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Add Light Switch Control to Any Wired Lights Without New Wiring

August 26, 2010 Leave a comment

Heath/Zenith BL-6133-WH Wireless Add On Switch, White

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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    Save Electricity Since Lights Will Only Be On During the Night

    August 26, 2010 Leave a comment

    Woods 2001 Outdoor Photoelectric 24-Hour Mechanical Timer

    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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    Windows Based Home Automation Program Works with a Variety of Automation Interfaces

    August 26, 2010 Leave a comment

    Advanced Quonset HCA10 STD Home Control Assistant 10 Standard

    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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    Control Wired LIghting Fixtures with Wireless Switch Receiver

    August 25, 2010 Leave a comment

    Heath/Zenith WC-6017-WH Wireless RF Wall Switch Receiver

    The Heath/Zenith WC-6017-WH Wireless RF Wall Switch Receiver allows you to add control to wired lighting fixtures. All you have to do is simply replace your existing switch with the wireless switch receiver. The wall switch fits standard wiring boxes and uses your existing wiring. Choose any Heath/Zenith wireless transmitter to operate the receptacle such as a remote control (Wireless Lighting Remote Control or Wireless Master Remote Control) or a motion sensor within 100 feet, each sold separately. The switch controls up to 300 watts incandescent lighting and can turn lights on, off and dim 5 different light levels.

  • RF wall switch receiver
  • Controls up to 300 W of incandescent lighting
  • Switch turns ON, OFF or DIMS up to 5 light levels
  • Selectable coding allows the use of multiple units in the same location
  • Price: $23.08
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    Control up to Four Audio/Video Components via Infrared (IR) Using this Shelf-Top Plasma Resistant IR Repeater System

    August 25, 2010 Leave a comment

    Xantech HL95WK Universal Hidden Link IR Receiver Kit, White

    The interference from a TV can wreak havoc with your IR control system. Xantech designed this Universal Hidden Link IR Receiver to resist the interference from plasma, LCD and LED TVs, as well as fluorescent and compact fluorescent lighting (CFL), and sunlight – so you can mount this receiver in any room with confidence. The Hidden Link IR Receiver is a small shelf-top infrared repeater assembly. The package includes an IR receiver, connecting block. power supply and four emitters. The Hidden Link IR Receiver is equipped with a 7-foot cable and a 3.5mm stereo mini plug, which is plugged directly into the “IR RCVR” jack on the connecting block. 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.

  • Use your IR remote on components behind closed doors or walls
  • IR receiver specifically designed to resist interference from Plasma, LCD and LED TVs, CFL lighting and sunlight
  • 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: $223.18
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