Have you ever experienced Home Automation?
Having the ability to remotely and wirelessly control lights and appliances can be not only cool but incredibly convenient for those of us seeking a modern digital home. Imagine having all inside and outside lights, sprinklers, fountains and almost any other appliance imaginable in your home, working automatically in concert with each other to provide the ultimate in safety and comfort. Not to mention the practical benefits of arriving home in the dark to a well lit property, free of boogey men and whatever else happens to roam your neighborhood after hours. How about the ability to view your home via the internet with wireless cameras that can capture footage on demand or when a sensor trips? All of this and more is possible with x10 products. What is the best part about it? All of the equipment available is completely affordable, easy to set up and use.
Like the majority of my fellow gadget lovers, I've been remotely controlling lights and appliances using X10 modules that send on/off commands through a homes existing power line since the early '80s. The x10 Power-line Carrier protocol was created in the late '70s and continues to be the industry standard. Over the last 30 years, the company has developed and sold millions of units, not only under the x10 brand name but also as an Original Equipment Manufacturer for major consumer electronic companies such as IBM, Phillips, Magnavox and Radio Shack. In the mid '90s, x10 introduced the first PC-based home control kit called Active Home, enabling programmed routines to execute automatically through a serial port interface module plugged into a power outlet. Since then, over one million units have been sold.
Much to the delight of these customers, the company has released a much anticipated upgrade kit called Active Home Pro, featuring an amazingly functional tiny white whole house transceiver box with built-in RF and a USB connection combined with newly designed control software. This system enables the user to control every function right from their computer either manually or automatically. The active Home Pro upgrade kit is only $49.99, equal to the cost of one control device. Of course, you can purchase a complete kit for $99.00 which includes controllers, remote controls, wireless key chains, light sockets and wall sockets. Shipping is free for all orders over $49.00 at http://www.x10captain.com/aptain.com//
X10's Active Home Pro is a clear winner for the Do-It-Yourself customer. Years of customer feedback has resulted in a system that is technologically sophisticated yet doesn't require a computer programming degree to operate. The basic concept is simple. Plug control modules/switches into lights and appliances, assign each one a house/unit code such as A1, and insert the module into a wall outlet/switch box. Boot up the Active Home Pro software, and enter the fun and colorful world of x10's computer based remote home control.
From here, the possibilities are virtually endless. The new USB computer interface with built-in RF whole house transceiver can send and receive all 256 house/unit codes and even control x10 cameras. The newly designed software uses drag and drop commands to label, organize and view by room all x10 control modules. Within minutes you can create for example an Evening Lights tab, and then create Macros grouped Inside Lights On and Inside Lights Off. Click on Timers to easily schedule lights and their brightness level based on dusk and dawn, day of week, holidays, etc. Better yet, forget about the timers.
Using the built in Lifestyle Mode, the software will automatically record when you turn lights on or off using a controller during a typical 24 hour day. Just download your instructions into the computer interface and turn off your machine. Your timers and routines will operate automatically year round. The well designed, clean looking transceiver box also offers the ability to monitor x10 home surveillance cameras, provide remote control via the Internet or cell phone and even run if/then routines, commonly called conditional Macros.
Speaking of x10's cameras, there are so many different models to choose from, depending on your needs. I particularly love the camera systems that allow you to view your home via the internet anywhere you have a camera. I think any home owner would appreciate the ability to see who is coming around your home during the day or night. The cameras can be used to monitor your property outside, keep an eye on your business or help monitor a baby's or kids room inside your home .
There are many possibilities. The user has the option to view and record any captured footage on demand or that was was tripped by a sensor. The nice part is you can record footage directly to your PCs hard drive or to a VCR. Any home or business owner would appreciate these systems. They are affordable, easy to set up and use. I have multiple cameras around my home and all of them have come in handy at one point or another. If nothing else, they are very cool and feed my passion for cool gadgets.
Among the array of other x10 products offered at x10Captain.com, one of their popular items is the x10 video sender. The video sender enables the user to transmit TV transmissions from a basic cable box, DVD or VCR and transmit it to any other TV in the house without having to add extra cables or wires. It is 100% legal and eliminates the expense of adding additional cable lines and cables from y
our cable company. This is a nifty little gadget and works great. The price is only $49.99.
Overall, x10 products are amazing little pieces of technology. If you have never experienced home automation or have been using x10 items for years, I know you will agree that technology has infiltrated every part of our world. X10 has been making quality products for years and they continue to create new and exciting ways to enhance our every day life. I couldn't imagine living without them.
If you have any questions, email me! As a consultant, I have some great solutions for you and your home. Contact me and I will be happy to help.
Having the ability to remotely and wirelessly control lights and appliances can be not only cool but incredibly convenient for those of us seeking a modern digital home. Imagine having all inside and outside lights, sprinklers, fountains and almost any other appliance imaginable in your home, working automatically in concert with each other to provide the ultimate in safety and comfort. Not to mention the practical benefits of arriving home in the dark to a well lit property, free of boogey men and whatever else happens to roam your neighborhood after hours. How about the ability to view your home via the internet with wireless cameras that can capture footage on demand or when a sensor trips? All of this and more is possible with x10 products. What is the best part about it? All of the equipment available is completely affordable, easy to set up and use.
Like the majority of my fellow gadget lovers, I've been remotely controlling lights and appliances using X10 modules that send on/off commands through a homes existing power line since the early '80s. The x10 Power-line Carrier protocol was created in the late '70s and continues to be the industry standard. Over the last 30 years, the company has developed and sold millions of units, not only under the x10 brand name but also as an Original Equipment Manufacturer for major consumer electronic companies such as IBM, Phillips, Magnavox and Radio Shack. In the mid '90s, x10 introduced the first PC-based home control kit called Active Home, enabling programmed routines to execute automatically through a serial port interface module plugged into a power outlet. Since then, over one million units have been sold.
Much to the delight of these customers, the company has released a much anticipated upgrade kit called Active Home Pro, featuring an amazingly functional tiny white whole house transceiver box with built-in RF and a USB connection combined with newly designed control software. This system enables the user to control every function right from their computer either manually or automatically. The active Home Pro upgrade kit is only $49.99, equal to the cost of one control device. Of course, you can purchase a complete kit for $99.00 which includes controllers, remote controls, wireless key chains, light sockets and wall sockets. Shipping is free for all orders over $49.00 at http://www.x10captain.com/aptain.com//
X10's Active Home Pro is a clear winner for the Do-It-Yourself customer. Years of customer feedback has resulted in a system that is technologically sophisticated yet doesn't require a computer programming degree to operate. The basic concept is simple. Plug control modules/switches into lights and appliances, assign each one a house/unit code such as A1, and insert the module into a wall outlet/switch box. Boot up the Active Home Pro software, and enter the fun and colorful world of x10's computer based remote home control.
From here, the possibilities are virtually endless. The new USB computer interface with built-in RF whole house transceiver can send and receive all 256 house/unit codes and even control x10 cameras. The newly designed software uses drag and drop commands to label, organize and view by room all x10 control modules. Within minutes you can create for example an Evening Lights tab, and then create Macros grouped Inside Lights On and Inside Lights Off. Click on Timers to easily schedule lights and their brightness level based on dusk and dawn, day of week, holidays, etc. Better yet, forget about the timers.
Using the built in Lifestyle Mode, the software will automatically record when you turn lights on or off using a controller during a typical 24 hour day. Just download your instructions into the computer interface and turn off your machine. Your timers and routines will operate automatically year round. The well designed, clean looking transceiver box also offers the ability to monitor x10 home surveillance cameras, provide remote control via the Internet or cell phone and even run if/then routines, commonly called conditional Macros.
Speaking of x10's cameras, there are so many different models to choose from, depending on your needs. I particularly love the camera systems that allow you to view your home via the internet anywhere you have a camera. I think any home owner would appreciate the ability to see who is coming around your home during the day or night. The cameras can be used to monitor your property outside, keep an eye on your business or help monitor a baby's or kids room inside your home .
There are many possibilities. The user has the option to view and record any captured footage on demand or that was was tripped by a sensor. The nice part is you can record footage directly to your PCs hard drive or to a VCR. Any home or business owner would appreciate these systems. They are affordable, easy to set up and use. I have multiple cameras around my home and all of them have come in handy at one point or another. If nothing else, they are very cool and feed my passion for cool gadgets.
Among the array of other x10 products offered at x10Captain.com, one of their popular items is the x10 video sender. The video sender enables the user to transmit TV transmissions from a basic cable box, DVD or VCR and transmit it to any other TV in the house without having to add extra cables or wires. It is 100% legal and eliminates the expense of adding additional cable lines and cables from y
our cable company. This is a nifty little gadget and works great. The price is only $49.99.Overall, x10 products are amazing little pieces of technology. If you have never experienced home automation or have been using x10 items for years, I know you will agree that technology has infiltrated every part of our world. X10 has been making quality products for years and they continue to create new and exciting ways to enhance our every day life. I couldn't imagine living without them.
If you have any questions, email me! As a consultant, I have some great solutions for you and your home. Contact me and I will be happy to help.
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