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Smarthome Saturday Deal! Save Money & Energy with a Touchscreen Thermostat
Offering you the ability to program each day differently and to customize temperatures for four periods per day, this thermostat makes it easy to heat or cool your home for optimum comfort. It features exclusive Honeywell Smart Response Technology and a feature that enables Auto Changes from Heating to Cooling, which continually adjust the pre-heating or cooling of your home for effective results and precise comfort control within 1°F of your desired temperature.
Add Wireless Z-Wave Remote Control to an Exiting Switch and Monitor Energy Consumption
It has long been thought that a house becomes a home when we make it reflect who we are, when we personalize it, when we fill it with objects we treasure. And all of that remains true, but it no longer needs to be just the objects we put in our home that personalizes it. Like the music that gently fills the background of your favorite restaurant, Aeotec’s Micro Switches create the perfect ambiance for your home, and then some. They also give you the perfect control and the perfect, intelligent automation.
The Aeotec Z-Wave Micro Smart Energy Illuminator Dimmer Switch G2 is a low-cost Z-Wave dimmer module specifically used to enable Z-Wave command and control (on/off/dim) for existing in-wall switches. It can also report immediate wattage consumption or kWh energy usage over a period of time. The wireless module is powered from the mains supply and is a three-wire design which requires a neutral connection. In the event of power failure, non-volatile memory retains all programmed information relating to the unit’s operating status. It also is a repeater in the Z-Wave network. Acting as a bridge for communication, it will forward Z-Wave command messages to their destinations if the originating controller is out of range from the destination node. By taking advantage of the Z-Wave mesh network, commands can be routed to their destination via intermediary ‘listening’ Z-Wave products. Products that are Z-Wave certified can be used and communicate with other Z-Wave certified devices.
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Full Range of Z-Wave Controller Functionalities in a Wireless, Handheld Remote
This easy-to-use Z-Wave remote control combines a simplistic design with advanced features, making programming and controlling your Z-Wave network easier than ever. Four recessed scene buttons on the main face of the remote allow you to conveniently turn scenes on/off and adjust brightness with simple button taps. All communications are done wirelessly over radio frequency (RF), making the remote completely portable. The remote is capable of sending signals up to 100 feet indoors and 300 feet outdoor so you will be able to control your devices from almost anywhere in your home.
Slide the remote apart to reveal four additional buttons for advanced features, such as including/removing devices from the Z-Wave network, fixing the mesh network, becoming a primary or secondary controller, and resetting the remote. With the Minimote, there is no need for external software programs and adapters – everything can be done with this lightweight and compact unit. An internal lithium battery provides months of use on a full charge and is rechargeable with the included USB cable. Read more
Set Up and Control Your Home’s Z-Wave Network from Your Computer or Laptop
This innovative software allows you to use your personal computer to create and manage your Z-Wave® system easily and more efficiently. You’ll be able to access your home automation system while at home, at work, or on vacation halfway around the world. The software’s basic floorplan layout makes managing your system easier – you’ll always know exactly which device you’ll be adjusting. Use the on-screen icons to turn devices on/off, brighten or dim, remove broken devices, and other advanced features.
Scenes are easily established within the software and take less time to create than if you were to manually program them. You can even schedule devices to turn on or off at certain times on whichever days of the week you desire. Scheduling your devices help to ensure you’ll save energy by never forgetting to turn off lights, walk into a dark house, or be afraid that your home looks unoccupied when you can’t be there.
With the ThinkEssentials® Professional Edition, you’ll also be able to recover lost Z-Wave networks and repair your network at any time, just as you would defragment your hard drive. The professional edition also automatically finds weak spots or devices that might be slowing down your system to ensure the network is always performing at its optimum level. The ThinkEssentials software works with 32 and 64 bit versions of Windows® XP and Vista. Read more
This product is also available in standard edition, sold separately.
- Program your entire Z-Wave system with unique home IDs in just a few minutes
- Create floorplans for easier programming and control of devices
- On-screen icons allows for direct control of devices within the system
- Create lighting moods, scenes, and scheduled events with ease
- Optimize, repair, and recover Z-Wave networks
- Detect network weak spots and bad devices to immediately correct them
- New features continually added during software updates
- Can be used to program multiple systems
