Irvine, CA – June 11th, 2009 – SmartLabs, Inc. is pleased to announce the latest releases in their line of I/O Linc INSTEON Low Voltage / Contact Closure Interface Kits: I/O Linc – INSTEON Keypad Control Kit and I/O Linc – INSTEON Rain Sensor Kit.

About I/O Linc INSTEON Low Voltage / Contact Closure Interface

I/O Linc is a universal INSTEON interface with contact closure sensor input and a low voltage / contact closure relay output, monitors and controls any low voltage device. Thanks to several different output relay modes, I/O Linc can easily adapt to different types of devices. “Contact closure and low voltage are used to automate a wide array of home systems and devices,” says Laurie Maroni Vice President of Marketing at SmartLabs,”I/O Linc is flexible enough to support each type of home system and affordable enough for several to be placed around the home.” For the same price as a single low voltage interface with many inputs and outputs, several I/O Linc modules can be placed around the house in the locations where they are needed.

I/O Linc – Keypad Control Kit

The I/O Linc – INSTEON Keypad Control Kit enhances your INSTEON network by giving you the ability to operate INSTEON-controlled devices via a numeric code. By entering a numeric code into the keypad, an INSTEON signal can be sent to unlock doors for access control (door lock sold separately) and/or initiate lighting scenes using INSTEON devices such as Dimmers and Switches, Wire-in/Outlet Modules and/or Plug-in Modules. The keypad can be programmed with 56 individual access codes, each assigned to an authorized individual user or to a group of users.

I/O Linc – INSTEON Rain Sensor Kit

Combining the features of I/O Linc and a rain sensor, this kit will allow users to be alerted in the event of excess liquid (rain and/or water) build-up. The rain sensor can be placed anywhere where you would like to detect the accumulation of water. As soon as water starts to collect, the rain sensor will trigger I/O Linc to turn any INSTEON controlled lights or appliances on or off, notifying you of the condition. When used in conjunction with other I/O Linc kits, it can be used to trigger sprinklers to automatically shut-off when it rains, saving water and money, or it can be placed near the foundation of your home to help detect detrimental standing water and flooding.

Other I/O Linc Kits Available:

I/O Linc – INSTEON Door / Window Sensor Kit
I/O Linc – INSTEON Telephone Alert Kit
I/O Linc – INSTEON Remote Control Door Strike Kit
I/O Linc – INSTEON Garage Door Control & Status Kit
I/O Linc – INSTEON Remote Chime Alert Kit
I/O Linc – INSTEON Leak / Flood Sensor Kit
I/O Linc – INSTEON Indoor/Outdoor Photobeam Entry Alert Kit
I/O Linc – INSTEON to Somfy RF Drape Control Kit
I/O Linc – INSTEON Freezer Failure Sensor Kit
I/O Linc – INSTEON High and Low Temperature Threshold Kit
I/O Linc – INSTEON Freeze Sensor Kit
I/O Linc – INSTEON Doorbell and Telephone Ring Alert Kit
I/O Linc – INSTEON RF Proximity Reader Kit

About INSTEON

SmartLabs’ INSTEON home automation technology uses a simple, low-cost combination of wireless and power line communications. It provides customized control and communication of lighting and appliances that let you create a network of devices and scenes that make life convenient, fun and energy efficient. With over 200 INSTEON-compatible products, it’s easy to link together systems such as lighting, security, HVAC, A/V, appliances and sensors that can be accessed from inside the home or anywhere in the world.

For more information:

www.insteon.net
www.smarthome.com

Contact:
SmartLabs, Inc.
Mike Scharnagl 949-252-6962
pr@smarthome.com

The I/O Linc – INSTEON Keypad Control Kit enhances your INSTEON network by giving you the ability to operate INSTEON-controlled devices via a numeric code. By entering a numeric code into the keypad, you can have INSTEON-controlled lights and appliances turn on (or off) via the main relay output on the keypad which communicates through the included I/O Linc. A secondary relay output is also built-in to the keypad that can be activated via a numeric code to perform other tasks such as unlocking a door, activating an alarm, or simply opening your garage. What’s more, you can use both relay simultaneously with the same code and the relays can be adjusted to remain energized from one to 98 seconds. Additionally, the keypad can be used in toggle mode which (could) alternate turning a light or device on and off with each correct code entry. The keypad can be programmed with 56 individual access codes (up to 100 million possible codes) each assigned to an authorized individual user or to a group of users. While the keypad is designed to for indoor use, it can be used in protected areas outdoors where it will not receive direct exposure to the elements. A surface-mount box is included or it can be flush-mounted in a standard single-gang junction box.

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I/O Linc – INSTEON Rain Sensor Kit enhances your INSTEON network by alerting you in the event of excess liquid (rain and/or water) build-up. The rain sensor is designed for indoor or outdoor use in and around your home. The kit is great for monitoring rainfall and/or moisture levels in sensitive areas such as green houses, flower beds or lawns. Using the included mounting bracket and mounting hardware, the rain sensor can be placed anywhere where you would like to detect the accumulation of water. If you are using If you are using I/O Linc – INSTEON Low Voltage / Contact Closure Interface (4-Pack) to electronically control sprinklers via your INSTEON network, this rain sensor kit can trigger the sprinklers to automatically shut-off when it rains- saving water and money. Alternatively, it can be placed near the foundation of your home to help detect detrimental standing water and flooding; as soon as the accumulation of water starts, the rain sensor will trigger I/O Linc to send commands to any INSTEON controlled lights or appliances. Conserve water by having your sprinklers turn off automatically when it rains or stop catastrophic and expensive water damage as soon as it starts with I/O Linc – INSTEON Rain Sensor Kit; an easy-to-use solution for adding convenience and awareness to any INSTEON-controlled home.

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Whether you’re just getting started in home automation or even if you’re getting ready to upgrade, INSTEON products are a reliable and affordable solution. Using both the existing wires (power line) in the home and radio-frequency communication, INSTEON adds remote control and automation to lighting, appliance and home control applications of all types. While INSTEON is designed for the average Do-It-Yourself homeowner, having a little extra help never hurts. INSTEON: Smarthomes for Everyone is a book that will make installation and programming your INSTEON devices a snap. It will guide you through the process of designing, installing and programming a complete and reliable Smarthome system. With step-by-step instructions, you will be able to setup path lighting, scene lighting, security and environment control with the touch of a button. Turn off lights over the Internet, close your garage door from work, shut off every light in your home from your nightstand and lock all the doors. From beginner to expert, this book will guide you through the process with step-by-step instructions and leave you with a complete understanding of your system. Get more out of your home with INSTEON Smarthome technology.

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Increase the versatility of an INSTEON home automation network by adding the I/O Linc – INSTEON Doorbell and Telephone Ring Alert Kit. Never again will you have to miss out on an important phone call or visitor because you didn’t hear the ringer or doorbell. Use this kit to notify you of a visitor or phone call when working (or playing) remotely in the backyard or in the garage. This kit is also great for when you’re listening to music and can’t hear the phone or doorbell. It’s also perfect for those that have a difficult time hearing certain frequencies. The doorbell and ring detector will initiate an INSTEON signal when a guest arrives and presses the doorbell or if you receive a telephone call. Using INSTEON devices such as Dimmers and Switches, Wire-in/Outlet Modules, and/or Plug-in Modules, you can program an individual or group of lights and devices to turn on as an indicator. Up to two doorbells and/or one phone line can be connected to the detector. Adding an additional I/O Linc to this kit will allow for two distinct INSTEON commands to be sent from separate door bells or from a door bell and a telephone.

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Irvine, CA – May 18, 2009 – SmartLabs, Inc. is pleased to announce the latest releases in their line of I/O Linc INSTEON Low Voltage / Contact Closure Interface Kits: I/O Linc – INSTEON RF Proximity Reader Kit and I/O Linc – INSTEON Doorbell and Telephone Ring Alert Kit.

About I/O Linc INSTEON Low Voltage / Contact Closure Interface
I/O Linc is a universal INSTEON interface with contact closure sensor input and a low voltage / contact closure relay output, monitors and controls any low voltage device. Thanks to several different output relay modes, I/O Linc can easily adapt to different types of devices. “Contact closure and low voltage are used to automate a wide array of home systems and devices,” says Laurie Maroni Vice President of Marketing at SmartLabs,”I/O Linc is flexible enough to support each type of home system and affordable enough for several to be placed around the home.” For the same price as a single low voltage interface with many inputs and outputs, several I/O Linc modules can be placed around the house in the locations where they are needed.

I/O Linc – INSTEON RF Proximity Reader Kit
Combining the features of I/O Linc and an RF proximity reader, this kit will allow users to wave a wireless RF ID key tag in front of the proximity reader and send INSTEON commands. The INSTEON signal can be used to unlock doors for access control (door lock sold separately) and/or initiate lighting scenes using INSTEON devices such as Dimmers and Switches, Wire-in/Outlet Modules and/or Plug-in Modules. The weatherproof RF proximity reader can be mounted near a door or entry area and includes six RF ID key tags with one trillion possible code combinations for added security.

I/O Linc – INSTEON Doorbell and Telephone Ring Alert Kit
The Doorbell and Phone Ring Detector works with I/O Linc to initiate an INSTEON signal when a guest arrives and presses the doorbell or if you receive a telephone call. Using linked INSTEON controlled devices you can create a visual alert with lighting to let you know when your phone or doorbell. Up to two doorbells and/or one phone line can be connected to the detector. Adding an additional I/O Linc to this kit will allow for two distinct INSTEON commands to be sent from separate door bells or from a door bell and a telephone.

Other I/O Linc Kits Available:

I/O Linc – INSTEON Door / Window Sensor Kit
I/O Linc – INSTEON Telephone Alert Kit
I/O Linc – INSTEON Remote Control Door Strike Kit
I/O Linc – INSTEON Garage Door Control & Status Kit
I/O Linc – INSTEON Remote Chime Alert Kit
I/O Linc – INSTEON Leak / Flood Sensor Kit
I/O Linc – INSTEON Indoor/Outdoor Photobeam Entry Alert Kit
I/O Linc – INSTEON to Somfy RF Drape Control Kit
I/O Linc – INSTEON Freezer Failure Sensor Kit
I/O Linc – INSTEON High and Low Temperature Threshold Kit
I/O Linc – INSTEON Freeze Sensor Kit

About INSTEON
SmartLabs’ INSTEON home automation technology uses a simple, low-cost combination of wireless and power line communications. It provides customized control and communication of lighting and appliances that let you create a network of devices and scenes that make life convenient, fun and energy efficient. With over 200 INSTEON-compatible products, it’s easy to link together systems such as lighting, security, HVAC, A/V, appliances and sensors that can be accessed from inside the home or anywhere in the world.

For more information:
www.insteon.net
www.smarthome.com

Contact:
SmartLabs, Inc.
Mike Scharnagl 949-252-6962
pr@smarthome.com

Don’t take a chance at having your automatic irrigation system go on as usual while freezing weather sets in overnight; only to wake up and see a landscape frozen over, with ice on adjoining driveways and sidewalks. The I/O Linc – INSTEON Freeze Sensor Kit can help prevent these situations before they happen. An INSTEON signal is sent when the temperature drops below 39° F to notify you of the concern. Ice buildup is hazardous to the life of your lawn and plants and can also be hazardous to those who may accidentally walk or drive on it. Additionally, you can take corrective action to avoid the threat of frozen pipes. As part of your INSTEON home automation network, this kit will act as an early alert system, triggering lights or appliances to turn on in the event that indoor or outdoor temperatures start to fall towards freezing.

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Increase the versatility of your INSTEON home automation network using I/O Linc – INSTEON High and Low Temperature Threshold Kit. This kit was designed to monitor temperatures and alert you via your INSTEON network when an upper or lower temperature limit has been reached. The temperature sensor is user definable, allowing high and low temperature thresholds to be set between -30° F to 130° F. The sensor is also flexible enough to be used to monitor low temperature only, high temperature only, or low and high temperatures at the same time. Once a threshold has been reached an INSTEON command can be sent, turning INSTEON controlled lights and appliances on or off. With INSTEON you can create programs for controlling temperatures in remote areas that are susceptible to extreme temperatures, such as attics, garages, basements, and wine cellars. Ideally, you can link this kit with an I/O Linc – INSTEON Telephone Alert Kit so that you will receive a phone call if high or low temperature thresholds are reached, allowing you to take immediate action and possibly save your property and equipment from costly damage. Use the I/O Linc – INSTEON High and Low Temperature Threshold Kit to monitor temperatures, expanding and enhancing your versatile INSTEON network.

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Want to know when someone is on your property? The new INSTEON Floodlights not only turn on their lights when motion is detected but can also turn on additional lights and/or notify you that someone is outside your home. Uses your reliable INSTEON network, so you can also remotely control your floodlights from anywhere. Motion Sensor features adjustable time delay, night-only mode, and 110-degree detection zone. Bulbs sold separately.

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Don’t loose an entire freezer full of food in the unfortunate event of a freezer failure. Whether it’s the freezer in your kitchen or the one you have in the garage, the INSTEON I/O Linc Freezer Failure Sensor Kit can send an INSTEON signal to your home network to notify you of the concern as soon as the temperature in your icebox reaches above 39° F. In addition to wasted food, a failing freezer can have ice buildup inside that can quickly turn to water when the temperature inside rises, possibly causing damage to your floor if the water were to leak. As part of your INSTEON home automation network, this kit will act as an early alert system, triggering lights or appliances turn on in the event that your freezer fails.

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