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Friday 11 September 2009
HOME AUTOMATION INC (HAI) ADDS LUXUL WIRELESS AS CONNECTIVITY PARTNER
Luxul's Pro-WAVSolutions Enhance Performance of OmniTouch Portable Touchscreen and Other Wireless Devices inside an HAI automated home
New Orleans, LA - September 11, 2009 - Home Automation, Inc. (HAI), leading manufacturer of integrated security and home automation products since 1985, announced a technical Connectivity Partnership with Luxul Wireless, manufacturer of Pro-WAVTM high performance wireless connectivity solutions for whole home wireless network coverage. Pro-WAV products are designed to efficiently extend the coverage area and improve overall network performance in large homes, enabling a single access point to provide complete "whole home" 802.11 Wi-Fi coverage.
"The Connectivity Partnership between Luxul Wireless and HAI helps deliver significant advantages in terms of the range and connectivity of mobile devices on a wireless network," explains HAI Director of Technical Services, Scott Dudoussat. "With Pro-WAV, a single access point can now provide seamless wireless coverage in situations that previously required 3 or 4 access points."
Using Luxul's high-performance Pro-WAV solutions, HAI dealers and integrators can now easily extend the wireless network by up to 400%, while maintaining high data rates. This allows for the delivery of whole-home Wi-Fi coverage using a single wireless access point (WAP) in installations where traditionally an average of 3 or more WAPs has been required. A single WAP can provide network access for the entire home, garage, outbuildings, and even the yard, without the hassle and expense of adding more access points. This allows for considerable savings in equipment and installation time, while also providing significant technical and functional benefits. Extending the reach of a single access point enables HAI home automation wireless network devices to roam through the entire home seamlessly. Luxul's Pro-WAV is ideal for use with HAI's OmniTouch 10p Portable Touchscreen, Philips Pronto remote controls, and other mobile devices running Snap-Link, Snap-Link Mobile, and WL3. Luxul Wireless Pro-WAV products are engineered and packaged for ease-of-implementation and integration, making them virtually maintenance free. Pro-WAV solutions implement patented digital signal boosting technologies along with an advanced circular polarization signal technology called Clear-WAVTM. Together, these technologies deliver increased signal penetration, range and clarity ─ easily outperforming traditional signal technologies.
"Pro-WAV delivers a nice complement to the HAI line of wireless network devices," said Jeffrey Curtis, president of Luxul Wireless. "Our mutual customers will be well served by the Connectivity Partnership. We're excited to be working with HAI to integrate Luxul technologies."
HAI products are available through a worldwide network of distributors and installing dealers in over 80 countries. For more information on HAI, please visit www.homeauto.com or email marketing@homeauto.com.
About Luxul Wireless Luxul Wireless is the leader in engineering superior wireless signal propagation technologies to address the challenges faced by traditional wireless networking methodologies. Luxul solutions deliver the world's most reliable and powerful signals for use in home, office, and industrial networking applications. Luxul technologies are ideal for both mobile and fixed Non-Line-of-Site (NLOS) wireless applications and are key elements to successful WI-FI, WIMAX, RFID, wireless Broadband, Mesh, and other wireless networking implementations. Product offerings include:
.X-WAVT Antennas .Shock-WAVT Wi-Fi Signal Boosters .Pro-WAVT Systems and Kits
About HAI HAI (Home Automation, Inc.) is a privately held manufacturer of integrated automation and security products for residential and commercial use based in New Orleans, LA. Incorporated in 1985, HAI has developed a full line of award-winning automation products, including home control systems, programmable communicating thermostats, smart light switches, Whole Home Audio systems, video surveillance equipment, Touchscreen interfaces, and software that allows access and control of an automation system over the Internet. All products are sold through HAI's worldwide network of Distribution Partners and installed by trained dealers in over 80 countries.
Posted on Friday 11 September 2009 - 17:09:57 | Comments: 0
HAI Adds iON Security as Connectivity Partner
HAI will demonstrate new products in Booth 743 at the CEDIA EXPO in Atlanta, Georgia on September 11-13, 2009.
Home Automation, Inc. (HAI), leading manufacturer of integrated security and home automation products since 1985, announced that integration with iON Security wireless transmitters is now complete, and a Connectivity Partnership has been formed.
iON is known for its ability to design and manufacture innovative concealed wireless transmitters for the residential and commercial markets. The Plunger is the world's smallest wireless door security sensor at only 1" D x 3/4" W. The Micra is the world's smallest wireless window security sensor at less than 1/2" D x 3/4" W. Both of these products have an average battery life of 5+ years and integrate with HAI's GE 64 Zone Wireless Receiver (42A00-2).
"These easy-to-install products from iON add to HAI's growing list of Connectivity Partnerships," explains HAI Director of Technical Services, Scott Dudoussat. "The additional options for dealers and homeowners furthers HAI's solution-based approach."
HAI's Connectivity Partnerships include over 40 manufacturers of Access Control products, Audio/Video, Design Tools/Services, Interfaces, Irrigation, Lighting, Security, Smart Grid, Structured Wiring, Window Coverings and general Accessories. If you are a manufacturer, meet the requirements and are interested in becoming an HAI Connectivity Partner, please contact support@homeauto.com.
In addition to demonstrating new HAI products in Booth 743 at CEDIA, HAI will be conducting the following training classes in Atlanta. Trainings will include information on New Products, Automation Studio, and Application Programming. For more information, or to register, please visit www.homeauto.com/training
September 11, Omni Hotel CNN Center - Birch Room, 10:00 - 11:30 AM, Automation Studio September 11, Omni Hotel CNN Center - Birch Room, 4:00 - 5:30 PM, HAI Application Programming September 12, Georgia World Congress Center, 10:00 - 11:30 AM, HAI New Products September 12, Georgia World Congress Center, 2:00 - 3:30 PM, Automation Studio
HAI products are available through a worldwide network of Distributors and installing Dealers in over 80 countries. For more information on HAI, please visit www.homeauto.com or email marketing@homeauto.com .
About HAI (www.homeauto.com): HAI (Home Automation, Inc.) is a privately held manufacturer of integrated automation and security products for residential and commercial use based in New Orleans, LA. Incorporated in 1985, HAI has developed a full line of award-winning automation products, including home control systems, programmable communicating thermostats, smart light switches, Whole Home Audio systems, video surveillance equipment, Touchscreen interfaces, and software that allows access and control of an automation system over the Internet. All products are sold through HAI's worldwide network of Distribution Partners and installed by trained dealers in over 80 countries.
About iON (www.ion-digital.com): Ion Security was formed with the purpose of creating new innovative wireless products for the residential and commercial security markets. The goal is to provide the highest quality products that work with leading alarm manufactures at an affordable cost. iON brings new technology and form factors to the security industry by thinking outside the box.
Posted on Friday 11 September 2009 - 17:08:50 | Comments: 0
Wednesday 09 September 2009
HAI Demonstrates Combination Programmable Communicating Thermostat and In Home Display for Smartgrid Solutions
HAI will demonstrate the combination Omnistat2 in Booth 733 at Autovation in Denver, Colorado, September 13th-16th.
Home Automation, Inc. (HAI), leading manufacturer of integrated security and home automation products since 1985, announced the availability of the combination Omnistat2 Programmable Communicating Thermostat (PCT) and In Home Display (IHD).
HAI's Omnistat2 PCT is a flexible product designed for use by utility companies for Home Area Network (HAN) use in Smart Grid programs. The unique design of the PCT allows it to be used as a thermostat and an In Home Display at the same time. It utilizes an easy to understand Multicolor Display that can change colors in response to utility related events. The PCT communicates with smart meters and can be used to display and control HAI's other HAN products such as Load Control Modules (LCM) and can be controlled by the In Home Display (IHD).
"HAI is proud to offer so much value to our utility companies in one package. The Omnistat 2 is the first PCT on the market to act as a thermostat and an In Home Display (IHD) at the same time," explains HAI Director of Business Development, Thomas Pickral, Jr. "Unique features like an easy to understand multicolor display and the ability to control Load Control Modules make the Omnistat2 really stand out from the competition."
HAI offers a full suite of products that cover any type of Home Area Network application including In Home Displays, Load Control Modules, and Programmable Communicating Thermostats that are designed to use the ZigBee Smart Energy, Sensus FlexNet, and is expandable for additional technologies. Designed for Time of Use, Duty Cycling, and Energy Awareness programs for utility companies interested in Smart Grid and tailoring load profiles for best use of assets.
HAI products are available through a worldwide network of Distributors and installing Dealers in over 80 countries. For more information on HAI, please visit http://smartgrid.homeauto.com or email marketing@homeauto.com.
To download a high resolution photo of HAI's combination Omnistat2, please click here: http://homeauto.com/_SiteElements/images/Press/Omnistat2Advanced.tif
About HAI (http://smartgrid.homeauto.com): HAI (Home Automation, Inc.) is a privately held manufacturer of integrated automation and security products for residential and commercial use based in New Orleans, LA. Incorporated in 1985, HAI has developed a full line of award-winning automation products, including home control systems, programmable communicating thermostats, smart light switches, Whole Home Audio systems, video surveillance equipment, Touchscreen interfaces, and software that allows access and control of an automation system over the Internet. All products are sold through HAI's worldwide network of Distribution Partners and installed by trained dealers in over 80 countries.
Posted on Wednesday 09 September 2009 - 17:14:11 | Comments: 0
Tuesday 08 September 2009
HAI and Russound team up to improve integration support, making the Sphere E-Series, C-Series and Russound's family of RNET controllers available on HAI's IP-Based OmniTouch Touchscreens
HAI and Russound will demonstrate the OmniTouch 5.7e and OmniTouch 10p in Booth 743 and Booth 817 at the CEDIA EXPO in Atlanta, Georgia on September 11-13, 2009.
Home Automation, Inc. (HAI), leading manufacturer of integrated security and home automation products since 1985, announced that the OmniTouch 5.7e (53A00-2) and OmniTouch 10p (67A00-1) Touchscreens now feature a newly designed user interface to fully integrate with Russound's high end E-Series products offered through the Sphere Program, C-Series and family of RNET Controllers. Additionally, audio command functionality has been added.
HAI's OmniTouch 5.7e and 10p Touchscreens facilitate control of lights, temperature, security, audio/video, and more. The IP-Based OmniTouch Touchscreens can be fully customized using HAI Automation Studio (1126) customization software, including the addition of floor plans and custom images, as well as foreign language support. They also have the ability to view supported IP cameras and control of entertainment components from an HAI Touchscreen.
Integrating Russound and HAI gives homeowners the ability to select and distribute music from any audio source to different rooms in the house - simulatenousely and independently. The HAI IP-Based Touchscreens can control on/off, volume, muting, transports, audio source, and many other functions for each zone. Additionally, custom audio icons can be set up on Touchscreens such as "Play Favorite Music" that turns on specific zones and adjusts volume to pre-determined levels.
The IP-Based Touchscreens integrated with Russound now display new buttons and new configurations, as well as a simulated LCD screen. Depending upon which Russound system is being used, the IP-Based Touchscreens can display up to four lines of metadata. This includes artist, title, track, album, and playlist; the equipment source and zone are displayed in the simulated LCD screen. The design and colors of the interface can be customized using HAI's Automation Studio.
The integration is as simple as connection via serial port. The controller automatically recognizes that the Russound system is connected, and the appropriate screens are visible on the Touchscreens.
"HAI worked closely with Russound to develop the new screens and functionality," explains HAI Embedded Systems Engineer, Aaron Ard. "The ability for the dealer to customize any aspect of the interface if desired is a fantastic feature as well."
"Integration partnerships with companies like HAI are very important to Russound," said Petro Shimonishi, VP of New Business Development. "This new functionality that we've developed with HAI will make our joint dealers very happy by saving them crucial programming time and delivering a higher level of functionality to their customer."
In addition to demonstrating the OmniTouch 5.7e and 10p in Booth 743 at CEDIA, HAI will be conducting the following training classes in Atlanta. Trainings will include information on New Products, Automation Studio, and Application Programming. For more information, or to register, please visit www.homeauto.com/training
September 11, Omni Hotel CNN Center - Birch Room, 10:00 - 11:30 AM, Automation Studio September 11, Omni Hotel CNN Center - Birch Room, 4:00 - 5:30 PM, HAI Application Programming September 12, Georgia World Congress Center, 10:00 - 11:30 AM, HAI New Products September 12, Georgia World Congress Center, 2:00 - 3:30 PM, Automation Studio
HAI products are available through a worldwide network of Distributors and installing Dealers in over 80 countries. For more information on HAI, please visit www.homeauto.com or email marketing@homeauto.com .
To download a high resolution photo of HAI's OmniTouch 5.7e Touchscreen showing Russound's new audio interface, please click here: http://www.homeauto.com/_SiteElements/images/press/RussoundESeriesCSeries&RNET.JPG
About HAI (www.homeauto.com): HAI (Home Automation, Inc.) is a privately held manufacturer of integrated automation and security products for residential and commercial use based in New Orleans, LA. Incorporated in 1985, HAI has developed a full line of award-winning automation products, including home control systems, programmable communicating thermostats, smart light switches, Whole Home Audio systems, video surveillance equipment, Touchscreen interfaces, and software that allows access and control of an automation system over the Internet. All products are sold through HAI's worldwide network of Distribution Partners and installed by trained dealers in over 80 countries.
Posted on Tuesday 08 September 2009 - 11:18:25 | Comments: 0
HAI Now Shipping Cellular Communication Center for Phone Line Emulation
HAI will demonstrate the Cellular Communication Center and additional HAI products in Booth 743 at the CEDIA EXPO in Atlanta, Georgia on September 11-13, 2009.
New Orleans, LA - HAI (Home Automation, Inc.), leading manufacturer of integrated automation and security products since 1985, announced today that it is shipping the Cellular Communications Center (C3).
The C3 (HAI part number 70A00-1) connects with all standard burglar or fire alarm panels, including HAI controllers, to emulate the phone line signal if there is not one present. The C3 dials out using a cellular network to communicate with a central monitoring station for security panels. It also allows telephone calls to be made or received over the Cellular network using a land line telephone in the home. The central station can call the homeowner for verification in the event of an alarm.
"The C3 provides another opportunity for added protection," explains Jay McLellan, HAI President. "It allows for installation in remote areas where no phone lines are available, or backup if a main phone line is cut or otherwise inactive."
The C3 will ship with an included backup battery and antenna. It requires a GSM SIM card and cellular service.
To download a high res picture of HAI's Two-Way Cellular Communication Center, please click here: http://www.homeauto.com/mediacenter/HaiPRImage.asp?image=CCC.tif
About HAI (www.homeauto.com): HAI (Home Automation, Inc.) is a privately held manufacturer of integrated automation and security products for residential and commercial use based in New Orleans, LA. Incorporated in 1985, HAI has developed a full line of award-winning automation products, including home control systems, programmable communicating thermostats, smart light switches, Whole Home Audio systems, video surveillance equipment, Touchscreen interfaces, and software that allows access and control of an automation system over the Internet. All products are sold through HAI's worldwide network of Distribution Partners and installed by trained dealers in over 80 countries.
Posted on Tuesday 08 September 2009 - 11:16:00 | Comments: 0
