Always Know Where Your Children Are

PERSONAL GPS WATCH! Proprietary Cell ID technology which provides a quick approximate location of your child makes this product a must-have if you want peace-of-mind. Refined GPS allows you to find the wearer within 10 feet of their location. It has remarkable accuracy. The benefit of this dual locating technology is that a child can still be located in instances where normal GPS technology may not be sufficient. This action is driven via a mobile phone using the texting facility or via the internet using our secure Portal.

• Know where they are Simply connect to the lok8u customer portal from your PC or text message from your mobile phone to locate your child, anytime, anywhere.
• Instant alerts if removed If the strap of your child’s Lok8u is opened without your authority, an immediate alert is sent via SMS and email to warn you this has happened
• Set your own boundaries The ‘Safe Zone’ feature allows you to easily set your own defined area by time and day. An immediate alert is sent via SMS and email to inform you if your child strays outside this area.
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Keeping college students safe with CookStop

“72% of the reported structure fires [in student housing] involved cooking equipment.” – National Fire Protection Association

Mention the words “unattended cooking fire,” “stovetop fire,” “stove left on when no one was home” and virtually every Campus Fire Marshall will nod knowingly, and with concern. Again and again, Fire and Security staff from campuses around the country have noted “you wouldn’t believe how many times I have been in an apartment, with no one home, and found the stove burners on high.”

Students living away from home for the first time, lack of sleep during finals or end of term, and frequent ongoing distractions in general all contribute to a dangerous occurrence: unattended cooking fires.

CookStop was designed with college housing facilities in mind. Managers can implement cooking permissions appropriate for students, and can even require the use of a “key” to be checked out format the RA before cooking can occur during specific periods.

CookStop can reduce or prevent unattended Cooking Fires! Read more »

 

Prevent Kitchen Fires with CookStop

Unattended cooking is a top cause of fires in managed complexes, dorms, care centers and family residences. CookStop, a new stovetop fire prevention system available at Home Controls, can stop your property, tenants and loved ones from being part of the statistics. CookStop continuously checks for movement in the kitchen. If the resident leaves the room, falls asleep, becomes distracted, or leaves the stove unattended for any reason, CookStop shuts the stove off.

CookStop can be watching for you – and shut down that fire risk! Multi-family complexes, especially retirement and independent living facilities, have magnified risk from kitchen fires. CookStop is a proactive solution, stopping the cause of the fire. Smoke detectors, alarms and sprinklers are reactive solutions – by the time they activate, smoke, flames, and risk are already present.

Peace of mind and reduced risk for residents, property managers, and owners.

• Independent living residences
• Multi-family retirement communities
• Continuing care retirement communities
• Student dorms and residence halls

The only solution with programmable cooking permissions plus motion sensing. Set the stove for use during only certain hours or days (e.g. no after midnight cooking). Set the stove so student must push a button to cook longer than a set time (ensuring student is attentive to the cooking). Read more »

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!

Be safe! Be seen!

Home Controls is known for its wide array of products that can provide one’s home with comfort, convenience, and security.  Well, Home Controls also carries products that are not home-related, but still offer great value, such as this simple but totally functional illuminated safety vest.  At first, I thought the vest didn’t fit in with the typical Home Controls product line, but after a bit more pondering, it does fit right in because it’s one of those items that once you get used to it, you’ll wonder how you ever got by without it! I’m talking about peace of mind here.

The Maxsa Innovations Reflective Safety Vest with LEDs screams of safety right out of the package.  The one-size-fits-all, highly visible orange-yellow mesh fabric is striped with sewn-in reflective bands.   In the center of the vertical bands are a total of 16 red  LEDs, eight on the front and back,  which can flash or stay on continuously.  You can be seen from up to half a mile away! A small battery pack that holds two AA batteries is attached to an inner pocket of the vest.  The battery pack has a gasket around it and is sufficiently protected from rain water and general splashing, but I wouldn’t recommend submerging it under water for any period of time.  The vest is fastened closed with a generous strap of hook-and-loop closure.

The vest is perfect for joggers and walkers, bikers, both pedal powered and motorized, traffic directors, construction workers, and for anyone who needs to be seen, especially in the dark.  I walk my dog a lot at night and wearing the vest assures me that drivers on the street will see me gleaming like a beacon, on the sidewalk, of course. As for making my dog visible,  I’m in the process right now of modifying a vest so that it fits her German Shepherd body just right!

If you’re looking for a stocking stuffer, this vest is it.  Give the vest to family members and friends who have a car and have them keep it in their trunk as part of their safety kit.  Don’t forget to include the batteries!  Anyone who has ever had a roadside emergency,  like changing a flat tire on a busy freeway at night, will greatly appreciate the added safety you have provided them with the Maxsa Innovations Reflective Safety Vest.

NEW: Wagan Power Dome NX

This is a great product for all types of travelers, whether you are on a day trip or a cross country excursion! The Wagan Power Dome NX (WT2485) 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.)

• Functions: Portable & Rechargeable Power; 400Amp Cranking Power Jump-Starter; Heavy duty cables & clamps; 260 PSI air compressor; Tire pressure gauge; 2 AC outlets; 1 DC outlet; AM/FM radio; 1 USB port; LED lights; Storage Compartment
• Built-in Battery: High grade Sealed Lead Acid (Maintenance Free) 14 amp-hr
• Output: 12V DC
• Input Charging Source: DC or AC w/included cables
• Fuse Type: Information not yet available
• Charging Time: AC 38 hours; DC 12 hours
• Light source: LED work light
• Safety Features: Overload Protection, Short Circuit Protection
• Accessories included: AC adapter; DC cigarette adapter; air compressor accessories
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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.
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