Check this out gadget lovers

Here is another great website for you to look around. It is much simpler and cleaner than other sites I have seen. Take a look.

www.x10-website.com

All the latest and greatest deals are here.

Contol your home via the internet and x10

Control all of your lights and appliances via your computer .. simplify and automate your daily routines..

Above are some snap shots of x10's Active home pro..

Use the same software to watch camera footage of your home while you are away via the internet

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Put your Home on Auto Pilot

The great thing about automation is that it makes life just a bit easier. Having a smart home, a home that automates tasks for you is so simple to set up and use.

We have some great year end sales that will go into early next year so dont miss out on your chance to grab some last minute deals. Also, as a consultant and long term user of automation, you will find plenty of useful resources, articles, manuals, tips, tricks and information to set your home, office or business up in simple easy steps. There are so many things you can do with home automation and security.. Let me show you how to put your home on autopilot at x10captain.com!

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home automation made easy with x10 captain

Have you ever watched TV and caught a glimpse of a futuristic movie or show featuring an intelligent, automated home and wondered how cool it was? As a kid, I had my first experience with home automation through the simple use of remote controls, timers and dimmers. Years ago, radio shack was one of the first companies to sell wireless remote controls that allowed the user to turn lights and appliances on and off anywhere in the house. I bought my first home automation kit over 20 years ago and was hooked ever since. Unfortunately, the expense and lack of technology restricted me from creating what I watched in awe on TV.

Today, many years after my first home automation experience, I have to acknowledge how far technology has come and how much more attainable and available home automation is to the average consumer. The best part is that home automation has become so common now that equipment is extremely affordable, easy to set up and use in minutes. Even the average person can set up a complete system in no time flat.

It's True! Can you pull cable out of a box? Can you turn a screw driver? Can you follow simple directions & maybe exercise your creativity? If so, then you DO have what it takes. If you're willing to challenge yourself just a little, your lifestyle can improve dramatically. It really doesn't matter whether you're already familiar with home automation.

You can Learn by Jumping In! You can learn how you can make your home a safer, easier place to live. It doesn't matter whether you're experienced in this sort of thing, because you can learn in less time than you think.

What would make you feel safer at night? If you've ever heard something go "bump" at 3 a.m., you know that the uncertainty can be unsettling, to say the least. But if, on the other hand, you have a home that's perpetually alert, you can sleep right through the "bumps." After all, you can rest assured that your family is secure.

How about a Home Theater that's easy to use? Easy as in ONE remote - or even ONE BUTTON! Or maybe you'd like to know when you have visitors - BEFORE you have visitors - and SEE WHO THEY ARE! You can know the status of your home whether your kids are there without you - or if you're on vacation 1,000 miles away. Your home can carry on the appearance of normal daily activity when you aren't there, and can notify you if something (almost anything) out of the ordinary occurs. A bonus is that you can save tons of money on your utility bills with automation. You would be surprised to know what a 60 watt bulb at full capacity burns an hour. It all adds up. With home automation software and equipment, you can cut your bills in half.

If you have ever wished that you could have the security and convenience of a smart home, I'm here to tell you from experience that you can.

The great part is you don't have to spend a lot of money if you don't want to.

Did you know that it's not unusual for upscale homeowners to pay $30,000 to $50,000 for high end home automation? Some individuals can afford it but do you need to spend that much?

I can show you how to do it for so much less. In fact, If you just want to get your feet wet and spend twenty to thirty dollars on your house, you can do so and still accomplish some cool things. If by chance you find that the bug has "bitten", you can later build upon what you've done.

I'll show you a great way to approach home automation. If you are a beginner, you are not alone. On my site, you will find everything you need to begin.

At x10captain, you will find a number of tips, tricks, recommendations,tutorials,videos, FAQ, forums, articles. products and information and many other resources to help you get started. It is a one stop approach to creating your smart home.

Let's look at the break down of what's in store for you.


SECURITY SYSTEMS:

Let a security system do for you what it excels at doing; provide your SECURITY.

You don't need to waste money on an expensive security system that has home automation capabilities. A simple system that detects open and closed loops is all you need for a security panel, and virtually anybody can be taught how to install this. In minutes with x10 for instance, you can get an effective security system that can be installed in 20 minutes.

Part of security is the use of wireless cameras and the internet. You can set cameras up anywhere and see who is outside your home, or simply watch the baby sleeping while your at home. You can now view and control your cameras at home or across the world via the internet. I can think of so many ways that would come in handy.

LIGHTING:

It's totally unnecessary to spend a lot on a complex system when you can achieve all the elegance you need for far less. X10 is a common protocol which has been around for years and does a great job in creating your smart home.

HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING:

Think of the energy savings you could enjoy if you could heat or cool just the bedroom at night. Then, say about an hour before you get up, the whole house could begin automatically adjusting to a comfortable daytime temperature.

It's easily accomplished with the appropriate thermostats, and with low voltage dampers installed in the heating ducts. All you need is an intelligent way of controlling them. This helps to cut down on your bills considerably.

DISTRIBUTED AUDIO/VIDEO:

This is one place where the convenience of home automation really shines. Once again,the high-end A/V industry makes all kinds of costly electronic gadgets- at X10captain.com, there are so many entertainment products that make your social life better without breaking your bank. Imagine being able to go to sleep to your favorite soothing music - the volume slowly decreasing until. . you're asleep! Then, the stereo turns itself off.

Or, maybe you just want the ability to watch tv or a dvd in another location without having to hook up extra cables or incur extra fees. The video sender is the answer. One cool product even lets you view your pc or internet on your TV.. Pretty cool stuff.


HOME THEATER:

DEFINITELY much more enjoyable when you don't have to grope a multitude of remotes in the dark. Picture this: With the touch of a button, the screen drops, lights slowly fade, projector comes on and DVD player starts playing. Oh, and the stereo fires up, tunes to the correct surround mode and proper volume.

Don't be concerned if it all seems beyond your ability. I can tell you that it's not. Most professionals learn by doing, and so can you!

Even if some of it seems a little daunting, remember, You can keep it simple, start off easy and build on your system as time go on.

You don't have to know about everything concerning home automation at once. You just pick an area that you want to focus on (for instance, Lighting Control), and develop that. Try to remember that the point of having an automated smart home is to complement your lifestyle.

Whether you are a beginner or an enthusiast, home automation can be fun, practical and ultimately useful in so many ways. It is the wave of now and the future.

Come visit my site at www.x10captain.com. Once on board, prepare for departure into the world of home automation. You will find everything you need to get started. For those of you with questions or special needs, you can email me at info@x10captain.com.

As a suggestion, if you sign up for a free newsletter which offers you some vip benefits, you will receive a $15.00 gift certificate on your first purchase and receive a free e-book on home automation and security. X10Captain offers free shipping on your order, a 30 day money back guarantee, one year support for your purchase and customer service 24/7. Your special hot-line for all your needs is 888-570-4964. When you mention promo code x10_11883204641, you will be offered the best pricing available. So sit back, relax and enjoy the flight into the world of home automation.

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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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The X10 Sentinel has the ability to pan, tilt, zoom, and see up to a half mile away! The amazing feature of this camera is the Starlight Mode, which allows you to see in pitch black darkness like it's the afternoon!

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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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Do you have cable or sattelite TV in your home?

Here is a review of x10’s video sender. This cool device allows you the ability to view all your favorite TV shows from your cable box, TiVo, DirecTV or even DVDs from your DVD player on a second TV without running new wires, adding extra boxes or paying additional monthly fees.

The Wireless Video Sender Platinum sends the video wirelessly up to 100 feet, through doors, floors, windows and walls! All reports have shown that the quality of the video and audio is pretty good. I put it to the test and found the results to be satisfactory. I set up a video sender in my garage and have been enjoying cable TV out there while I work. The quality is amazing. The good news is that the equipment is compatible with Direct TV, TIVO, Dish Network, MSN TV, and most of the other name brands on the market today.

You can change channels, adjust volume, play, pause and more from anywhere in the house. That means if you have your cable box or TiVo in the family room and want to watch it on your upstairs TV and change channels as you lie in bed, you can. The Remote Sender will wirelessly transmit video to a second TV anywhere in the house and let you control it all by remote no matter where you are!

The setup is easy- Simply plug the sender into your cable box, TV, DVD player, etc. Then, plug the receiver into a second TV anywhere in the house and you're done.

The range on the video sender claims to be significant. I set my sender up at the farthest spot from the main source and had no problems.

The video sender is legal. You don't need a "black box" or anything like that. Once you set up the sender, you do not have to pay any extra fees.

Here are some of the highlights of the video sender as advertised:

Legally send cable TV, TiVo, DirecTV and more from one TV to a second TV anywhere in the house

Save money - No outlets, additional cable boxes or extra monthly fees

No holes to drill or wires to run - works through doors, floors, windows and walls

Built-in Remote Sender lets you control it all by remote from anywhere in the house - send cable from your living room to your bedroom and change channels from bed

Easy 5-minute setup - includes both coaxial and RCA cables - you choose which to use!

New, round, platinum design matches the rest of your home entertainment equipment

Great quality video – the signal is stronger than ever so you don’t lose video quality

Small, compact size so you can fit it anywhere

The sender also comes with a 5-in-1 Universal Remote for free.

This remote will control 5 of your electronic components – TVs, DVD Players, VCRs, Stereo’s and will even control all of your X10 devices.

Overall, the video sender is a great solution for individuals that do not have cable hook ups in areas they would like to watch TV or a DVD. For 49.00, you get the video sender, receiver and a remote control. You can’t go wrong with this package. This includes free shipping, a 30 day money back guarantee and a year of support, 24/7.

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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.

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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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