There is no longer a need to leave entertainment cabinet doors open simply to use your IR remote control. The DLP/CRT Hidden Link IR Receiver Kit makes it possible to control up to four different audio and video components behind solid doors or walls using your existing IR remote. The included Hidden Link compact, black shelf-top IR receiver was designed to be the only visible piece of equipment and was designed to resist the interference from DLP and CRT TVs – so you can mount this receiver in any room with confidence. The included connecting block supplies power to the IR receiver using the included power supply. The connecting block receives IR signals coming from the IR receiver and distributes the IR signals out to your audio and video components using the included designer IR emitters. The use of this kit will leave you with the clean lines of your entertainment center without looking at unsightly stacks of equipment and cables. You can continue using your existing IR remote with the confidence it will communicate with your AV equipment behind doors and walls. Also available in black and white.
Use your IR remote on components behind closed doors or walls
IR Receiver resists Interference from DLP and CRT TVs
IR receiver has an attractive case for shelf-top locations
IR receiver talk-back LED confirms commands
IR receiver accepts IR commands from up to 80 feet away
Color-coded connectors for fast, easy installation
Price: $93.74
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The AD HOC Electronics Wireless Handheld Remote Control Switch is a battery-free wireless remote that fits in the palm of your hand. Has two transmitters that send wireless signals to EnOcean relay receivers. When paired with an RF relay (non-dimming) receiver or a plug-in dimmer receiver, each sold separately, tt is the perfect solution for controlling lights and appliances form the comfort of your couch or bed. The remote can programmed to a receiver through a simple single-button configuration procedure. The remote is powered by EnOcean technology that converts the press of the switch into a small amount of electricity. This electricity is used to transmit a radio frequency (RF) wireless signal that communicates with the relay receiver. Add more relay receivers and control an unlimited numbers of lights with the press of a single button. With an RF wireless range of nearly 100 feet, AD HOC transmitters and receivers allows you to add lighting control from almost anywhere in you home.
Fast, simple installation. No wires. No batteries. No hassle.
Self-powered wireless remote provides its own power using a built-in microgenerator
Remote can control an unlimited number of relay or dimming receivers
Wireless transmission range up to 98 feet
Wirelessly communicates with other devices via EnOcean radio frequency (RF) protocol
Price: $74.43
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The BL-6133-WH Wireless Add-On Switch gives you to ability to add an extra switch to any wired light or outlet, without adding new wiring. Connect the receiving unit to the light or outlet’s existing wiring. Then, mount the transmitter in the desired location.
The transmitter sends commands through radio frequency (RF), so you won’t have to worry about unsightly and complicated wiring. A great addition to any room with multiple entrances, the Wireless Add On Switch prevents you from needing to walk across the room to the wired switch.
Controls On and Off of lights
Up to 100 ft transmission range
Controls 500 W incandescent lighting only
Wireless wall switch is battery operated
Wired switch fits standard wiring boxes
Price: $20.49
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The Woods 2001 Outdoor Photoelectric 24-Hour Mechanical Timer turns on your yard lights or outdoor holiday decorations on a set schedule every day. The photoelectric eye senses the absence of daylight and automatically turns on your lights – and then off a set amount of hours later or at dawn according to the schedule you set. This is a simple way to save some money on energy costs since your yard will only be lit up when it is dark. The timer has a rugged, weatherproof housing and a 6″ 18 gauge cord.
Outdoor Photoelectric 24-Hour Mechanical Timer
Option to turn lights on a set schedule every day
Option to automatically turns lights on at dusk and off at dawn
Use on yard lights or outdoor holiday decorations
Saves money on energy costs
Price: $13.98
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Home Control Assistant (HCA) is a Windows based home automation program that works with a variety of automation interfaces to control lights, appliances, irrigation, HVAC and more. With HCA’s Scheduling and Green Mode features you can easily save money, reduce electrical usage, conserve water and improve safety by automating your home.
The Home Control Assistant runs on any computer that uses the Windows XP, Vista or Win7 operating system. It works with automation interfaces to control lights and appliances in your home using X10, INSTEON, UPB, Wireless and Global Cache IR technology.
HCA can be installed in a home with existing automation hardware. HCA can “spider” through all your installed INSTEON network and find all the devices and add them to your home design file. If you are using UPB, HCA can import the network from the UPB setup program. A new automation solution is easy to create using the built-in Wizards for creating a new file, adding devices, creating new schedules, and new programs. Once you have defined all the hardware, adding schedules and programs is simple using the Visual Tools provided.
Integrates INSTEON and X10 power line technologies
Supports IP addressed IR interfaces from GlobalCache and BitWise
Supports whole-house wireless
Multiple Schedules created by a visual scheduling tool
Unlimited number of programs to respond to events. Constructed in a graphical manner from over 60 different actions
Integrate into the HCA user Interface views of other applications: security, power management, and cameras using HTML views
Send email and SMS messages as part of a program action
Create and view INSTEON scenes in a graphical manner and remotely program those scenes into INSTEON devices
Bridge power line technologies by using multiple power line interfaces simultaneously. Create bridge maps to automatically translate between different technology commands
Powerful “whole house modes” for quick power saving programming
Background design checker quickly locate design problems
Configurable Alert Mechanism for handling exceptional conditions
Many tools for creating, viewing, modifying, and documenting the design
Configurable logging to keep track of sends, receives, schedules, and program actions
HCA is well documented in an over 600 page User Guide
Price: $80.00
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