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7″ Monitor with SD Card Recording and 2 Digital Cameras

Official Smarthome Blog - Sat, 09/04/2010 - 5:30pm

The SVAT Electronics GX301-010 Digital Wireless DVR Security System can be used to monitor and record video and audio in any indoor or outdoor space, at any time of the day. This wireless plug and play system allows for easy set up in a matter of minutes and the included 2GB SD card can record up to 350 minutes of continuous audio and video footage. Two wireless, weather-resistant cameras are included to allow you to see up to 40 ft away in the dark. With motion detection, alarm activation and scheduled recording, you can be sure that you will never miss an unsuspected guest or movement.

  • Includes 2 Long Range Night Vision Cameras
  • 2-Way intercom feature
  • SD card recording
  • Long-range night vision
  • Digital wireless technology
  • Price: $399.99
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    Control Maestro Dimmer with Elegant, Compact Wireless Control

    Official Smarthome Blog - Sat, 09/04/2010 - 5:00pm

    The Maestro Wireless Dimmer with Pico Controller Kit gives you the freedom to control your lights from up to 30 feet away. The Lutron Maestro Dimmer Switch can control incandescent or halogen lighting up to 600 Watts The included, simple to use wireless controller allows you to control the Lutron Maestro Wireless Dimmer as well as up to 9 other dimmers and switches or lamp modules. Raise and lower light levels, program the on/off buttons to control one switch or a group of switches, and use the favorite button to do the same.

  • Lights fade up and down smoothly, allowing your eyes to adjust to changing light levels
  • Use Pico Controller as a portable handheld remote or mount it on the wall for use as a keypad
  • Clear Connect Radio Frequency (RF) Technology provides reliable communication
  • Can provide control for up to ten dimmers, switches and lamp dimmers within a 30 ft (9 m) range
  • Maintains stable light levels, despite power line frequency and voltage variations
  • True multi-location dimming setup available when used with other compatible products
  • Price: $95.99
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    Turns on the Connected Lamp When Motion is Detected

    Official Smarthome Blog - Sat, 09/04/2010 - 4:42pm

    The SL-6019-WH Motion Activated Indoor Alert Set includes a motion sensor and lamp plug-in to notify you when movement is detected. The lamp-plug-in is capable of producing both audio and visual alerts. When the motion sensor reports movement, the lamp plug-in will beep and turn on the connected lamp. Not only will you be alerted, but the seeing the light indoors could scare away would-be intruders.

  • Motion sensor activates lamp plug-in with alert to turn ON lamp and sound alert when motion is detected
  • Controls up to 300 W of incandescent lighting
  • Sensor detects motion in 180° arc up to 70 ft away
  • Motion sensor uses 2 AA batteries (not included)
  • Selectable coding allows the use of multiple units in the same location
  • Price: $36.32
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    Control Window Coverings through Somfy Digital Network with Programmable Switch

    Official Smarthome Blog - Sat, 09/04/2010 - 1:00pm

    The Somfy 1810828 ILT 6 Button Programmable Network Switch is a Somfy Digital Network (SDN) accessory which provides digital control of the assigned motors on the SDN. The decora style Programmable Network Switch can be located anywhere on the network. The Programmable Network Switch allows the end product on the SDN to function as a stand alone natural lighting control system and can be fully customized through the SDN Programmable Network Switch Configuration Software. The configuration software allows the individual buttons on the Programmable Network Switch to provide standard up, down and stop control for the assigned end product as well as many other configurations. For example, in a presentation room the Programmable Network Switch can be prioritized to enable a single button to provide a lock command to the blackout screens in the conference room. This ensures that external system wide commands for day lighting or sun tracking do not interfere with this one section of window treatments.

  • 6 programmable buttons
  • Fully customizable through software
  • Works with Somfy Digital Network
  • Somfy 5 year warranty
  • Price: $104.99
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    Safety Device Allows you to Stay Visible to Others at Night or in the Dark

    Official Smarthome Blog - Fri, 09/03/2010 - 5:23pm

    NekLights can be used almost anywhere to do almost anything. Since it’s wearable, the light goes where you go. It allows you to see in the dark and also keeps you safe by making you visible to others. Weighing only 2 1/2 ounces, Neklights are so lightweight, you barely know you’re wearing one, yet it’s bright enough to light up a room.

    The rugged, water-resistant construction features three ultra-bright, long-lasting lights that angle up and down so you can direct the light where you need it. NekLight comes with an adjustable cord which has a breakaway safety release and also a strap so you can use it as a headlamp. The device is so versatile; wear it as a necklace, as a headlamp, on your belt or arm, hang it on the wall, or even stand it up on the table.

  • Contains 3 ultra-bright LEDs to light your way in the dark
  • Lightweight and water-resistant
  • Versatile stand allows device to sit on a table
  • Great for reading in bed, walking the dog, jogging, camping, or any other situations where you need a little light
  • Price: $19.99
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    Energy Efficient Double Pole Water Heater Thermostat

    Official Smarthome Blog - Fri, 09/03/2010 - 4:26pm

    The Camco 07863 Apcom Style Upper Double Pole Universal Thermostat with HLC features a double pole with a built-in safety switch that prevents overheating. The temperature range is adjustable from 110 Fahrenheit to 160 Fahrenheit, though it is recommended that the upper thermostat remain set at 120 degrees. The Upper Double Pole Thermostat works with a Lower Single Pole Thermostat. UL listed with energy efficient range setting, this water heater thermostat and meets original specification lengths for American, AO Smith, Bradford White, GE, GSW, Kenmore, Maytag, Reliance, Rheem, Richmond, Rudd, Sears, and State.

  • Water Heater Thermostat with HLC
  • UL Listed
  • Apcom Style
  • Energy Efficient Range Setting
  • Built-In Safety Switch
  • Adjustable & Easy to Install
  • Price: $12.78
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    Save Energy and Money with a Greenlite CFL Lamp

    Official Smarthome Blog - Fri, 09/03/2010 - 4:20pm

    The Greenlite Lighting 9W/TT/2P 9 Watt Twin Tube Plug-In 2-Pin 2700K CFL Lamp is a 9 Watt Compact Fluorescent Lamp that replaces a 40 Watt incandescent lamp, it uses 75% less energy and costs less to operate. A Greenlite bulb equals 10 standard incandescent bulbs, and lasts up to 12,000 life hours. The 9 Watt Twin Tube CFL features an instant start, flicker-free bulb and is ideal for wall scones, bathroom fixtures, under cabinets, ceiling and agriculture.

  • 9 Watt Twin Tube Plug-In 2-Pin CFL Lamp
  • Uses 75% less energy
  • 1 Greenlite bulb equals 10 standard incandescent bulbs
  • Instant start, flicker free
  • 27K color temperature is closest to the incandescent light color
  • Price: $1.98
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    Friday Squid Blogging: Squid Car

    Schneier on Security - Fri, 09/03/2010 - 3:58pm
    Squid car....

    Timer that Can Handle the Power Load of Heavy Duty Outdoor Appliances

    Official Smarthome Blog - Fri, 09/03/2010 - 1:38pm

    The Woods 59383 Outdoor 7-Day Mechanical Heavy Duty Timer is a 1 horsepower timer specially designed to handle the power load of pool pumps, car heating accessories, outdoor lighting and other heavy duty outdoor appliances. This timer gives you more control of units in your yard with the daily settings that repeat weekly for great convenience in managing outdoor lights and pool pumps. The Heavy Duty Timer features 6 cycles per day (42 per week) with a weatherproof 8 inch, 14 gauge cord. It has a durable protective cover to help last longer, and a manual override On/Off Switch for more control. It also features never-lose pins in the timer, the pins are secured to prevent from falling out and becoming lost.

  • Outdoor 7-Day Mechanical Heavy Duty Timer
  • Designed to handle the power load of heavy duty outdoor appliances
  • Helps with energy savings by only turning lights on when they’re needed
  • 6 cycles per day/42 cycles per week
  • Built with manual override switch
  • Price: $17.59
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    UAE Man-in-the-Middle Attack Against SSL

    Schneier on Security - Fri, 09/03/2010 - 5:27am
    Interesting: Who are these certificate authorities? At the beginning of Web history, there were only a handful of companies, like Verisign, Equifax, and Thawte, that made near-monopoly profits from being the only providers trusted by Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. But over time, browsers have trusted more and more organizations to verify Web sites. Safari and Firefox now trust more...

    Digital Wireless DVR Security System with Receiver, SD Card Recording and 2 Long Range Night Vision Cameras

    Official Smarthome Blog - Thu, 09/02/2010 - 5:34pm

    The SVAT GX301-012 Digital Wireless DVR Security System can be used to monitor and record video and audio in any indoor or outdoor space at any time of the day. This wireless plug and play system allows for easy set up in a matter of minutes and the included 2GB SD card can record up to 350 minutes of continuous audio and video footage. Two wireless, weather resistant cameras are included with this system to allow you to see up to 40ft away in the dark. This system includes a compact receiver that easily connects to any television in your home or business using the included A/V cable. Ideal for monitoring entrances, backyards, valuables and employees, this GIGAXTREME 301 system can be used in any situation you need.

  • Includes 2 long-range, night vision cameras
  • Setup in seconds with digital wireless technology for clear video and audio
  • Record up to 350 minutes of video and audio on the included 2GB SD card
  • Long range night vision camera allows you to see up to 40ft in the dark
  • Connects easily to any television using the included AV cable
  • Price: $349.99
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    Stops Faucet Leaks Forever

    Official Smarthome Blog - Thu, 09/02/2010 - 5:34pm

    The DripStop® Valve replaces old-fashioned rubber washers and stops faucet leaks forever! Guaranteed for life, the DripStop Valve uses your faucet’s own internal water pressure to gently create a watertight seal. That’s why it works so much better – and lasts so much longer – than an old-fashioned rubber washer.

    The DripStop Valve can never be over-tightened and makes your faucet easy to turn on and off. DripStop is great for seniors, arthritis sufferers, and people with limited motion!

    The DripStop Valve works in most major brands of compression faucets and will even work if your faucet’s seat is chipped or worn. No ordinary washer can do that!

    The DSV-C DripStop Valve fits B & K, Burlington Brass, Crane, Central Brass Tub & Shower & Model #K-3-CT, Gerber, Milwaukee, and Universal / Rundle faucets.

  • Permanently replaces rubber faucet washers
  • Guaranteed for life
  • Works in most major brands of compression faucets
  • Price: $3.31
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    Control Your Plug-In Devices with the World’s First INSTEON-Compatible Decora-Style Outlet

    Official Smarthome Blog - Thu, 09/02/2010 - 4:32pm

    Do you have lamps and appliances you want to automate that are plugged into exposed outlets? If so, OutletLinc is a perfect fit; it gives you fast, reliable INSTEON control with the sleek look of a modern, decora-style outlet. Available in white, almond, black, brown, gray and ivory.

  • Clean in-wall design blends in anywhere in your home
  • Manual ON/OFF button for added convenience
  • Built-in relay allows you to connect devices of any type
  • Top outlet is INSTEON controlled, bottom outlet is always on
  • Available in white, ivory, almond black, gray and brown
  • Price: $49.99
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    Control Plug-In Devices with Wireless Receptacle Receiver

    Official Smarthome Blog - Thu, 09/02/2010 - 4:00pm

    The Heath/Zenith WC-6015-WH Wireless RF Receptacle Receiver allows you to add control to plug-in devices. All you have to do is simply replace your existing receptacle with the Wireless Receptacle Receiver. The receptacle fits standard wiring boxes and uses your existing wiring. Top outlet controls up to 1800 watts and 15 amps, and bottom outlet static for standard use. 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 receptacle controls up to 1800 watts or 15 amps.

  • RF receptacle receiver
  • Adds wireless ON/OFF operation with remote or motion sensor
  • Receptacle has one controlled outlet and one static outlet for use with household appliances
  • Selectable coding allows the use of multiple units in the same location
  • Price: $19.88
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    Successful Attack Against a Quantum Cryptography System

    Schneier on Security - Thu, 09/02/2010 - 12:46pm
    Clever: Quantum cryptography is often touted as being perfectly secure. It is based on the principle that you cannot make measurements of a quantum system without disturbing it. So, in theory, it is impossible for an eavesdropper to intercept a quantum encryption key without disrupting it in a noticeable way, triggering alarm bells. Vadim Makarov at the Norwegian University of...

    Cyber-Offence is the New Cyber-Defense

    Schneier on Security - Thu, 09/02/2010 - 6:33am
    This is beyond stupid: The Pentagon is contemplating an aggressive approach to defending its computer systems that includes preemptive actions such as knocking out parts of an adversary's computer network overseas—but it is still wrestling with how to pursue the strategy legally. The department is developing a range of weapons capabilities, including tools that would allow "attack and exploitation of...

    Automatically Set up to Control your Xbox 360

    Official Smarthome Blog - Wed, 09/01/2010 - 5:30pm

    Many universal remote controls don’t offer all of the features of the stand alone remote controls that come with your equipment. People often keep 3 or 4 remote controls on their coffee table because of some obscure functions that they just couldn’t live without.

    The X-Link Universal Remote Control is a six device universal remote with built-in support for both Xbox Bluetooth and infrared for other home audio/visual equipment. By default, the “XBX” button is set to control your Xbox console. All buttons, including the XBX button, are pre-programmed to support numerous models of TVs, VCRs, DVDs, DVRs, surround sound systems, cable, satellite and set top boxes.

    X-Link can also “learn” infrared commands from other remote controls, so you’ll be able to perform any function from X-Link that you would from the device’s original remote.

  • Infrared (IR) wireless technology controls Microsoft Xbox 360 console
  • Replaces up to six different remote controls
  • Pre-programmed to support numerous models of TVs, VCRs, DVDs, DVRs, surround sound systems, cable, satellite and set top boxes
  • Learns codes from other remote controls
  • Settings are stored in non-volatile memory so they aren’t lost when batteries are changed
  • Price: $27.69
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    Digital Wireless DVR Security System with Receiver, SD Card Recording and 2 Long Range Night Vision Cameras

    Official Smarthome Blog - Wed, 09/01/2010 - 4:25pm

    The SVAT GX301-012 Digital Wireless DVR Security System can be used to monitor and record video and audio in any indoor or outdoor space at any time of the day. This wireless plug and play system allows for easy set up in a matter of minutes and the included 2GB SD card can record up to 350 minutes of continuous audio and video footage. Two wireless, weather resistant cameras are included with this system to allow you to see up to 40ft away in the dark. This system includes a compact receiver that easily connects to any television in your home or business using the included A/V cable. Ideal for monitoring entrances, backyards, valuables and employees, this GIGAXTREME 301 system can be used in any situation you need.

  • Includes 2 long-range, night vision cameras
  • Setup in seconds with digital wireless technology for clear video and audio
  • Record up to 350 minutes of video and audio on the included 2GB SD card
  • Long range night vision camera allows you to see up to 40ft in the dark
  • Connects easily to any television using the included AV cable
  • Price: $349.99
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    Easy Setup of Home Automation Interactions Using Graphics Instead of Text

    Official Smarthome Blog - Wed, 09/01/2010 - 3:34pm

    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. Setting up remote access will be very quick as the HCA Web Server is included when you install HCA Plus.

    The Home Control Assistant can be operated in stand-alone mode, where a single computer runs HCA and has the attached automation interfaces, or in Client-Server mode. In Client-Server mode one computer runs the HCA server and has the attached automation interfaces. One or more clients run on other networked computers and can simultaneously access the server. These clients see the standard HCA User Interface and can control the automation design as well as make changes to it. A Touch-Screen Interface is also available to create a user-friendly simple method of controlling a selected set of devices, programs, and groups in your design. In addition to all this, a native Android application is available to act as a client to the HCA Server.

  • Integrates INSTEON, UPB, and X10 power line technologies
  • Supports IP addressed IR interfaces from GlobalCache and BitWise
  • Supports whole-house wireless
  • Can be used in a client-server mode with multiple simultaneous read-write clients for complete local and remote access to design
  • Includes a web component for access remotely via mobile and desktop browsers
  • Client for Android phones for remote or in-house access
  • 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
  • Supports text based scripts in any scripting language that can utilize the extensive HCA object model
  • Touch screen interface creates a simplified control oriented user interface
  • 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
  • Integrates weather data from web based or weather station sources
  • 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
  • HCA is well documented in an over 600 page User Guide
  • Price: $160.00
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