Light the Way with Maxsa Solar-Powered Marker Lights

Protect yourself, friends, family, and your property by using these bright Marker Lights to line driveways, paths, lawns, pools, step, and more. The Marker lights are available in a wide range of colors to provide the perfect accent to any area.

• Works Year-Round, in All Climates: These lights are made of high-impact polycarbonate plastic. They can be driven over by vehicles and can withstand significant temperature variations. They feature a tight, weatherproof seal to protect the electronics from moisture for long product life.
• Energy Efficient: The high-efficiency, super bright LED bulbs use a fraction of the power of a normal bulb and last virtually forever.
• Excellent for Boaters: The lights can be mounted to your dock or on each side of your boat for safety.
• Adjustable Settings: Set the lights to flash slowly, quickly or to stay on continuously.
• Available In White, Amber, Blue, Green and Red.

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Maxsa’s new Parking Stop available @ Home Controls

Park safely and easily every time with the Maxsa Parking Stop / Parking Chock, now available at Home Controls. It is completely portable and features a durable rubber grip bottom to prevent movement and an extendable metal bar to help hold the vehicle’s wheel in place. One size fits all passenger vehicles.

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Cyber Monday Stocking Stuffer Gift Ideas

Don’t let the elaborate home automation and comprehensive security systems available at Home Controls fool you into thinking we don’t have great gift ideas. In fact, we have many products that are ideal – both in features and price – for stocking stuffers! For example …

SensorPlug Motion Activated Electrical Outlet ~ only $14.95! SensorPlug is a Motion Activated Plug-in Electrical Outlet. Its’ plug-in design eliminates wiring and associated expenses common to other motion activated products. The passive infrared (PIR) motion sensor used in this product offers the convenience of controlling many of the household electrical products – not just lighting – by motion. It is the only motion activated product that can be used to control lighting as well non-lighting electrical products. Read more »

Maxsa Battery Powered Motion Activated Anywhere Light ~ available in black or white: The Maxsa Anywhere Light turns on automatically at night to prevent stumbling and fumbling with keys. It features 5 bright LED lights and is battery-powered. This Anywhere Light requires no electricity or wiring and is weatherproof. Use anywhere portable light is needed. The Maxsa Anywhere Light is adjustable 360 degrees and includes a mounting bracket. It has a 10 foot detection radius. Read more »

Automatic Chicken Coop Motor ~ one of our most popular new products! Add this motor to your chicken coop and it automatically opens and closes the door on a time schedule you choose. Simply plug it into your lamp timer switch and it protects your hens and eggs, and saves you valuable time every day. Includes motor, mounting hardware, AC-DC Adapter, lift-cable, and illustrated instructions. Read more »

Westinghouse Plug-in Doorbell Intercom, Inside & Outside Station ~ only $54.95! Use your existing doorbell wiring to connect an intercom doorbox and communicate to an interior intercom module via the existing electrical powerline in your home. The Westinghouse Plug-In Doorbell Intercom is expandable up to 4 stations. This kit comes with a doorbell module and one 3-channel powerline indoor intercom module. Read more »

Dakota Alert IR Motion Detector and Video Recorder ~ reduced by $30! The Dakota Alert IR Motion Detector and Video Recorder uses a PIR detector and a digital video recorder to record 30 seconds of video and audio clips every time a person passes in front of the sensor. The camera can be connected to a computer via the USB cable (included) to download the video clips with no special software required. The DVR stores the video clips on a Micro SD card (4 GB card included). Read more »

Wagan Heated Massage Lumbar Cushion ~ great “White Elephant” gift: This may be too big to fit into a stocking, but is a great gift for less than $20! The Wagan Heated Massage Lumbar Cushion is ergonomically designed and built for lower back support. It features a vibrating massage mechanism and heat therapy. A Power controller is attached. This Cushion is constructed of high density foam and includes a DC adapter. Read more »

Heath-Zenith Wireless Switched Outlet ~ less than $25! Add switched lighting control to any outlet without the hassle of re-wiring! Just plug-in the receiving module, and screw the transmitter switch to any wall within 50 feet. Uses one 9V battery. If you already have one of these units in use, specify a frequency D or E that doesn’t duplicate what you already have. Read more »

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Home Controls Offers Cell Phone Accessories

Technology is not just limited to your home. Everyone has a cell phone nowadays. Home Controls offers a collection of cellular accessories, including the popular cellular amplifiers and antennas from Wilson Electronics. Also, choose from specialty products, including chargers, power adapters and converters. Cell phones sold separately!

• Check out the new Home Controls Cellular Phone Accessories Online Catalog!

Staying Safe During Winter Drives

Driving can be quite dangerous as the weather reach record low temperatures across the country. This products won’t help you drive any safer, but they can help you stay warm and provide valuable assistance in case of an emergency.

Heated Seat Cushion: This is a very popular product! The Wagan Heated Seat Cushion provides soothing heat to help maintain metabolism and steady blood circulation. It features a deluxe faux leather finish that provides the most comfort and is easy to clean. Simply plug the seat cushion into a 12V cigarette lighter socket and it warms up immediately. Includes auto shut-off feature to avoid overheating and straps to hold the cushion in place. More info…

Comfy Cruise: The Maxsa Innovations Comfy Cruise 12 Volt Heated Travel Blanket warms you up in seconds. Use it for those who suffer from poor circulation or to keep the kids warm, especially when they are in car seats and cannot wear bulky snow suits. It features a large 42 x 58 Inch size and an extra long 7 ft. cord so it can be used in the back seat as well as in the front. It can be used in cars, convertibles, trucks, boats, RVs, and SUVs. More info…

Power Dome NX: The Wagan Power Dome All-in-One emergency and outdoor companion can be used to jump start your car engine, pump your tires, or inflate sporting equipment. This power supply also has a radio, AC and DC power source, USB port, audio input socket, LED light, and a storage compartment. (Note: Recommended to fully charge battery for 40-48 hours before initial use After the initial charge, charge the unit for 38 hours and/or every 2 to 3 months.) More info…

There are plenty more travel gadgets at HomeControls.com. Whether you buy from us or not, please drive safe!

‘Convenient’ Christmas Gift Suggestions

I have to admit that buying home automation products as a holiday gift can be difficult. You would have to know someone well — I mean, really well — to be able to buy them the right HAI accessory for their Omni automation control system, or the tool they need for their AirVac central vacuum system, or the appropriate sensor for their ELK M1 security system. Yes, finding stocking stuffers for these elaborate automation system can be a challenge.

So the Christmas elves at Home Controls have been busy compiling a list of products that can make your holiday shopping much easier. We’ve put together a Christmas Gift Guide that would make even Santa proud. Our collection of gifts are perfect for everyone, whether they save an integrated home automation system or not.

This post highlights gifts that make everyone’s life more convenient – products that solve a unique need in your home, or I admit products you didn’t know you need, but can’t live without:

Leviton Anywhere Switch ~ less than $30! Adds the convenience of an extra indoor wall switch wherever needed, without installing additional wiring. The LV6696 Anywhere Switch is ideal for use in stairwells, entrance ways, garages, children’s rooms and basements. It can be placed at a low height for convenient light control from bedside, chairside or wheelchair. Excellent for Universal Design applications! The control signal passes through walls and floors, operating receivers up to 50 feet away. Choose from Ivory or White.

Garage Laser Park ~ less than $20! Maxsa Innovations designed and built this infrared device to help prevent damage to your car and your garage from faulty parking. The MX37310 assists you in parking your car in the exact right spot every time. Very easy to install! Just attach to your garage ceiling with included hook-&-loop tape or screws. No wiring necessary. Automatically activates when your vehicle enters the garage. Also available for a two-car garage for less than $30!

16 in 1 Security Screwdriver ~ less than $25! The only screwdriver you’ll need for the security system installer’s tool box! Quality tool at a great price! The 16 in 1 Security Screwdriver is an industrial quality screwdriver which includes 16 hardened steel security bits. The bits store in the handle and are easily removed and replaced with the rotating spring loaded cap. Extra long nose piece for additional reach.

Internet Camera System ~ less than $185! This is an extremely cost-effective solution for video recording and remote monitoring — over the internet! The iCamDVR2 converts wired/wireless cameras into internet cameras, and turns your computer into a Digital Video Recorder. This all-in-one kit includes 2 cameras, the wireless receivers and the iCamDVR. It even includes the PC software for recording, playback and remote monitoring. A great Do-It-Yourself gift!

X10 Powermid IR Remote Set ~ less than $55! Use your remote to control DVD players, cable boxes, even stereo equipment in cabinets in another room with Powermid’s whole-house infrared remote control extender! Lets you control your audio/video products from anywhere in your home. Powermid Transmitter converts your IR signal to RF and transmits up to 100′ through walls to a Powermid Receiver, which converts RF back to IR to control your equipment. The transmitter and receiver (both included in this kit) are tiny at only 5″ high!

We have a lot more gift ideas online at HomeControls.com, or you can check out our blog throughout the holidays as I feature other great home automation, security and networking products.  And, in case you do need some help finding the perfect gift for an Omni, AirVac, M1 or any other elaborate system, feel free to call our holiday helpers in our Tech Support at 800-266-8765 — they offer free technical service and product advice year ’round!

Stay Safe With Maxsa Emergency Flashlight!

The Maxsa Innovations Emergency Flashlight could save your life! This super bright flashlight features emergency flashers alert others that you need help, a window break hammer that can be used to break a window for escape, and seat belt cutters to use if the seat belt will not release after an accident. Built-in magnets hold the flashlight to any metal surface. A holder is also included for mounting the flashlight inside your vehicle.

• Emergency flashers alert others that you need help.
• Super bright flashlight illuminates a large area.
• Window break hammer can be used to break a window for escape.
• Seat belt cutters can be used if the seat belt will not release after an accident.
• Built-in magnets hold the flashlight to any metal surface. A holder is also including for mounting the flashlight inside your vehicle.
• Waterproof.
• Get yours here!