The Official Smarthome Blog – All Things Home Automation

This Z-Wave enabled Wirelss Water and Freeze Alarm monitors your home 24-hours a day for leaking pipes, corroded water heaters, fixtures in bathrooms and laundry rooms, automatic water and ice dispensers, and other appliances that could cause water damage. Upon the detection of water or freezing temperatures, this device will send out a water leak alert on our Z-Wave nertwork. The ZWCFS1 sensors are much more effective at protecting your home against water damage when used with a WaterCop Z-Wave Automatic Shut-Off Valve (Sold Separately), but not needed. Using the ZWCFS1 that has not been included with a Z-Wave network will still notify you of leaks (audible alarm does not sound for temperature alerts) using the audible alarm. This unit is battery powered and will send an alert throughout the Z-Wave network at regular intervals when a low-battery condition, in addition, an audible “chirp” will sound to alert you of a low battery within the water and freeze alarm.

Built into this sensor is a 85 decibel siren. This siren will sound an 82 decibel audible alarm and will send an alert message to the Z-Wave network (If already included in a Z-Wave network). Pressing and performing a 2-second hold on the Program switch will clear the Water Alarm. When freezing temperatures are detected an alert message is sent to the Z-Wave network. No audible alert will occur. With a Z-Wave gateway or the appropriate web-enabled Z-Wave controller, you will be able to check the status of this sensor remotely as well as receive text message via smartphone or email messages whenever an alert is sent. Install this sensor under sinks, next to sump pumps, water heaters, laundry rooms, bathroom floor, storage area, garage, utility sink, vacation/recreation homes, boats, etc. Read More

This daily timer turns off appliances when you aren’t using them but also provides a gentle nightlight so you will never find yourself in complete darkness. The timer leaves just enough illumination to light walkways and keep scared children reassured. Up to 24 on/off settings can be programmed for a single day. When the timer turns off the connected devices, it automatically turns on its nightlight. Settings can be programmed in 30-minute intervals. You can schedule lamps to turn on at sunset so you will never have to come home to a dark house. Program fans or space heaters to turn off at bedtime so they don’t run all night when they aren’t needed. You will save energy by ensuring your appliances are powered only when they will be in use. Programming can be completed in a matter of minutes – a quick pin adjustment is all it takes. Pins are permanently attached so you won’t lose them. A convenient override button can suspend the timer with a simple flip of a switch. Use the timer with just about any 2-prong appliance including lamps, fans, heaters, fountains, and more. Read more

Enhance the versatility of your INSTEON network using I/O Linc – INSTEON Garage Door Control & Status Kit to let you know if you accidentally left the garage door open and remotely close it if necessary. This kit takes advantage of the bi-directional capability of I/O Linc – INSTEON Low Voltage / Contact Closure Interface ( 1 In / 1 Out ), allowing it to send a command that indicates the status of your garage door and to receive a command that operates the garage door. Using INSTEON automation, you can link a button on a KeypadLinc as a status light to indicate whether or not your garage door is open and remotely open or close the garage door from other areas of your property using that button or another button on a KeypadLinc, SwitchLinc or RemoteLinc. Read More

What Do Customers Say?

• 7-day timer with grounded outlet
• Allows 140 On/Off settings per week
• Large LCD display offers both 24-hour and AM/PM formatsT
• Retains settings even after a power outage

The Sylvania Heavy-Duty Mechanical Timer features a 3-prong time controlled grounded outlet which has added protection against wasteful stand-by power. The 140 On/Off settings allowed by this device give the user flexibility with scheduling and a deterrent against break-ins while away from the home. Added security and safety can be provided when programmed to automatically switch On and Off at random times to give your home a lived-in look. This is perfect for use while at work or on vacation. This device is programmed using the program buttons and large LCD screen. Set-up is very easy, and a back-up battery (Included) housed in the timer will retain all settings in the event of a power outage. Use this device to automatically control heavy-duty lamps and appliances. The timer can be used to control plug-in devices with a maximum load of 1,250 watts.

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The Thermo Cube is designed to turn your appliances on and off according to the current air temperature. It is able to achieve this instantly without the addition of a costly control unit. Save money and time by only running equipment when necessary. Perfect for automating weather-related electronic devices such as space heaters and fans. Thermo Cube’s weatherproof design makes it capable of indoor and outdoor applications. Each unit has two receptacles for use with more than one device and can operate loads up to 1800 Watts, 15 Amps and 120VAC.

Smarthome carries 5 models of the Thermo Cube: 

Thermo Cube TC-1 (On at 0 °F, Off at 10 °F)

Thermo Cube TC-2 (On at 20 °F, Off at 30 °F)

Thermo Cube TC-3 (On at 35 °F, Off at 45 °F)

Thermo Cube TC-21 (On at 78 °F, Off at 70 °F)

Thermo Cube TC-22 (On at 120 °F, Off at 100 °F)

 Each model is designed to turn your appliances and other electronic devices on and off at pre-set air temperatures. Decide which model is perfect for you and head on over to Smarthome.com.

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