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There’s A Kit For That…

November 12, 2009 · Leave a Comment

Can’t remember if you’ve left your garage door open when you ran out of the house this morning? There’s a kit for that.
Replace an existing wall switch with the KeypadLinc, set up your I/O Linc Garage Door Control & Status Kit and wirelessly link one button on the KeypadLinc to the I/O Linc. Now when the garage door opens, the LED on that button will light up. Press the button to close the garage. It’s that simple. Easily expand the other unused buttons on the KeypadLinc to control the garage lights or any other light in the house. Just add additional INSTEON-compatible wall switches or plug-in modules to the lights you want to control. Parts ListI/O Linc – INSTEON Garage Door Control & Status Kit | KeypadLinc

 

 

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Solar Decathlon Wrap Up: Cornell University and the University of Arizona Showcase Smarthome Automation in Global Competition

October 19, 2009 · Leave a Comment

Irvine, CA – At a ceremony Friday in Washington, D.C., the Department of Energy announced its winners of the 2009 Solar Decathlon. The competition, in which student teams designed and built solar and energy efficient homes, was won by Team Germany. Smarthome supported teams from Cornell University and the University of Arizona, which placed 7th and 18th respectively. Both homes featured a variety of smart products, including Smarthome’s award-winning INSTEON home automation technology, to control appliances and lighting.

During the last week, each of the 20 competing teams had their homes evaluated and judged in 10 different categories ranging from net energy metering to market viability.

“We’re extremely impressed by what Cornell and Arizona were able to accomplish,” noted Laurie Maroni, Vice President of Marketing for Smarthome. “We are certainly happy that both teams reached out to us for assistance. This reaffirms our goal to develop products that make life more convenient, and help people manage and save energy.”

Cornell University finished in the top 10 in scoring in five of the 10 categories, including a third place finish in “Communications” which challenges teams to communicate the technical aspects of the homes. The University of Arizona finished in the top 10 in scoring in three of the 10 categories, including a seventh place finished in “Architecture” where they were measured on architectural elements, holistic design and inspiration.

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Remote Control For Your A/V Equipment

October 1, 2009 · Leave a Comment

Remote Control For Your A/V Equipment
Use a remote to set a romantic mood by turning on your stereo, setting the radio station and dimming down the lights.
RemoteLinc sends a wireless RF signal to Access Points which send signals over your existing electrical wires to A/V equipment and lights.
Parts List:
RemoteLinc Starter Kit | IRLinc Transmitter – INSTEON to IR Converter

Get a Quick Start on Automating Your Home & Save Money with an INSTEON Starter Kit
INSTEON Home Theater Starter Kit Keypad Switch Kit – INSTEON Basic Control for CFL and LED Lighting SmartLinc – INSTEON Plug-In Starter Kit
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RemoteLinc – INSTEON Wire-In Starter Kit, Black Remote Control Lamp Kit – INSTEON Wireless CFL and LED Lighting Solution Keypad Dimmer Scene Kit – INSTEON Lighting Starter Kit
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INSTEON Best Sellers Kit I/O Linc – INSTEON Garage Door Control & Status Kit Remote Control Appliance & Lighting Kit – INSTEON Starter Kit, Silver
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iPhone Apps

September 23, 2009 · 1 Comment

iPhone Apps
Native Applications to Control INSTEON Devices from Your iPhone or iPod Touch
Taking control of your INSTEON network isn’t limited to using standard switches, plug-in modules or remote controls. You can use an INSTEON SmartLinc interface or choose from several quality applications (Apps) available from the iTunes store that will each turn your iPhone or iPod touch into a touch screen controller for your home. If you forgot to turn the lights off on the way out the door in the morning, need to turn your sprinklers on while at work or want to make sure you don’t come home to a dark house, you can used your iPhone or iPod touch to remotley control it all. By using your iPhone or iPod touch, you can control your INSTEON-compatible devices from virtually anywhere in the world! New iPhone Apps

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SmartLinc – INSTEON Wire-In Starter Kit SmartLinc – INSTEON Plug-In Starter Kit Keypad Switch Kit – INSTEON Advanced Control for CFL and LED Lighting INSTEON Home Theater Starter Kit
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INSTEON Kits

September 22, 2009 · Leave a Comment


Control lighting and other appliances from another part of your home or across the country.
We’ve made our starter kits even more affordable, so you can try automating your home
without breaking the bank!

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