New x10 Website

Come check out my new site I have created in addition to my http://www.x10captain/ site

It is an updated site with all of the latest gadgets, home automation equipment and security equipment- http://www.x10-website.com/

if you are looking to portect your home, view your home via the internet or have complete wireless command of all your lights and appliances, come take a look at the latest and greatest factory direct deals of the day.

Tiger Direct- great site for computer stuff

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Just thought i would post the name of a site I frequent often and buy from. If you are interested in home automation and the ability to control your home via a computer and the internet, or you simply want good prices on laptops, computers, etc, you can find great deals on stuff here:



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Lord of the remotes- The one remote to rule them all, Introducing the x10 Icon remote

Here is a great item that was sold out for the longest time and is now back by popular demand. Introducing the last remote you will ever need! Imagine a universal remote control that's very affordable yet has the capability to perform BETTER than those "high-end" overpriced brands.

The iconRemote is a Universal Remote Control from X10 that completely changes the way you interact with your home entertainment system. The icon Remote features an innovative learning function which allows it to learn commands from other remote controls.

The way it works is simple. Just take one of your old remotes, hold it end to end with the icon Remote, and press the key that you want to learn. It's that easy. You can even use it to control all the functions on your old tape deck— play, pause, fast forward, rewind— this remote does it all.

The Universal Remote is nothing new. In fact, you may even already own one. The whole idea behind the Universal Remote is convenience. Now, X10 is taking that convenience one step further with its icon Remote Universal Remote Control. Many of the higher end remotes are somewhat complicated and don't always function the way you would like. In some cases, they simply do not control everything with ease and you often end up using some of your original remotes for various functions.

Watching a movie at home can be a somewhat dull experience, especially without all the pulse-pounding sound effects and soaring musical scores you get at the theaters. That's why I rely so heavily on my stereo. With other Universal Remotes, in order to adjust the volume while I'm watching a movie, I'd need to switch from DVD mode to Auxiliary mode. Not so with the icon Remote. With its innovative Punch-through feature, I can determine how various keys work in various modes. For example, I can use the icon Remote to control my television, and if I need to adjust the volume on my stereo, I can do so, all without the need to go from TV mode to Auxiliary mode.

How does Punch through work? Simply press the "home" button on your icon Remote, then select "setup," then select, "advanced," and then, "punch through." Then select the device you want to setup Punch through for. From there, you determine which keys do what on your icon Remote.

With the “Smart Macros” feature, I can perform multiple commands at the same time. For example, one touch turns on the TV, DVD player, plays the DVD and turns on the surround sound, too! I have another macro set up to turn on the stereo receiver, set it to the CD input, and play the CD player, all with one button. With Smart Macros, I set up all sorts of different tasks that used to require multiple remotes. Now, it’s much easier to watch that DVD.

The icon Remote has the ability to condense all of your remote controls into one! Featuring one of the largest code libraries in the world, the icon Remote can control televisions, DVD players, VHS players, cable tuner boxes, satellite tuner boxes, DVRs, Tivo, home theater systems, video gaming consoles, stereo systems and more.

Features of the icon Remote:

FAVORITES: Have the ability to add all of your favorite channels under your own personal settings! And a great thing about this? You can set up special groups of all of your favorite categories or for individual family members! Now each family member has the ability to watch what they want when they want -- and by using the icon of their favorite channels to flip directly to it, meaning you skip the channels you don't want and only watch the channels you do want! [learn more]

LEARNING: Then icon Remote has the ability to learn any remote! You simply place the remote to learn at the learning sensor towards the base of the icon Remote and it'll instantly learn any code that you want it to! Learn any remote, no matter the device! [learn more]

PUNCHT HROUGH: Now you'll never have to waste time switching between devices because the icon Remote has got you covered! Have the remote set to DVD mode but want to increase the volume on the television? You can program the icon Remote to react accordingly while set on any mode! [learn more]

MACROS: Simplify your electronic experience with MACRO function! Your remote is a "smart remote" where you can program any or all of your electronic devices to react at the press of a button. Want your home theater system, television, and DVD player to turn on when you press the power button? It's easy with the icon Remote! [learn more]


All Your Favorite Channels at your Fingertips: From CBS to PBS with no BS!

I used to spend a lot of time scanning through channels that I didn’t even watch. I was sick and tired of skipping through 30 channels to get from NBC to CNN. (And who can remember all the channel numbers?) But then I found the amazing new icon Remote Universal Remote control from X10!

With the icon Remote, channel surfing has never been easier! I set all my favorite channels with the cool “Favorite Channels” feature and all the familiar icons for my favorite channels are displayed right on the full color LCD screen. When I want to change to ESPN, I just push the button next to the ESPN icon and my TV instantly changes channels. It’ll store up to 100 favorite channels for each user. I never have to remember what channel CNN is, because the iconRemote remembers everything for me!

I setup separate pages for each of my interests. I have one for my Sports Favorites, one for my News Favorites, and one for my Movie Favorites. There’s even a way to edit the text on the icons, which is nice for saving multiple channels from the same network. For example, I have one icon for HBO and a different one for HBO HD. It’s easy to use and setup.

And, I created custom profiles for each member of the family. Convenient "HIS" and "HERS" buttons make it easy to switch from my favorites to my wife’s, and with 10 custom profiles, everyone has their own custom channels. A feature I admire.

I also set up profiles for each of my children. And with the Kid Safe feature, I can set the channels my kids are allowed to watch. This is something that even the high end remotes I have owned cannot do.

This remote is ultimately a great buy. For less than $80.00 at x10captain.com, you get the remote control, free FedEx shipping within the US, a 30 day money back guarantee and one year of support for this great deal. As a recommendation only, if you sign up for a free newsletter, you get a free $15.00 gift certificate and free ebook on home automation/ security.

x10 Captain

www.x10captain.com

Smart Home- great gadgets and gifts for Christmas

This site has a great selection of cool items for Christmas.

Airline crewmembers benefit from automation in the cockpit and at home

In the world of aviation, the word “automation” is term all crewmembers are familiar with. From the most basic aspects of automation such as utilizing an autopilot to sophisticated fly by wire, computer driven aircraft systems, the role of automation is to make a pilot’s job easier by reducing the work load in the cockpit. Most new aircraft today have glass cockpits, computer driven systems and hi-tech navigation systems. Modern aircraft are built today with automatic functions that perform certain actions without the pilot’s input. Once again this helps to reduce the work load for crewmembers and enables them to work more efficiently.

As a crewmember who appreciates the benefits of automation, there are ways that automation can benefit us in our home and business lives. With technology today, our lives have been greatly enhanced. Everyone has experienced automation in some form or another. The latest and greatest high tech gadgets are offering more in the ways of automation for the home or business owner more than ever before and has become more common place. Some of the more popular and inexpensive automation products are made by X10. X10, a company in business for over 20 years, utilizes X10 technology. X10, simply stated, is a protocol that enables electrical signals and impulses to be transmitted thru current household electrical systems to carry out a function or series of functions.

For a complete break down of how X10 works, click here for a detailed description. How do crewmembers benefit from this technology specifically? X10 electronics help to automate your home, just like in the cockpit, to help your home run more efficiently. X10 can help save you money on your utility bills, help keep an eye on your home across the world with wireless cameras via the internet, help turn lights and appliances on or off at your command or automatically plus so much more. You can create a smart home and make life easier all while protecting your home and your family.

Do you want to keep an eye on your home or business even when you’re miles away? Do you want to make sure that you’re family or any other valuables are protected and secure? Do you want to know right away if something seems amiss? Do you want to have this ability without having to spend a fortune? All of that can be done with a wireless security web camera.
Wireless cameras have been around for some time now. The cost range can be significant from different manufacturers. Fortunately, X10 has come up with some great solutions for consumers. All of the new cameras offered today are not only high quality but are also inexpensive compared to other companies.

These wireless cameras are easy to install and set up. The software that comes with the device allows you to view up to four live video feeds from four different wireless camera’s with an interactive software program called i-watchout. This software allows you the flexibility to pan, tilt and zoom your cameras from anywhere in the world you have internet access. You can also share video with friends and create up to four secure guest accounts. The personalized web address allows for you or anyone else that you choose, to access the camera for remote monitoring. All you really need is an internet-capable computer and you are ready to view and control your wireless cameras in minutes.

There are several options for your camera setup. You can set the cameras to work autonomously or at your command. One individual I know purchased a sentinel camera, one of x10’s higher end models, for their business and set it up to operate continuously during business hours and on motion sensors after business hours.

There are 3 recording options available for your cameras. The first option allows you to record video at the rate of 1 gig per hour. The second option is to purchase a special VCR recorder from x10 that enables a max recording time of 1048 hours before having to swap out the video tape. The third option is to use a standard VCR and that provides you with 8 hours of recording time.

Keep your home and business safe by watching over it from anywhere that has access to the internet. A wireless security web camera lets you keep a keen eye on your surroundings – anywhere from your living room to your bedroom or to your office. Keep your family safe and secure even when you are miles away. This is as great feature if you are a crewmember on a trip and wish to keep an eye on things. I know of several pilots who own a business or rental property and they use cameras to view what is going on.

In addition to security cameras, X10 offers a security system that can be setup to monitor your home without having to pay installation fees or a monthly fee from a security company. The security system monitors all windows, doors and has sensors to monitor movement. The good news is that you will never be charged for false alarms as the alarm companies often do. Anytime your alarm goes off, you can designate at least 4 contacts that the system calls in the event the alarm goes off. Compare this to monitored, expensive alarm companies that will call the owner and the police but only after a period of time. By the time you or the police are notified, your home could have very easily been looted or vandalized by then.
This security system can be programmed to call you, the neighbor or someone close by that can take immediate action if an alarm goes off. Combine this with your security cameras to monitor what is taking place when the alarm goes off and you have a system that can offer you peace of mind

There are several package deals available all for an affordable price. Your security cameras can be utilized to watch your home, see who is approaching your property, who is stealing from you at work, or simply to watch over the baby’s room. The possibilities are endless.
To further help automate your home, X10 offers automation systems that allow you to view and control your lights and appliances wirelessly from home or across the world. To view these products, click here. These cool products help to give your home a lived in look while you are away and give you peace of mind that everything is protected. In addition to all of this, you can save a tremendous amount of money on your bills by automating your heating/air conditioning system, as well as all of your lights and appliances. Visit the articles section on my site for articles on what you can do with X10 and how to create your smart home to suit your specific needs.

At X10captain.com, all of these products are available at discounted factory prices. The great news is that as a crewmember, or simply an aviation enthusiast, you have come to the right place. You will find all of the resources you need including personally written articles, FAQ, product manuals, personal recommendations, links to all kinds of information/products, forums, plus much more when you visit. You can even email or call anytime you need personal attention or have questions. X10 Captain offers free shipping, a 30 day money back guarantee, a full year of product and customer support 24/7. If you sign up for a free newsletter you even get a $15 dollar gift certificate for your purchase and a free E Book on home automation and security on top of being a VIP customer with many privileges.

The X10 Captain website has an aviation based theme and is dedicated to all aviators and crewmembers, so enjoy the flight into the world of home automation. You are cleared for takeoff!

X10Captain
Website: http://www.x10captain.com/

Inexpensive ways to protect your home and business with x10

Inexpensive ways to protect your home or business with X10.

Do you want to keep an eye on your home or business even when you’re miles away? Do you want to make sure that you’re family or any other valuables are protected and secure? Do you want to know right away if something seems amiss? Do you want to have this ability without having to spend a fortune? All of that can be done with a wireless security web camera.
Wireless cameras have been around for some time now. The cost range can be significant from different manufacturers. Fortunately, X10 has come up with some great solutions for consumers. All of the new cameras offered today are not only high quality but are also inexpensive compared to other companies.

These wireless cameras are easy to install and set up. The software that comes with the device allows you to view up to four live video feeds from four different wireless cameras with an interactive software program called i-watchout. This software allows you the flexibility to pan, tilt and zoom your cameras from anywhere in the world you have internet access. You can also share video with friends and create up to four secure guest accounts. The personalized web address allows for you or anyone else that you choose, to access the camera for remote monitoring. All you really need is an internet-capable computer and you are ready to view and control your wireless cameras in minutes.

There are several options for your camera setup. You can set the cameras to work autonomously or at your command. One individual I know purchased a sentinel camera, one of x10’s higher end models, for their business and set it up to operate continuously during business hours and on motion sensors after business hours.
There are 3 recording options available for your cameras. The first option allows you to record video at the rate of 1 gig per hour. The second option is to purchase a special VCR recorder from x10 that enables a max recording time of 1048 hours before having to swap out the video tape. The third option is to use a standard VCR and that provides you with 8 hours of recording time.

Keep your home and business safe by watching over it from anywhere that has access to the internet. A wireless security web camera lets you keep a keen eye on your surroundings – anywhere from your living room to your bedroom or to your office. Keep your family safe and secure even when you are miles away.

In addition to security cameras, X10 offers a Security system that can be setup to monitor your home without having to pay installation fees or a monthly fee from a security company. The security system monitors all windows, doors and has sensors to monitor movement. The good news is that you will never be charged for false alarms as the alarm companies often do. Anytime your alarm goes off, you can designate at least 4 contacts that the system calls in the event the alarm goes off. Compare this to monitored, expensive alarm companies that will call the owner and the police but only after a period of time. By the time you or the police are notified, your home could have very easily been looted or vandalized by then.

This security system can be programmed to call you, the neighbor or someone close by that can take immediate action if an alarm goes off. Combine this with your security cameras to monitor what is taking place when the alarm goes off and you have a system that can offer you peace of mind.

There are several package deals available all for an affordable price. Your security cameras can be utilized to watch your home, see who is approaching your property, who is stealing from you at work, or simply to watch over the baby’s room. The possibilities are endless. As inexpensive and practical as these cameras are, I could not imagine not owning one. To further help automate your home, X10 offers automation systems that allow you to view and control your lights and appliances wirelessly from home or across the world. All of these great products help to make life a bit easier.

X10Captain
www.x10captain.com

Home security E Book

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Here is a great source for everyone on Home Security.