hard wired sensor receives power from an alarm panel and contact can be wired with RF-shielded cable. It will monitor for the sound of breaking glass up to 45 feet away, depending on your installation. What really sets this apart from other similar products is the patented yellow turbulence LED that allows for fast and easy sensitivity adjustments without the need for an external test meter. The ability to fine tune the sensitivity adjustments virtually eliminates false alarms. You can use as many of these glass break sensors throughout your home and in conjunction with a security system as is necessary to provide the piece of mind you are looking for.

• Recognizes the audio pattern of glass breaking to trigger your security system
• Adjustable sensitivity technology eliminates false alarms
• Up to a 45′ coverage radius
• Tamper proof case
• Price: $58.99

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This two channel stereo amplifier produces clean, clear and crisp audio, with no added distortion at up to 15 Watts per channel. It is a great solution for amplifying your iPod, MP3 player or computer in a bedroom or small area. Simply connect your audio out or headphone jack to the RCA inputs on the back of the amplifier, connect a pair of speakers using the detachable connector, and you’re ready to go. The compact size of this amplifier makes it ideal for placement in almost any dry environment; in the garage, under the computer desk, in a closet, or even in a cabinet beneath your built-in barbecue. There is a power switch, LED power indicator, adjustable volume control and also includes a 13VDC power supply. This item is built to last, with circuitry that protects itself from overheating, overloading, overvoltage and undervoltage. No longer do you only have to use your headphones, crank up your favorite music and share it with friends and family using this mini stereo amplifier.

• Amplifier has 15 watts RMS per channel rating, perfect for small areas
  
• Small form factor fits almost anywhere
• Gold RCA inputs, detachable speaker jack outputs
• Manual volume adjustment and power switch
• Price: $139.99

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While traditional holiday decorations are great, why not mix a little bit of classic ambiance with modern technology? You can celebrate the holidays in style by decorating your home with this six-pack of Battery-Operated Color Changing LED Bulb Ornaments. They can be used as a place marker, on mantles, with garland or hung on a tree. A long-lasting LED is set inside of each handcrafted bulb made of real wax. Simply switch on the LED to illuminate the bulb, which will then gradually change colors for an awe inspiring effect. The ornaments run off of a CR2032 battery, included, so there is no need to run an electrical cord to an outlet. The LED has a life expectancy of over 100,000 hours so this ornament will be a fantastic decoration and conversation piece for years to come.

Other variety packs available:
Assorted Battery-Operated Color Changing LED Bulb Ornaments, (3-Pack)
Battery-Operated Color Changing LED Bulb Ornament, Angels and Stars (6-Pack)
Battery-Operated Color Changing LED Bulb Ornament, Candy Canes (6-Pack)

• Set includes six battery-operated color changing LED bulb ornaments
• Battery powered, no need to run an electrical cord to an outlet
• Color changing LED slowly alternates through a rainbow spectrum of colors
• Made of real wax, hand painted and hand crafted
• 60+ hours on one battery, LED life of approximately 100,000 hours
• Price: $54.99

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