The Official Smarthome Blog – All Things Home Automation

Ever worried about who is at your door late at night? Sometimes you are all the way in your bedroom and just too tired and scared to go to the front door. Well we have a way that you do not have to get up and go check. You can view who is ringing your doorbell all from your iPhone. And if needed you can also control the porch light to ensure you get a close look! All you need is the following and follow the steps below!

Parts List:

- 1 Smartlinc

Item# 2412N

- 1 Outdoor Wireless Network Pan/Tilt Camera (our reccomendation), although any IP Camera could work

Item# 971354

- 1 Dimmer (for incandescent lighting) or Relay (for CFL or non-dimmable lighting)

Item# 2876DB

Item# 2876SB

SETUP

1. Replace the porch light switch with the ICON switch (dimmer or relay).
2. Plug the SmartLinc directly into an outlet near your router (avoid plugging SmartLinc into surge-protected power strips or outlets as this may impede signals).
3. Connect the SmartLinc into an available port on your router with the included network cable.
4. With your iPhone, connect to SmartLinc following the instructions in the manual.
5. Now using your iPhone create a “front door” room within SmartLinc and link your porch light.
6. Install and setup your IP camera following the camera instructions.
7. Once you have confirmed your camera is viewable online, go to the front door room in SmartLinc and
8. Now you can view and control the camera and light from a single page on your iPhone or web-enabled device.

Ideative ES3432W Smart Surge,Surge Protector with Coax/RJ11/RJ45 Connectors, 4 outlets

Item# 44077

Price: Normally $29.99
Hot Deal $24.99

This Smart Surge, surge protector is going to save you energy and money. Simply turn off the device plugged into the Master socket and power to the Energy Saver sockets is turned off as well. This product features 4 Surge protected (1080J) AC outlets spaced apart to allow for large adapters. It has 1 Master outlet that controls on/off status of 2 energy Saver outlets. One outlet will always be on with LED light that provides continuous power for a connected device. This surge protector is designed with combo phone (RJ11) and network (RJ45) jacks that provide protection against line surges. There are DSS/Coax connectors provide protection against surges on cable, satellite and cable modems. This product plugs directly into the wall outlet for compact convenience. If you are looking for a larger surge protector with coax connector and protected coax connectors then the 8 outlet Ideative Surge Protector, would be a great solution (sold separately).

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*Since we strive to provide you with the lowest prices, prices are subject to change.

Remote Pet Feeding Kit, Large Feeder

Item# 6184AK

Price: Normally $243.99
Hot Deal $178.98

Worry about your pets while you’re away? Now you can keep an eye on them while away with the power of Ergo Pet Feeders and INSTEON home control technology. Our pet feeding & viewing kit allows you to both feed your pets & view them from a computer anywhere in the world. You can also automatically have images of your pets at feeding time emailed to you on at scheduled times. Set-up is a snap and kits come with everything you need.

NOTE: To feed pets from a remote location, you must already have the ability to access your home computer remotely (Internet and computer up and running, remote desktop, or similar remote access application).

Setting Up Your Kit
Place the feeder indoors near a power outlet. Plug the feeder’s power cable into the ApplianceLinc’s controlled outlet and then plug the ApplianceLinc into the power outlet.

Install the timer software onto your home PC. Connect the PowerLinc Controller to the computer with the included USB cable and plug the PowerLinc directly into a wall outlet.

Follow the software instructions for setting up the connection between your computer and the ApplianceLinc that is connected to the feeder. Once complete, you will be able to turn the feeder ON or OFF from the computer (locally or remotely). You can also create a timed schedule from either the computer or from a built-in timer on the feeder itself.

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*Since we strive to provide you with the lowest prices, prices are subject to change.

ClassCo VoiceAnnounce 9900CW Talking Caller ID with Call Waiting

Item# 5154CW

Price: Normally $54.99
Hot Deal $37.07

Don’t run to the Caller ID display every time the phone rings. Let the Classco Talking Caller ID announce the phone numbers for you! You can even record custom name tags in your own voice for 50 of your most frequent callers.The unit can also announce Caller ID numbers through the handset of the attached phone. Just pick up the phone like normal and you’ll hear the number of the caller (or the caller’s name, if you recorded a voice tag for that number). To take the call, stay on the line for three seconds, or press the “flash” button. If you don’t want the call, simply hang up. The caller will only hear a ringing sound and won’t even know you picked up the phone. Requires a Caller ID subscription provided by your telephone service provider. The Talking Caller ID uses an AC adapter and also accepts 4 AA batteries (sold separately) as a memory backup in the event of a power outage.

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David — Norfolk, Va    Date: 3/6/2011 Review: I’ve owned one for at least 5 years now and can say that this technology of hearing who is calling as opposed to having to look at a display is invaluable. For those who don’t own one of these, understand that the machine doesn’t read what is displayed for the person calling but you have to record a name by voice that is played back when that number is called. This is the first reliable piece of electronics of it’s kind that I can find that can announce caller ID. The only disadvantage is that it can playback the wrong caller, so it’s good to look at the display to verify who is calling before answering the phone.
MICHELLE — BARRINGTON, IL Date: 1/13/2011
Review: Just what I wanted! Easy to set, worked like a charm immediately!!
*Since we strive to provide you with the lowest prices, prices are subject to change.

Surveillance cameras are available in a wide variety of styles. Whether you need a covert camera to keep an eye on the nanny, a doorbell camera for easy identification of visitors, or a night-vision outdoor camera to keep an eye on your property when you’re out of town, it’s easy to find what you need: Just shop by camera type, location, or desired features.