HAI Is Now Leviton Security & Automation

After 28 years as one of the leaders in home automation and security, Home Automation Inc. (HAI) has retired its name. The organization is now formally part of Leviton Security & Automation, a new division under its new parent company. Leviton acquired HAI last August.

The move is part of an initiative to “help unify Leviton’s 25,000 products from various business units (residential, commercial, industrial, etc.),” longtime HAI marketing director Greg Rhoades told CEPro. “New automation products will simply have the ‘Leviton’ logo in the corner and we’re working on finalizing labels and packages now to further tie us into the immense family of Leviton products.”

(Some products will still be shipping with the HAI logo, until Leviton’s existing stock is upgraded to the new logo.)

Today, Home Controls has rebranded our entire HAI collection as Leviton Security & Automation. It’s a new name, with the same great automation system. www.homecontrols.com/manufacturers_list/Leviton-Security-Automation

Deals Of The Week: 20% Off Leviton Vizia RF + Z-Wave Lighting Control

Automate and save! Home Controls is offering 20% Off our  collection of Leviton Vizia RF + Z-Wave Lighting Controls. This limited-time offer is only valid for one week and expires Sunday, May 5, 2013.

• Shop Here: www.homecontrols.com/manufacturers_list/LevitonVizia
  Use Promo Code WEEK18 During Checkout

Kwikset & Leviton Spotlight Z-Wave at ISC West

Attention dealers: Kwikset and Leviton team up to host a class at ISC West on enhanced RMR using Z-Wave enabled products and services. Join them Thursday, April 11, 12:45 pm – 2:45 PM in room 704.

• Find out the details here

Real Integration Right Now: Don’t believe the hype on Z-Wave interoperability? Kwikset & Leviton’s wildly successful Door Locks and Vizia RF+ Lighting solutions are the robust, proven, and affordable way to Z-Wave enable today’s smartest homes. In this session, Kwikset and Leviton demonstrate how easy it is to tie locks and lighting controls to security and home control solutions from today’s leading manufacturers. Using these strategies, products, and best practices can double the RMR on any installation by providing the apps your customers want to pay for today!

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.

We Have Those Hard-To-Find Combination Wallplates

Among the full line of home systems we sell – covering everything from automation systems, home theaters, security, intercoms and more – Home Controls offers a complete line of wall plates. You can get them at your local hardware store just as easy as buying from us. Yet, we’ve found there are a few wall plates that are hard to find at your neighborhood Home Depot or Lowes. These are two switches that our customers continually tell us they can’t find anywhere else!

All of these are perfect if you are upgrading a multi-gang wallplate with a new decora switch (like one of our automation switches!).

1 Decora and 1 Toggle

• The Leviton 1 Decora and 1 Toggle 2-Gang Combination Wallplate is perfect for your decorative style switches and receptacles.
• This Wallplate comes with color matched metal mounting screws.
• Available in multiple colors.

• More info: www.homecontrols.com/Leviton-Combination-Wallplate-1-Decora-GFCI-and-1-Toggle-LV80405

1 Decora and 2 Toggle

• The Leviton 1 Decora and 2 Toggle 3-Gang Combination Wallplate is perfect for your decorative style switches and receptacles.
• This Wallplate comes with color matched metal mounting screws. 
• Available in multiple colors.

• More info: www.homecontrols.com/Leviton-Combination-Wallplate-1-Decora-GFCI-and-2-Toggle-LV80421

2 Decora and 1 Toggle

• The Leviton 2 Decora and 1 Toggle 3-Gang Combination Wallplate is perfect for your decorative style switches and receptacles.
• This Wallplate comes with color matched metal mounting screws.
• Available in multiple colors.

• More info: www.homecontrols.com/Leviton-Combination-Wallplate-2-Decora-GFCI-and-1-Toggle-LV80431

New: Energy-Saving Occupancy Sensors to Control LED, CFL and Incandescent Lights

Home Controls offers two new Universal Motion-Sensing Light Switches from Leviton – now with the ability to control dimmable LED, dimmable CFL, and incandescent lights.

Leviton Universal Dimming Wall Switch Occupancy Sensor, Auto On: Automatically control dimmable lighting with the Leviton Universal Dimming Wall Switch Occupancy Sensor, 600W, Auto On. This unique wall switch provides manual dimming control for LED and CFL lamps, in addition to Auto-On and Auto-Off convenience. These energy-saving, aesthetic sensors offer a convenient method for managing lighting in any home or business. Set your lights to turn on manually (vacancy) or automatically (occupancy). Either way, the sensor will turn them OFF automatically when motion is no longer detected, saving energy and costs!

• Two modes: Auto-On and Manual-On, both with Auto-Off

Leviton Universal Dimming Wall Switch Vacancy Sensor, Manual On: Save on energy costs with a switch that automatically turns your lights off when the room is vacant. The Leviton Universal Dimming Wall Switch Occupancy Sensor, 600W, Manual On provides manual dimming control for LED and CFL lamps, in addition to convenient Auto-Off technology. These energy-saving, aesthetic sensors offer a convenient method for managing lighting in any home or business.

• Auto-Off upon vacancy saves energy and costs

Change the color of your Hi-Fi 2 Bluetooth Remote Input Module

You asked for it! The Hi-Fi 2 by HAI Bluetooth Remote Input Module now has color change kits available in Almond, Black, Ivory, Light Almond, and White. These are sold individually.

You’re not yet enjoying the Bluetooth RIM? Add it on to your existing Hi-Fi 2 8×8 or 4×4 system and experience wireless entertainment! Distribute any audio via your smartphone or tablet. Read more »