The Official Smarthome Blog - All Things Home Automation http://blog.smarthome.com Home Automation Products for the Smart Home -- including: lighting control, security, home theater, surveillance, HVAC, sensors and more Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:00:20 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ en hourly 1 http://www.gravatar.com/blavatar/4b36dc928a4035316c1a3fecc979dbcd?s=96&d=http://s.wordpress.com/i/buttonw-com.png The Official Smarthome Blog - All Things Home Automation http://blog.smarthome.com smarthomebloghttp://feedburner.google.com Steel Cord Conducts Power Running to an Electronic Door Lock or Access Control System http://blog.smarthome.com/2009/11/08/steel-cord-conducts-power-running-to-an-electronic-door-lock-or-access-control-system/ http://blog.smarthome.com/2009/11/08/steel-cord-conducts-power-running-to-an-electronic-door-lock-or-access-control-system/#comments Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:00:20 +0000 BK http://blog.smarthome.com/?p=3422 ]]>

SECO-LARM SD-969-S18 Armored Door Cord

The SECO-LARM SD-969-S18 Armored Door Cord is an 18″ stainless-steel cables, designed to conduct power to electric locks or access systems mounted in doors. It has a surface mount design and includes mounting screws.

  • Brings electric current from hinge side of door frame to door
  • 18 inch armoured flexible cable
  • End bracket anodized aluminum and conceal wire connections
  • Price: $35.50

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    Petmate 27442 Heated Cat Bed, 15

    Give your pet a nice, large bed to keep warm at night and/or during the cold months of the year, use the Petmate Heated Cat Bed. It offers a steady stream of heat on a round bed with walls that is made of suede and natural Berber. The smaller size and shape of the bed makes it ideal for cats, but will certainly work for tiny dogs as well. The soothing low voltage bed is designed to be used indoors exclusively, and simply plugs in to a standard outlet features a chew resistant power cord safe for your pets. The bed has a 15″ diameter and walls that are 5.5″ high.

  • Safe low voltage heating
  • Dark brown suede with natural berber
  • Chew resistant power cord
  • Indoor only
  • Round shape ideal for cats
  • Price: $44.99

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    DuWa Products 4ZEX Irrigander 4 Expander

    The Irrigander 4 Expander is a 4 zone irrigation expander designed to expand small size systems that have enough outputs available on the irrigation controller to drive the additional zones. The new Version 2 Irrigander 4 Expander is even easier to install and offers even greater expansion capability.

  • Control 2 valves using only 1 field wire plus common
  • Control 4 valves using only 2 field wires plus common
  • Decoder is sealed to protect it from moisture
  • Industrial grade components for maximum reliability
  • BULLET
  • Price: $69.69

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    Also Available
    DuWa Products 8ZEXS Irrigander 8 Pro Expander
    DuWa Products 4ZEXT Irrigander 4/2 Pro Expander

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    Greenlight Lighting 20W/ELS-M 20W Mini Spiral Fluorescent Light Bulb

    Get all the light you’re accustomed to, yet only using one third of the energy! Conserving has never been easier than with these fluorescent light bulbs that are three times as efficient as standard, incandescent bulbs. Still, they emit a soft glow similar to that of incandescent lights, so your home won’t have that harsh, washed-out look. Average life span for these bulbs is 12,000 hours more than five times standard 1,500-hour incandescent bulbs.

  • Lasts up to 9 years, based on using it for 3 hours per day
  • Uses 75% less energy
  • 1 Greenlite bulb equals 10 standard incandescent bulbs
  • Instant start, flicker free
  • 2700°K color temperature is closest to the incandescent light color
  • Warranty for 2 years
  • Price: $3.48

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    ATON A81C Storm 8 Inch Ceiling Speaker

    A new wave of sound has arrived – The ATON Storm Series speakers. Voiced in our sound labs by musicians with years of critical listening experience, all speakers were crafted for pure listening enjoyment. Each Storm Series model was tested against comparable models built by the industry’s leading competitors. ATON’s speakers possessed a consistent step up in sound quality, setting a new benchmark for ceiling speaker performance.

  • Voiced by musicians for pure listening enjoyment
  • Tested against the industry’s leading competitors
  • Unparalleled performance
  • Custom driver materials and network components
  • 1″ pivoting tweeters on all models
  • High power handling
  • Excellent off-axis frequency response
  • Designed to blend into any home environment
  • Weather/moisture resistant – Ideal for outdoor, bathroom and sauna use
  • Price: $249.00

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    Product Title (In box)

    RF20 Remote Control
    MRF100B RF Base Station
    Power supply
    AAA Batteries x4
    6 IR ‘Flashers` with 10` cables
    Wall plate with screws

  • Control A/V components from anywhere
  • indoors and outdoors
  • Picks up out-of-sight signals from *up to 100 feet away
  • Direct one-button access
  • up to 40 favorite channels
  • Customizable LCD screen
  • create display text and button names
  • MacroPower
  • single-button control, turns on/off all components
  • Dynamic SimpleSound total volume control
  • Thousands of built-in pre-programmed codes
  • Fully backlit keypad and LCD display
  • Price: $129.99

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    Product Title (In box)

    3/4″ Heavy Duty Shelf Upgrade for the Fatrak Rack Mount System

  • 3/4″ thick shelf – Ideal for handling the weight of heavy A/V components
  • Works with Fatrak rack mount system
  • Price: $63.99

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    Product Title (In box)

    The Web Ready DVR with 160gb Hard Drive is a DVR recording system that allows you to view your security cameras online from any Internet enabled PC, anywhere in the world! This DVR has two customizable recording modes: scheduled continuous and scheduled motion detect recording. Scheduled continuous recording allows you to set a 24 hour recording schedule based on your preferences. Scheduled motion recording allows you to specify which time of the day/night to record only when motion is detected.

    This DVR can record four different camera views (quad view) simultaneously at a smooth 30 frames per second. During playback you can display each camera in full screen if desired. Finding your recorded footage is a breeze. Just search for the time and date it was recorded and the file will be displayed. Everything is stored on the DVR’s internal 160GB hard drive, allowing you up to 150 days of continuous recording.

    The DVR can be set to auto-overwrite old footage when the hard drive runs out of space, providing you with worry-free continuous recording, year after year. The CV0204DVR also has a built-in Internet server for remote viewing. Just plug the DVR into your Internet connection or router. Then simply type your IP address into your web browser to view your home or business remotely, from any computer in the world! You can even play back recorded footage, save picture or movie files from your remote location. This versatile surveillance system is an ideal solution for everyone who wants to monitor and record their home or business.

    Security cameras sold separately

  • Record up to 150 continuous days
  • View from anywhere there’s internet
  • 24 Hour Recording schedule
  • Monitor a pool, kids, or pets
  • Price: $449.99

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    ]]>     http://blog.smarthome.com/2009/11/06/view-what-your-security-cameras-are-watching-online-anywhere-around-the-world/feed/ 0 BK Product Title (In box)     Heavy Duty Relay Module Works Great for General Purpose Switching of Devices or High Current Loads http://blog.smarthome.com/2009/11/05/heavy-duty-relay-module-works-great-for-general-purpose-switching-of-devices-or-high-current-loads/ http://blog.smarthome.com/2009/11/05/heavy-duty-relay-module-works-great-for-general-purpose-switching-of-devices-or-high-current-loads/#comments Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:00:30 +0000 BK http://blog.smarthome.com/?p=3397 ]]>

    ELK 912B Relay Module 12/24 Volt

    The ELK-912B is a heavy duty relay module featuring 12 or 24V DC selectable operation, SPDT Form “C” contacts, low current draw, voltage input LED, and high quality large cross-head terminals. It is ideal for general purpose switching of devices or high current loads.

  • High Quality Cross-head Terminals
  • 12 or 24 Vdc Selectable Operation
  • Low Current Draw
  • Voltage Input LED
  • Form “C” Dry Contacts
  • Great For General Purpose Switching
  • Small, Compact Size
  • Double Sided Foam Tape Provided For Mounting
  • Packaged in Reusable Poly Storage Box
  • Price: $8.04

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    AVRAK EXVS Vented Shelf

    Vented shelf option helps keep gear cool. More circulation through the entire rack can help extend the life of your components.

    Available for: Avrak, Avtrak, Fatrak, Avstand

    Easy Installation.

  • Easy Installation
  • Available for: Avrak, Avtrak, Fatrak, Avstand
  • Price: $40.99

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