HAI President Releases Statement About Leviton Acquisition

From the HAI Blog:

Dear HAI Partner:

HAI has been acquired by Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc. of Melville, NY. We will operate as a Business Unit of Leviton, branded HAI by Leviton, continuing and growing our operations in New Orleans, LA. HAI and Leviton have known each other for almost two decades, and this is a very synergistic and strategic acquisition.

HAI’s business relationships with customers and vendors is not changing. Over time, there will be some enhancements and changes to the current HAI brand as we look to strengthen our new business partnership.  We will keep you informed on key elements and timing. For now please continue on with our current relationship and the people at HAI that you are familiar with.

More information on the acquisition will be available on Leviton’s and HAI’s sites later today. HAI will be a better business partner with Leviton’s resources, experience and expertise on our side. We look forward to continued good business with you.

Sincerely,

Jay McLellan, President
HAI (Home Automation, Inc.)

Leviton Acquires Home Automation, Inc. (HAI)

Leviton today announced the acquisition of Home Automation, Inc. (HAI), a leader in home automation controls for residential and light commercial applications. HAI enhances Leviton’s current home automation offerings by providing homeowners with solutions that combine security, energy management and entertainment controls, in user-friendly applications.

Integrating HAI products with Leviton’s solutions provides homeowners with a smart choice for automation and remote access capabilities. HAI has a wide-ranging product offering, from systems that allow homeowners to control their automated video surveillance system and audio devices over the Internet to programmable thermostats and light switches accessible directly from a smart phone.

Home Controls is an authorized distributor of both Leviton and HAI products!

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HAI Updates Home Theater Extender – Offers iPhone Control!

Home Controls is  now shipping the second generation of the Home Theater Extender 2 (the HTX2) from HAI.  The new HTX2 allows for audio/video control using iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch (iOS devices) integrated with HAI’s Snap-Link Mobile application and an HAI home control system.  Additionally, Mobile Designer software allows for the customization of A/V interfaces on the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch.

HAI’s Home Theater Extender 2 (HTX2), part number 86A00-2, works with HAI’s Snap-Link Mobile to control audio/video equipment.  The iOS device sends the command to the HTX2, which controls the A/V equipment using serial ports, IR ports, and SPDT relays.  Over 300,000 IR codes are built-in, and additional codes may be added using the IR Learner.

Interface designs for iOS devices can be customized using HAI’s HTX2 Mobile Designer software.  HAI provides generic templates that can be customized for TV’s, Blu-Ray players, A/V receivers, satellite/cable boxes, tuners, etc.  Advanced users can design their own templates, or purchase templates from HAI or third-parties.

The HAI HTX2 may also be used with OmniTouch 5.7e Touchscreens.  Customized A/V interfaces for HAI Touchscreens are developed using HAI’s Automation Studio, which is also used to configure the functionality of the HTX2.

“The ability to provide advanced audio/video control from our iPhone/iPad app is incredible, especially considering the price will remain the same” explains Jay McLellan, HAI President and CEO.  “Homeowners will now be able to change the channel on the TV, the temperature of the thermostat, and the security setting all from one hand-held application.”

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Control Your HAI Omni With Any Touchscreen!

Home Automation, Inc. (HAI) has released OmniTouchPro home control software for use with third-party touchscreen devices, now available at Home Controls.

HAI’s OmniTouchPro software (HAI part number 1131) is the same powerful user-interface engine that runs on HAI’s award-winning OmniTouch 5.7e, 10p and OmniTouch 10pe Touchscreens.  The software is now available for separate purchase and may be installed on most third-party Touchscreen devices running Windows XP, Vista, and Win7.

“HAI strives to provide flexibility with our control solutions,” explained HAI President, Jay McLellan.  “This is a fantastic integration option that allows any PC or Windows touchscreen to become a customized interface for HAI controllers.”

HAI Talks iPad with Consumer Electronics Association

Greg Rhoades, Associate Director of Marketing for HAI, discusses the iPad’s impact on the home automation industry.

“Will the iPad kill touch panels? No. Lots of people will still want a dedicated machine to control their home – one that doesn’t go to the park or travel to the school library. One that can run multiple applications at once. One that allows the homeowner to immediately disarm their alarm system from a keypad, without having to wait for the app to load and connect. Also, if the glass is as fragile as my iPhone, which has shattered twice from minor drops, many people will desire the durability offered in a home control specific touchscreen.”

• Read the full article on CEA’s Blog »
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Home Controls is a member of TechHome, a division of the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA).

More Kudos to HAI with ADEX Awards

HAI is on a roll. After receiving a Mark of Excellence Award for their C3 last week, they’ve been honored with even more kudos this week.

HAI received several Awards for Design Excellence (ADEX), the largest and most prestigious awards program for product design of furniture, fixtures and finishes marketed to the design trade. Design Journal, the international trade publication for interior designers, architects and facility managers is the proud sponsor of the ADEX Awards. Those awards include:

• HAI’s Access Control Card Reader: Silver ADEX Award
• HAI’s Cellular Communication Center: Gold ADEX Award
• HAI’s Home Theater Extender (HTX): Platinum ADEX Award

Way to go, HAI!