The Fantasy Sports Tracker: A great gift for sports fanatics from X10 Captain

To all my fellow sports fans. Fantasy sports are growing at an unprecedented rate, and unless you're really old school and still keep track of points by hand, you probably use an online service such as Yahoo! Sports, ESPN.com or NFL.com., like I do.

But when you're sitting on your couch having a cold one while watching the game, it's a hassle to get up and check your score on your computer.The X10 Fantasy Sports Tracker is a great solution. You no longer have to get up from the couch and miss important plays.

The Internet has made keeping track of Fantasy Football a lot easier than it used to be. It eliminates scouring the box scores and hand-entering the points. But it doesn't eliminate your desire to see your current score every ten minutes. But the X10 Fantasy Sports Tracker does. With it, you can get up-to-the-minute updates without waiting on Sports Center, without calling your buddy and without even getting up off the couch.

Simply plug the sender into your computer, and the receiver into your TV. Now you can hit a button on your TV remote, and see exactly what is shown on your computer right on your TV. You can get automatic updates on your fantasy league and up-to-the-minute scores. The powerful signal even travels through walls, floors and windows.

The Video Receiver adds convenience to your life and does everything you need for your fantasy sports needs besides restocking the fridge! This product is a great buy for the money. For 49.99, you get the Fantasy Sports Tracker, a 30 day money back guarantee, one year of customer support, and free shipping in the US. As a suggestion only, if you sign up for a free newsletter at x10captain, you get a free $15.00 gift certificate for your first purchase and a free ebook on home automation and security. This package makes a great gift and comes in handy. It is a no brainer! If you have any questions or comments, feel free to visit x10captain or email us at info@x10captain.com. You can order by phone as well 24/7 at 888-570-4964. Mention promo code x10_11883204641 to get this fantastic deal.

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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.

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Christmas deals at x10 Captain- special coupons and discounts

Here are some great Christmas specials for your shopping convenience. At x10 Captain, we have discount coupons on X10 products! Save money on the Wireless Video Sender, Home Security Kits, Home Automation Kits, and wireless cameras! Plus free shipping on all orders of $49.99 and a FREE 1-year warranty on all of your purchases!

Please visit us at www.x1ocaptain.com to learn more!

Also back in stock, is the X10 iconRemote, which was temporarily sold out. I understand that only a small amount of remotes have been reproduced for sale, and I hear they are going fast again! they've been reduced from $129.99 to only $79.99! And since this time, the factory can't keep up with the demand!


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Taking your home to the future with x10 Captain

Many years ago, popular television shows and movies gave viewers an opportunity to imagine what the future would be like. Cartoons and movies predicted automated homes, robots and flying cars. Today, many of those imaginative perceptions of the future have become a reality. Although flying cars may be a long ways away, having a smart, futuristic home is quite common place today.

For some time now, home owners have had the ability to remotely control their lights, appliances and view images of their home or business via wireless cameras. New technology has made it possible to take that one step further; To view and control cameras at home or across world, as well as control all of your appliances, lights, and anything else requiring electricity, via the internet.

This article focuses on two major areas: Advanced home automation with ActiveHomepro and Web Based home control with Myhouse online and Iwatchout software.

Advanced home automation with ActiveHome Pro

Have you ever experienced one-touch Home Automation? Once you do, you'll never go back! Imagine every room in your home timed to your schedule, and total control right in the palm of your hand. Whether you want to never touch another light switch or just control every light and appliance in your home by remote, X10's ActiveHome Pro home automation system is what you need.

Imagine your home working for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It knows where you're going to be and when you're going to be there – whether you want to be welcomed in the morning by a brightly lit kitchen and fresh pot of coffee, or lulled to sleep by your favorite jazz station before you go to bed, you can easily program your ActiveHome Pro home automation system to meet your needs.

No more fumbling with car keys in a dark driveway, you'll get out of the car and watch your lights come on all the way to your door and through to the hallway and living room. Come home to a cool house in the summer with fans that come on automatically an hour before you get home, or a well-lit front porch in the darker winter months. Once you'veset your ActiveHome Pro home automation system to do what you want, you won't evenhave to think about it!

How you control your home is up to you. Never want to touch another switch? With ActiveHome Pro's PC home automation, you won't have to. You can create customized home automation routines according to your schedule, so you can wake up to dimmed lights and soft music, come home after work to a brightly lit house, and go to the bed without thinking about turning off all your lights – they'll just turn right off for you.

Of course your routine can't be the same all the time, and that's why you'll also get a 5-in-1 Platinum Remote, which lets you control your ActiveHome Pro home automation modules and your whole entertainment system (TV, DVD player, stereo, etc.). Forget to turn off the kitchen light before you sat down to watch that DVD? Remember mid-movie that you didn't turn on the porch light for the kids? Don't get up – you can do it all withthe 5-in-1 Platinum Remote.

You can even take your home automation system with you with the Credit Card Controller. It goes right on your keychain, so you don't even have to enter the house to trigger your home automation modules. Perfect for weekends, you can simply get out of the car and turn on your house lights before you even hit the front porch.

Some of the benefits and uses are:

• Control lamps, appliances, and wall switches with X10 home automation modules you'll never have to touch a light switch in your home again

• Set up timed events and you'll never have to walk into a darkened room when your home automation system knows you'll be there

• User-friendly interface means anyone can master simple home automation and create new routines

• Wireless so you'll never have to trip over extra wiring, the ActiveHome Pro home automation system even works when your computer is off – simply program a timer or macro and your home automation system will remember it, so you can control your entire home by remote.

• ActiveHome Pro's dawn/dusk controls do the thinking for you – your night and morning routines can automatically adjust for the changing times of sunrise and sunset throughout the year, so you won't have to worry about reprogramming your driveway lights when it starts getting darker in the winter

• The 5-in-1 Platinum Remote is the universal remote you've been waiting for – not only will it control your X10 home automation modules, it'll control your TV, stereo, DVD player, and so much more. You can take advantage of your whole entertainment system with one ergonomically-designed remote, and even work your home automation modules, all without leaving your couch.

• Home automation control is in the palm of your hand with the Credit CardController – the ideal keychain remote, it lets you control up to 4 lights andappliances, so you can turn your lights on before you even enter the house.

• Brighten and dim lamps that couldn't before – perfect for romantic dinners in, or a soothing wakeup with low lights in your bedroom

• Timed home automation routines are great for the holidays. Set up your home automation system for amazing timed holiday lighting displays – you'll be the most impressive house on the block.

• Use your ActiveHome Pro home automation system as basic home security!ActiveHome Pro can automatically adjust scheduled timers to turn on lights for a random number of minutes when you're not at home, giving your home that "lived-in" look

• It's easy to track home automation routines – ActiveHome Pro software lets you sort by rooms, so you can easily see what's scheduled to happen, and when.

• Home automation software is easy to expand with plug-ins, so you can have the completely customized system you need.

Web-Based Home Control Experience internet-based home automation and video monitoring with my House online and I watchout software. Now, you can take command of all of the exciting automation functions of ActiveHome Pro (controlling your lights/appliances & monitoring your X10 cameras) from work, vacation or anywhere in the world! You can even receive email alerts of activity at your home, view & control your X10 cameras in real time, and get snapshots of camera video sent to your e-mail!

As an airline pilot who spends a lot of time away from home, I can testify that having the ability to view and control my home when I am gone gives me peace of mind. I specifically set up my lights to come on at various times, set my thermostat to maintain the most efficient temperature until I am ready to come home and set my cameras up to keep an eye on things when I am not there. Some examples of other things you can do are:
• Warm up the Hot Tub before you head home
• Turn on Fans or the AC to cool your house down after a hot day
• Receive an E-Mail Alert with an image from your front door cam to see that your new gear has arrived
• Light up your house for security when you know you'll be late
• Watch over the contractors building your new deck
• You'll enjoy your vacation more and relax knowing you can quickly and easily check up on your house at anytime. And, if you own a vacation home, now you can link it with your primary residence. Just imagine being able to see and control everything from either location.

When you're home, myHouse Online extends your ActiveHome Pro control and camera monitoring to ANY computer on your home network. If you are in the kitchen, on the deck, in the bedroom, or your home office, you have the ability to control everything you desire.
Get peace-of-mind while you cook or clean up in the kitchen now that you can watch over everything at a glance. Before bed, take one last look around the house and set your house lights to the night time scene with one click.

Even you kids can join in the fun with their PC connected to your myHouse Online home network. Give them access to see certain cameras and to control things only in their room.
Since you have complete control over everyone's access you can ensure all of your critical timers, macros and settings remain untouched.

X10 Cameras and iWatchOut Software

Now, with just a click of your mouse from anywhere, you can see and control every camera in your X10 home surveillance network. You can even let the Grandparents who live across the country peek in on your son or daughter's birthday party. And, when you're home, any PC with internet access on your home network can become a virtual camera control center.
Imagine peeking in on your napping child without making a sound. Then, switch to your backyard view and make sure the hired help doesn't mow down your freshly planted roses. With myHouse Online and iWatchOut, you'll be able to switch camera views with ease or jump to autopilot and scan them all.

You'll even be able to pan and tilt the cameras you have mounted on Motorized Camera Bases or target them at one of your preset locations - all with just one click. If you're lucky enough to own a Sentinel camera, you'll be able to control the powerful 44X Zoom too! You have access to multi-Camera viewing with Pan/Tilt/Zoom Control, all on one screen.
With myHouse Online you're free to access and control your home from anywhere via the internet anytime you like and you won't be charged a separate monthly fee. Business owners and rental property ownersBusiness owners or rental property owners can benefit from Iwatchout and myHouse Online. I have helped many individuals set cameras up to keep an eye on their business when they are not there. There are a few options here I want to discuss.

Active home macros give you the ability to record video either on demand or at certain scheduled times. For instance, you can have a camera record activity during business hours and set up a sensor to come on after that only when movement is detected. There are many possibilities. The options for recording video are as follows:

• Record using a standard 8 hour vhs tape
• Purchase a special VCR that records over 1000 hours of video
• Utilize your PC to record video at the rate of 1 gigabyte per hour

Summary

As technology continues to grow, so does the ability to bring your home closer to the future. The possibilities are endless. At x10captain.com, you will find an abundance of information, resources, articles, tips and tricks on home automation and security. You will also find a number of other products there such as affordable security systems, voice dialers that help the elderly, wireless video transmitters that send video signals to another TV and other entertainment products.

A small investment in home automation equipment can serve to save you money on your utility bills, offer you personal and home security and help create your smart home of the future.

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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!

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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
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Web Based PC control of your home

How about taking your home to the future with x10?

This is a great package deal. The ability to control your lights, appliances and security cameras via the internet while you are at home or across the world. Pretty cool...

Look for software: iwatchout and myhouse on line software. This can be bought seperately or in addition to the equipment needed to turn your home into a smart home.

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Taking your home to the future with x10 electronics

Take your home to the future with x10Captain.

Many years ago, popular television shows and movies gave viewers an opportunity to imagine what the future would be like. Cartoons and movies predicted automated homes, robots and flying cars. Today, many of those imaginative perceptions of the future have become a reality. Although flying cars may be a long ways away, having a smart, futuristic home is quite common place today.

For some time now, home owners have had the ability to remotely control their lights, appliances and view images of their home or business via wireless cameras. New technology has made it possible to take that one step further; To view and control cameras at home or across world, as well as control all of your appliances, lights, and anything else requiring electricity, via the internet.

This article focuses on two major areas: Advanced home automation with ActiveHome pro and Web Based home control with Myhouse online and Iwatchout software.

Advanced home automation with ActiveHome Pro

Have you ever experienced one-touch Home Automation? Once you do, you'll never go back! Imagine every room in your home timed to your schedule, and total control right in the palm of your hand. Whether you want to never touch another light switch or just control every light and appliance in your home by remote, X10's ActiveHome Pro home automation system is what you need.

Imagine your home working for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It knows where you're going to be and when you're going to be there – whether you want to be welcomed in the morning by a brightly lit kitchen and fresh pot of coffee, or lulled to sleep by your favorite jazz station before you go to bed, you can easily program your ActiveHome Pro home automation system to meet your needs.

No more fumbling with car keys in a dark driveway, you'll get out of the car and watch your lights come on all the way to your door and through to the hallway and living room. Come home to a cool house in the summer with fans that come on automatically an hour before you get home, or a well-lit front porch in the darker winter months. Once you've set your ActiveHome Pro home automation system to do what you want, you won't even have to think about it!

How you control your home is up to you. Never want to touch another switch? With ActiveHome Pro's PC home automation, you won't have to. You can create customized home automation routines according to your schedule, so you can wake up to dimmed lights and soft music, come home after work to a brightly lit house, and go to the bed without thinking about turning off all your lights – they'll just turn right off for you.


Of course your routine can't be the same all the time, and that's why you'll also get a 5-in-1 Platinum Remote, which lets you control your ActiveHome Pro home automation modules and your whole entertainment system (TV, DVD player, stereo, etc.). Forget to turn off the kitchen light before you sat down to watch that DVD? Remember mid-movie that you didn't turn on the porch light for the kids? Don't get up – you can do it all with the 5-in-1 Platinum Remote.

You can even take your home automation system with you with the Credit Card Controller. It goes right on your keychain, so you don't even have to enter the house to trigger your home automation modules. Perfect for weekends, you can simply get out of the car and turn on your house lights before you even hit the front porch.

Some of the benefits and uses are:

• Control lamps, appliances, and wall switches with X10 home automation modules you'll never have to touch a light switch in your home again

• Set up timed events and you'll never have to walk into a darkened room when your home automation system knows you'll be there

• User-friendly interface means anyone can master simple home automation and create new routines

• Wireless so you'll never have to trip over extra wiring, the ActiveHome Pro home automation system even works when your computer is off – simply program a timer or macro and your home automation system will remember it, so you can control your entire home by remote

• ActiveHome Pro's dawn/dusk controls do the thinking for you – your night and morning routines can automatically adjust for the changing times of sunrise and sunset throughout the year, so you won't have to worry about reprogramming your driveway lights when it starts getting darker in the winter

• The 5-in-1 Platinum Remote is the universal remote you've been waiting for – not only will it control your X10 home automation modules, it'll control your TV, stereo, DVD player, and so much more. You can take advantage of your whole entertainment system with one ergonomically-designed remote, and even work your home automation modules, all without leaving your couch.

• Home automation control is in the palm of your hand with the Credit Card Controller – the ideal keychain remote, it lets you control up to 4 lights and appliances, so you can turn your lights on before you even enter the house

• Brighten and dim lamps that couldn't before – perfect for romantic dinners in, or a soothing wakeup with low lights in your bedroom

• Timed home automation routines are great for the holidays. Set up your home automation system for amazing timed holiday lighting displays – you'll be the most impressive house on the block.

• Use your ActiveHome Pro home automation system as basic home security! ActiveHome Pro can automatically adjust scheduled timers to turn on lights for a random number of minutes when you're not at home, giving your home that "lived-in" look

• It's easy to track home automation routines – ActiveHome Pro software lets you sort by rooms, so you can easily see what's scheduled to happen, and when

• Home automation software is easy to expand with plug-ins, so you can have the completely customized system you need


Web-Based Home Control

Experience internet-based home automation and video monitoring with my House Online and I watchout software. Now, you can take command of all of the exciting automation functions of ActiveHome Pro (controlling your lights/appliances & monitoring your X10 cameras) from work, vacation or anywhere in the world! You can even receive email alerts of activity at your home, view & control your X10 cameras in real time, and get snapshots of camera video sent to your e-mail!

As an airline pilot who spends a lot of time away from home, I can testify that having the ability to view and control my home when I am gone gives me peace of mind. I specifically set up my lights to come on at various times, set my thermostat to maintain the most efficient temperature until I am ready to come home and set my cameras up to keep an eye on things when I am not there. Some examples of other things you can do are:

· Warm up the Hot Tub before you head home

· Turn on Fans or the AC to cool your house down after a hot day

· Receive an E-Mail Alert with an image from your front door cam to see that your new gear has arrived

· Light up your house for security when you know you'll be late

· Watch over the contractors building your new deck

· You'll enjoy your vacation more and relax knowing you can quickly and easily check up on your house at anytime. And, if you own a vacation home, now you can link it with your primary residence. Just imagine being able to see and control everything from either location.

When you're home, myHouse Online extends your ActiveHome Pro control and camera monitoring to ANY computer on your home network. If you are in the kitchen, on the deck, in the bedroom, or your home office, you have the ability to control everything you desire.

Get peace-of-mind while you cook or clean up in the kitchen now that you can watch over everything at a glance. Before bed, take one last look around the house and set your house lights to the night time scene with one click.

Even you kids can join in the fun with their PC connected to your myHouse Online home network. Give them access to see certain cameras and to control things only in their room.

Since you have complete control over everyone's access you can ensure all of your critical timers, macros and settings remain untouched.

X10 Cameras and iWatchOut Software

Now, with just a click of your mouse from anywhere, you can see and control every camera in your X10 home surveillance network. You can even let the Grandparents who live across the country peek in on your son or daughter's birthday party. And, when you're home, any PC with internet access on your home network can become a virtual camera control center.

Imagine peeking in on your napping child without making a sound. Then, switch to your backyard view and make sure the hired help doesn't mow down your freshly planted roses. With myHouse Online and iWatchOut, you'll be able to switch camera views with ease or jump to autopilot and scan them all.

You'll even be able to pan and tilt the cameras you have mounted on Motorized Camera Bases or target them at one of your preset locations - all with just one click. If you're lucky enough to own a Sentinel camera, you'll be able to control the powerful 44X Zoom too! You have access to multi-Camera viewing with Pan/Tilt/Zoom Control, all on one screen.

With myHouse Online you're free to access and control your home from anywhere via the internet anytime you like and you won't be charged a separate monthly fee.

Business owners and rental property owners

Business owners or rental property owners can benefit from Iwatchout and myHouse Online. I have helped many individuals set cameras up to keep an eye on their business when they are not there. There are a few options here I want to discuss.

Active home macros give you the ability to record video either on demand or at certain scheduled times. For instance, you can have a camera record activity during business hours and set up a sensor to come on after that only when movement is detected. There are many possibilities. The options for recording video are as follows:

· Record using a standard 8 hour vhs tape
· Purchase a special VCR that records over 1000 hours of video
· Utilize your PC to record video at the rate of 1 gigabyte per hour


Summary

As technology continues to grow, so does the ability to bring your home closer to the future. The possibilities are endless. At x10captain.com, you will find an abundance of information, resources, articles, tips and tricks on home automation and security. You will also find a number of other products there such as affordable security systems, voice dialers that help the elderly, wireless video transmitters that send video signals to another TV and other entertainment products.

A small investment in home automation equipment can serve to save you money on your utility bills, offer you personal and home security and help create your smart home of the future.


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