The Official Smarthome Blog – All Things Home Automation

By recognizing early-on the need for integrating audio and video content from the iPod® and iPod touch® into residential A/V systems, iPort® created the industry standard for controlling and playing iPod content. iPort is the only iPod and iPod touch solution that works flawlessly and seamlessly with a large variety of leading local-zone audio systems, home automation systems, and A/V control systems, providing integrators the ultimate flexibility for including iPods and iPod touch as A/V sources in their projects.

The iPort IW-22’s RJ-45 modular connections deliver balanced audio up to 500 feet and unbalanced video up to 30 feet. iPort’s integrated RS-232 allows compatible control systems to control the iPod/iPod touch with two-way communication (including iPod metadata). An IR control connection allows control of most iPod/iPod touch audio functions by compatible IR control systems, and the illuminated LED on the faceplate allows IR control of essential iPod menu and playback functions by an optional iPort EX-1 remote. The included wall plates provide stereo RCA audio and S-video, component, and composite video connections, RS-232 and IR control connections, and connections for the included regulated DC power supply. The IW-22 accepts all Apple dock connector iPod models, and includes a back support (a rubberized adjustment disc that compensates for the varying thicknesses of different iPod models).

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Increase safety and security round your home for family members and guests with the Solar Powered Motion Activated 80 LED Security Floodlight. It turns on lautomatically when it detects movement, so your loved ones and guests won’t have to walk up to a dark home; additionally it will help to deter potential intruders. This light is the perfect solution for areas where electricity is not available yet lighting is desired, such as porches, driveways, garages, doorways, and any other area around your home.

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The Self-Cooling Cushion uses natural minerals within the cushion that gradually melt as you sit to provide a refreshing cooling sensation. Perfect for home, office, car, or wheelchair use. Cools for up to 10 hours per use. No watery mess. It automatically self- regenerates (without refrigeration) overnight for next day’s use. Built-in rope ties for attachment to the back of a seat.

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The On-Q Remote features whole house commands which control all keypads from one location. It controls the lyriQ Audio System, as well as other On-Q systems. The universal remote can also be programmed to control up to seven additional devices.

The onQ U1060 Home Systems Remote 1060 lets you control up to 8 devices with one easy-to-use compact unit. Out of the box, the remote is ready to control On-Q systems from any mode. After installing batteries, you can program the On-Q universal remote control to control your TV, VCR or DVD, Cable or Satellite Receivers, Amplifier or Tuner and Auxiliary devices.

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The DVX200 is a transmitter/receiver set. The transmitter is placed close your PC computer so that it may be attached and convert any DVI-D high-resolution video via a CAT5 or CAT6 shielded cable. The signal is then transmitted via the extender to the receiver unit, which is placed near your monitor. The DVX200’s receiver will then convert the signal back to DVI-D, keeping the original quality of the image or video you’re sending crystal clear, without any loss whatsoever.

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