The Official Smarthome Blog – All Things Home Automation

If you’re like most people, rising utility costs are hitting you where it hurts the most – your wallet! One way to combat skyrocketing utility bills is to use energy efficient CFL light bulbs and/or LED light bulbs (each sold separately) as a replacement for power guzzling incandescent bulbs. If you’re already using dimmer switches, it’s likely the dimmer switches won’t work on the new energy efficient light bulbs, it may actually cause lights to flicker, or even worse, cause damage to your bulb or dimmer switch. By using this Remote Control Lamp Kit along with energy efficient CFL and/or LED light bulbs installed in your lamps, you can start saving on your electricity costs immediately. As an added convenience, the RemoteLinc allows you to shut off the lights connected to each ApplianceLinc anywhere in and around your home (up to 150 feet away from the nearest plugged in Access Point) – by hitting the ‘ALL OFF’ button, you can ensure that any linked lights are off at a moments notice.

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If you’re like most people, rising utility costs are hitting you where it hurts the most – your wallet! One way to combat skyrocketing utility bills is to use energy efficient CFL light bulbs and/or LED light bulbs (each sold separately) as a replacement for power guzzling incandescent bulbs. If you’re already using dimmer switches, it’s likely they won’t work on the new energy efficient light bulbs and may actually cause lights to flicker, or even worse, cause damage to your bulbs or dimmer switches. By using this Keypad Switch Kit along with energy efficient CFL and/or LED light bulbs installed in fixtures they will be controlling, you can start saving on your electricity costs immediately. As an added convenience, the KeypadLinc allows you to shut off the lights connected to each SwitchLinc (or up to four total INSTEON devices or scenes) from wherever you have it installed – by linking all of your lights together, you can create an ‘ALL OFF’ button to ensure that any linked lights are off at a moments notice.

For remote access and control of your INSTEON home automation network, this exact same kit with a SmartLinc – INSTEON Central Controller is available as a Keypad Switch Kit – INSTEON Advanced Control for CFL and LED Lighting.

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Keypad Switch Kit – INSTEON Advanced Control for CFL and LED Lighting

Whether your a seasoned DIY’r or new to home automation, RemoteLinc – INSTEON Plug-In Starter Kit has everything you need to experience remote control of lights and appliances at an affordable price. Using the included RemoteLinc, you can wirelessly turn lights and appliances on or off just as you would with a remote control for your home theater. Included are two lamp modules which will each control a plug-in dimmable lamp and an On/Off module which will control a plug-in non-dimmable fluorescent light or appliance. Each of the six ON/OFF buttons on the RemoteLinc can be set up to control individual or groups of lights and appliances. Dim the lights in your home theater, turn on your fireplace, and turn off the lights in surrounding rooms – all from the comfort of your couch, bed or as you move about your home.

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RemoteLinc – INSTEON Wire-In Starter Kit, Black

You’ll never forget to turn off the lights if they’re connected to an easy-to-use wall-mounted timer. The Intermatic Spring Wound Wall Switch Timer shuts the lights off for you when the time runs out. Simply turn the dial and set it for any amount of time up to 60 minutes. This spring wound timer is designed to replace any standard wall switch, single or multi-gang, and can also be used to automatically fans, air conditioners and other loads up to 20 Amps at 125VAC. This model includes a “hold feature” which allows the user to override the automatic shut-off function for extended use of the load as required. Most commercial, municipal, educational and industrial facilities require models without the hold feature to ensure continued energy savings. This traditional style twist-to-set timer fits in a contemporary Decora-style wall plate (sold separately).

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This combination kit is three products in one, a Wireless Weather Forecast Station with Remote Sensor and a Wireless Temperature Station. The idea behind the kit is to allow you to view outdoor temperature readings (wirelessly via RF transmission) sent from the remote sensor to two independent locations in your home or office up to 330 feet away from the sensor. Each display unit has additional unique features to suit your various needs.

Wireless Weather Forecast Station
The Wireless Weather Forecast Station is an advanced display unit that features a weather forecasting function with three weather icons and weather tendency indicator. It wirelessly communicates with the remote temperature sensor to monitor outdoor temperature (°F or °C). It also monitors indoor temperature (°F or °C), indoor humidity (%RH) and Barometric pressure with a 12 hour history graph (in inHg or hPa); a comfort icon, air pressure trend indicator and forecast icon are also displayed. Additionally, this advanced station records MIN/MAX temperature with time and date of recording and MIN/MAX humidity. An Atomic time (12 or 24 hour) and date (perpetual calendar) is displayed and automatically updates for Daylight Saving Time (on/off option) via your time zone setting. The station also includes a detachable table stand.

Wireless Temperature Station
The Wireless Temperature Station is the more basic of the two displays. It wirelessly communicates with the remote temperature sensor to monitor outdoor temperature (°F or °C) and it monitors indoor temperature (°F or °C). A MIN/MAX value of temperature display can also be viewed. A manually set clock will display at the top in 12 or 24 hour time. The station includes a detachable table stand.

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