Category Archives: Home Automation

Crestron Prevails At UK CEDIA Awards 2009

Posted by miracleman12 on April 6th, 2009

Crestron Solutions and Projects Dominate Awards Ceremony in London at UK CEDIA

crestron_logo_lv09 LONDON, UK, April 6, 2009 — Crestron was recognized as “Best Trade Supplier” at the CEDIA Awards 2009, held on Friday, April 3rd at The Brewery in London. In addition, seven out of nine installation category winners featured Crestron technology.

Sky News anchor and Sky Technophile presenter Martin Stanford was on hand to present Crestron with the award, which was voted for by CEDIA ESP (Electronic Systems Professionals) who factored standards of service, support, product innovations and training provided by trade suppliers in making their decision.

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RTI Now Shipping CPB-1 Control Port Connecting Block

Posted by miracleman12 on April 6th, 2009

Cost-Effective Solution Powers In-Wall Controller, Provides IR and RS-232 Control of Local Devices

SHAKOPEE, Minn. — April 6, 2009 — Remote Technologies Incorporated (RTI), a leading manufacturer of professional-grade, integrator-friendly control solutions, today announced that the company is now shipping its CPB-1 control port connecting block. For integrators, the cost-effective solution powers an RTI in-wall controller while providing both infrared (IR) and RS-232 control of local devices.

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Crestron Roomview Integrates Emergency Broadcasting

Posted by miracleman12 on January 22nd, 2009

RoomView Software Distributes Emergency Broadcasts to Crestron Connected Classrooms

ROCKLEIGH, NJ, January 20, 2009 – Crestron-connected campuses can now use RoomView remote help desk and resource management software to broadcast emergency messages. Critical information can be selectively routed to any device on the network that supports dynamic text, such as SMART boards, projectors, displays, and touchpanels. This Crestron solution utilizes existing systems to disseminate emergency information quickly and comprehensively.

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Crestron Lighting Processor Provides Easy Installation And Setup

Posted by miracleman12 on January 19th, 2009

Crestron Green Light(tm) Controller Fits in Standard 3-Gang Electrical Box

ROCKLEIGH, NJ, January 19, 2009 – Crestron announces its new IPAC (Integrated Professional Automation Computer) 2-Series control processor. A compact, low-cost solution for many lighting and automation applications, the IPAC-GL1 is designed for simple wall mount installation. Built-in relays, sensor inputs, plus Ethernet, Cresnet, and RS-232 ports enable connectivity to all kinds of devices, controls, and networks. The onboard e-Control® Web server achieves complete integration as part of a facility-wide managed control network.

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Colorado vNet Reports Record-Breaking December With 132% Growth

Posted by miracleman12 on January 16th, 2009

Sales attributable to unique Colorado vNet business model–allows integrators to be more competitive.

Loveland, CO – January 16, 2008 – Colorado vNet has announced December 2008 as the best sales month in the company’s history, reporting 132% growth over December 2007, and the total year increasing 111% over 2007. The increase is largely a result of custom integrators recognizing the value of the Colorado vNet business model. With pre-integrated systems that are fast and easy to install, Colorado vNet dealers can be more competitive in today’s challenging economic times—offering complete, reliable home automation and digital entertainment solutions from a single manufacturer, without staffing or outsourcing to expensive custom programmers.

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Colorado vNet Provides Worldwide Weather Information On Their Vibe Touchscreen

Posted by miracleman12 on December 17th, 2008

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Users view weather information using the same Vibe™ Touchscreen that controls the company’s award-winning home automation and distributed audio systems.

Loveland, CO – December 17, 2008 – Colorado vNet has integrated worldwide weather information into their award-winning home automation and distributed audio systems. With the Colorado vNet Weather Application, homeowners quickly view current weather conditions and hourly or 5-day forecasts on the same award-winning Vibe™ Color Touchscreen used for controlling whole-house audio, lighting, climate, CCTV and security systems. Users choose from a list of previously viewed cities and easily add new locations by entering a zip code or browsing by country/state/city. In addition, homeowners have the flexibility to make any location the default or rename locations—for example, “Aspen Ski Lodge.” A Weather Application Module and an Internet connection are the only requirements for adding weather to an existing Vibe system.

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RTI’s T3-V Named Best Multi-Room Remote Control

Posted by miracleman12 on November 17th, 2008

Powerful and Stylish Universal Control Receives 2008 Multi-Room Audio/Video Award

t3-v SHAKOPEE, Minn. - November 17, 2008 -Remote Technologies Inc. (RTI), the leading control systems manufacturer, has announced that the T3-V Universal Controller has been named a 2008 Multi-Room Audio/Video (MRA) Award winner. Sponsored by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) and Home Lighting Control Alliance (HLCA) and presented at the 2008 Electronic House Fall Expo in Long Beach, Calif., the MRA Awards honor the industry’s top products in innovation, functionality and overall value. The T3-V, featuring unequaled ease-of-use, attractiveness, ergonomics and utility, took the top honor in the “Multi-Room Remote Control” category.

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Life|Ware Unveils Life|Media Media Center With Quad Cablecard Tuners

Posted by miracleman12 on September 20th, 2007

Columbus, OH – September 20, 2007 – Life|ware™, the industry pioneer in Windows® Media Center-based digital entertainment and home automation, proudly announces a variety of compelling new hardware, led by the launch of the Life|media™ Servers with Quad CableCARD™ tuners. In addition, Life|ware also launched their Life|point™ touch panels with the new Life|slide function, Life|controller™ Web Services-enabled controllers, Life|point thermostats, Life|storage server and an entry level Life|media Server.

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Smart Home May Home Automation Month

Posted by miracleman12 on May 1st, 2007

Simple Home Automation Changes Can Save Money and Energy; INSTEON Home Control Contest Offers $1,000 Shopping Spree

Irvine, CA — May 01, 2007 — Consumers are often concerned by the size of their electricity bills and wonder where all that electricity goes. Many people are surprised to learn that interior and exterior lighting are, in fact, the largest piece of the residential electrical usage pie.

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TMIO Smart Oven for Smart Home

Posted by miracleman12 on April 26th, 2007

South Beach Miami, FL—April 26, 2007. Connect Io was featured on the Food Network as a Finalist nominee for the “Tomorrow’s Appliances for Today’s Kitchens” awards. The Food Network’s Rachel Ray presented the “Tasty Technology” Award and other innovative category awards on Emeril Lagasse’s “First Ever Awards Show”. Celebrities galore attended The Food Network’s first-ever awards show that honored the people, places and products that are making a delicious difference in our world today—truly the biggest shindig for the Food Network yet.

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Netstreams Announces Publication Of Its Patent Application For IP Speakers

Posted by miracleman12 on March 9th, 2007

Patent Application Extends Company’s Leadership in IP Audio, Video and Control

AUSTIN, TX, – March 8, 2007 – NetStreams®, the global leader in IP Audio, Video and Control products announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office formally published the company’s patent application for IP-Based networked speakers on December 21, 2006. The Company’s published patent application for IP speakers relates to other NetStreams’ patent applications published for IP-Based networked entertainment, and marks a path for the future of audio, video and control over an IP-Based network.

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Life|Ware 2.0 For Windows Vista Launches A New Interface, Increased Performance

Posted by miracleman12 on March 8th, 2007

Vista’s native support for Web Services for Devices means swifter Life|ware integrations for dealers

Columbus, OH – March 8, 2007 – Life|ware™ digital entertainment and automation solutions announces the launch of Life|ware 2.0 which introduces an entirely new, Microsoft® Windows® Vista™ interface while enhancing its performance managing a home’s subsystems through Windows® Vista™ Media Center to create a comprehensive digital living experience.

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