Free Webinar: Networking Made Easy

Join On-Q/Legrand twice a month from the comfort of your home or office for a series of informative webinars designed to provide the tools you need to maximize the growth of your business. These sessions will highlight new product offerings, tackle frequently asked questions, and give you a rundown of the steps necessary to efficiently configure and install On-Q solutions.

Networking Made Easy

• Date: May 16, 2013
• Time: 11:00AM – 12:00PM EST
• Description: Cat5e/6/6a wired networks are not the only way to deliver fast, reliable internet connections to networked devices. Let us show you all the options to create Ethernet networks using wired, wireless, coax, and powerline networking products from Legrand.
• Register: homesystems.legrand.us/training/schedule/webinar.php

When you have completed the webinar, and are looking for some networking products from On-Q, be sure to check back with Home Controls: http://www.homecontrols.com/Categories/On-Q-Legrand-Data-Networking-Modules

Rule Your Universe with iRule App

We’ve been seeing a lot of news about the iRule app for iPhone and Android. iRule converts your mobile device into the best universal remote control in the world. iRule is an app that runs on iOS and Android devices and controls audio/video, lights, shades, and more. Drag-and-drop cloud-based setup and configuration means no “programming,” and no expensive or proprietary hardware is necessary.

Check out the app here:
http://www.homecontrols.com/iRule-iPhone-Android-App

Creating your iRule remote is just about as simple as 1,2,3. Here’s how the process works:

SkylinkHome Adds iPhone & Android Control

It’s finally here! The much-anticipated SkylinkHome Internet Hub and Smart Phone App is now available at Home Controls. This is a superb addition to an existing SkylinkHome automation system – or a great incentive to check out this very easy-to-install and easier-to-operate lighting automation system.

SkylinkHome Internet Hub

By integrating the SkylinkHome Internet Hub into your SkylinkHome wireless control system, you can easily control all your SkylinkHome devices over the Internet, from anywhere in the world.

• Control SkylinkHome devices over the Internet
• Compact size for inconspicuous integration
• Operating range up to 300 feet from other devices
• Free remote control apps available for iPhone, iPad or Android

See the Internet Hub here:
www.homecontrols.com/SkylinkHome-Internet-Hub-SKHU318

The Internet Hub can communicate with other SkylinkHome devices up to 300 feet away, providing coverage for your whole system. The hub simply plugs into your Internet router. When you send a command through your web-enabled device, the hub receives the command and then transmits a wireless signal to the corresponding SkylinkHome device. It’s perfect for remote control of lighting, garage door openers, appliances and more.

Update: ELK-M1PRF Proximity Fob Sporting New Curvy Design

Home Controls now has the new ELK-M1PRF Proximity Fob, sporting a new sleek and curvy design. The grey fobs are tiny (1.563″ x 1″ x .25″), fit easily on any key chain and come in packs of ten. These are in stock and ready to ship today!

Check out the spiffy new design: 
www.homecontrols.com/ELK-Products-M1-Proximity-Key-Ring-Fob-10-Pack-ELKM1PRF

They can be used with both the ELK-M1KP M1 Keypad Plug-In Proximity Reader or ELK-106055 UltraProx Wiegand Reader exterior readers.

Virtual Keypad Controls Your Napco Security System On The Go

If you have a Napco Security Gemini – and a lot of homes have this very popular system – then you might want to consider adding the Gemini Remote Virtual Keypad for easy online system control on the go.

The Napco Gemini Virtual Keypad (iRemote Module) allows you to access a Napco Gemini control panel over the Internet, providing remote control of your security system anywhere you have access to the web. The keypad module simply connects to the control panel’s keypad bus and is programmed as a regular keypad. Once connected, the module provides a fully-functional online mirror-image of the actual model. By providing an identical interface, the virtual keypad is effortless to use.

See more details here: www.homecontrols.com/Napco-Gemini-iRemote-Virtual-Keypad-NPIREMOTEMOD12

• Provides 24/7 online remote control for any Gemini control panel
• Supports all Gemini model panels and keypads
• Exactly mirrors keypad on premises
• Includes one year access to a customizable web interface

The Virtual Keypad includes 12 months of subscriber access to a customizable web interface at myremotekeypad.com. It also supports programmable alarm reporting via Internet to central stations that support NetLink. The keypad is compatible with NAPCO Gemini panels GEMP816, 1632, 1664, 3200, 9600, and X255; Gemini Commercial.

Weekend Warrior: Easily Add Time Control To a Plug-In Lamp

This is an amazingly easy project with a large benefit; no wiring involved! Plug-in digital indoor timers are great for on/off control of lamps, portable fans, holiday lights and more. The user-friendly design is easy to program, shows the timer settings at a glance and are compatible with incandescent and CFL bulbs. This project highlights the Leviton Advanced Digital Timer with Tethered Remote, but all timers have uniform programming and appearance:

Leviton Advanced Digital Timer with Tethered Remote:
www.homecontrols.com/Leviton-Advanced-Digital-Timer-with-Tethered-Remote-LVLT11310W

The Leviton plug-in digital indoor timers are great for on/off control of your home’s lamps, portable fans, holiday lights and more. The user-friendly design is easy to program and shows the timer settings at a glance. Compatible with incandescent and energy smart CFL bulbs, these timers give you the flexibility to vary lighting for a lived-in look while you’re away or to automate everyday tasks. All timers have uniform programming and appearance – program one and you can program all – plus a battery backup. They are a smart choice for any home.

View Your Home Security Cameras On Your iPhone Or Android

Are you looking for a way to access your home surveillance system from your iPhone or Android? Speco Technology has the answer for you!

First, connect your home’s security cameras to a Speco DVR and then download the free Speco Player app to your smart device. Presto! You are connected anywhere you go.

The Speco Player App is designed to work with the RS, WRS, WRSP and HD DVR models. If you don’t have one of these already, then we suggest the RS series; it is ideal for most residential surveillance systems and is priced just right.

Here are the parts you need:

• Your security cameras
• A Speco DVR:
  www.homecontrols.com/Speco-RS-Series-H264-Embedded-Value-DVR-4-Channels-SPD4RS500
• The Free Speco Player App:
  www.homecontrols.com/Speco-Player-iPhone-iPad-Android-App