Remodeling: Home Automation

At Home With Automation

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 02:35:35 EST

Even features that seems small -- such as lights turning on automatically -- can make a big impact for users.

Safely Shuttered: Wisp Windows and Doors Home Manager ST

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 12:02:49 EST

Deploy storm protection shades manually or remotely with smartphone- and Web-enabled software.

iPort CM2000 and CM100 Mounts for iPad and iPod Touch

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 02:13:11 EST

Housed in attractive in-wall frames, CM2000 for iPad and CM100 for iPod Touch allow the devices to display weather, news, stocks, and other apps, and easily connect to A/V receivers.

Advector Systems Select-Air Wireless Zoned HVAC System

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 02:13:10 EST

As part of the Select-Air System, inVent wireless dampers work with the Advisor control system, Sub-Advisor wireless thermostat, and Flex wireless temperature sensor to manage zoned HVAC.

Eaton A-BUS/Ready Receiver

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 10:46:00 EST

Touted as multiroom audio made easy, adding a second room to an A-BUS/ready receiver requires only a single CAT5 cable wired directly to the speaker location.

HAI Wireless Energy Management Accessories

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 10:45:57 EST

Several new ZigBee platform accessories have been added to the maker's Energy Management product line.

Energy Inc. TED, The Energy Detective

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 10:45:55 EST

TED, The Energy Detective, allows homeowners to monitor energy use and project their monthly electrical bills.

Control4 Media Player

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 10:45:53 EST

With an increasing trend toward video distribution via Internet Protocol, the Control4 Media Player helps homeowners aggregate video files throughout the home onto one menu.

Wayne Dalton iDrive Pro for TorqueMaster Garage Door Opener

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 10:35:00 EST

Featuring integrated Z-Wave technology and electronic safety monitoring systems, the iDrive Pro for TorqueMaster garage door opener gives homeowners an easy point of entry into home automation.

Lutron RadioRA-SR Wireless Home Control

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 10:34:33 EST

Install the new RadioRA-SR system in new or existing homes without running new wires.

Masco Verve Living System Lighting Control

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 10:31:52 EST

The wireless Verve Living lighting control system requires less wiring and has lower material and installation costs than other systems, the maker says.

Advances in Thermostat Technology

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 10:22:53 EST

New technology makes thermostat operation easier and more precise for homeowners and remodelers.

Modernist Makeover With Internation Flair

Wed, 6 Jun 2012 11:53:24 EST

Ten years ago, when S+H Construction, of Cambridge, Mass., renovated the exterior of this house, the homeowners’ choice of peach paint stood out in a sea of conservative grays and browns in the Harvard Square neighborhood.

Q&A with Michael Silverman, Criteria HiFi

Mon, 5 Apr 2010 03:40:19 EST

Based in Naples, Fla., Criteria HiFi is a $5 million audio/video contractor specializing in high-end integrated systems.

Supply Side: A Window into Walls and Wires

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 05:36:58 EST

The GE Dashboard in ICI Homes' Emerald model looks anything but special. Hanging on the wall just off the kitchen–with a screen about the size of a portable DVD player–it looks more like a fancy thermostat than a rare amenity.

Products: Home Automation

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 09:00:00 EST

The latest in home-automation products.

The Hardly Wired House

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 08:53:21 EST

With the flip of a switch, the leading man dims the lights and the stereo plays mood music. Seem futuristic? Once just a movie fantasy, now home automation product manufacturers say on-demand control of lighting, audio, temperature, and more, is becoming more popular in the remodeling market.

Home Tech

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 08:41:08 EST

The Intelligent Load Center combines an electrical load distribution enclosure and automatic transfer switch, eliminating the need for a second distribution panel and additional wiring for a standby generator, the company says, and thereby lowering installation time and costs.

New home automation products

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 08:17:54 EST

The Z-Wave Alliance is not a federation of superheros but a consortium of leaders in the home technology industry who want to set Z-Wave technology as the standard for wireless home control products. Developed by Zensys, Z-Wave is a two-way, wireless mesh network communications technology that allows homeowners to monitor and manage their lighting, security systems, thermostats, garage door openers, entertainment systems, and other home products from anywhere in the world.

The next generation of home automation technology is on the way

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 07:55:12 EST

Whether it's as complicated as a fully automated home theater system with programmed lighting scenes or as simple as a single-room lighting control, homeowners are looking for ways to make their lives at home easier to manage and more convenient.