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How To Wire for 3D TV

Mar 12, 2010 2:59pm

3D TV seems to be the next big home entertainment must have. With the stellar success of movies like Avatar and with more and more content being rolled out it won’t be long before 3D comes to the home. In a recent press release, HDMI Licensing, LLC announced ...

Save 35% On NetMedia IR Color Security Camera!

Mar 12, 2010 8:00am

Save more than $120 on this NetMedia Modulated Low Profile IR Color Security Camera! The NetMedia IR Low Profile Indoor Color Security Camera is a self contained camera and modulator that converts the video signal to a selected television channel. It is powered over the same coax cable that returns...

UPB Control Of Your Home With An iPhone or iPod Touch

Mar 11, 2010 10:05am

We’ve been covering iPhone and iPod touch apps here on our blog for several years. From turning your Apple device into a fancy universal remote to controlling your security system, it’s all possible with the latest technology. X10 and Z-Wave control systems have been available for a while. After some...

New: Luxul Wi-Fi Range Extenders!

Mar 11, 2010 8:00am

In wireless networking, maintaining a clear and far-reaching signal is an ongoing challenge. Luxul is the leader in engineering superior wireless signal propagation technologies to address these challenges. Home Controls is excited to announce the addition of Luxul Wireless products to our online catalog, including the Pro-WAV Wi-Fi Range Extenders. Pro-WAV...

Residential Installation Training on Your iPod!

Mar 10, 2010 8:00am

Home Controls has a long established relationship with The Training Department, creators of training videos. Throughout the years, we’ve seen them grow and evolve with the latest technologies, moving from VHS tapes to CDs and now training courses for your iPod! Residential Installation Basics Training Course is completely updated 3+ hour...

Basic Security Camera Solutions from On-Q

Mar 9, 2010 8:00am

Home security cameras offer peace of mind by giving you the ultimate control of your safety and security. Home Controls offers advanced security camera solutions with On-Q products to allow you to screen visitors at the door, monitor the baby’s room or keep an eye on the kids playing by...

Connecting an External Device to the Beam Detector

Mar 8, 2010 2:05pm

I’m sure you’ve heard ‘em before. Walk through the entrance of some convenience stores and you’ll hear that distinctive ding-dong chime alerting the store owner that a customer has just walked in. We do have photo-electric entry systems if you need one, but the topic of this blog is how to connect an external device such as...

New Leviton HOME 5e & 6 Connectors A Great Value!

Mar 8, 2010 8:00am

Home Controls is excited about the new Leviton HOME 5e and HOME 6 Connectors, a very high quality and yet cost effective collection of QuickPort connectors. HOME 5e Connector HOME 6 Connector The HOME Connectors provides network connections for Cat 5e and Cat6 UTP structured cabling systems in residential applications. The connectors support...

New: Vizia RF + Scene Capable Split Duplex Receptacle

Mar 5, 2010 8:00am

Leviton has expanded it Z-Wave compatible Vizia RF + product line with a much-anticipated Scene Capable Split Duplex Receptacle! The Leviton Vizia RF + Scene Capable Receptacle fits into a standard wallbox and replaces a regular receptacle (where a neutral is present) to provide local and remote ON/OFF switching of table...

HAI Releases Serial Server for NuVo Integration

Mar 4, 2010 12:41pm

HAI’s New Serial Server (HA93A001) Enables Communication with NuVo using the OmniTouch 5.7e and 10p touchscreens For those of you integrating HAI with NuVo know that there have been issues with getting full functionality control via the 5.7 OmniTouch. Now with the introduction of the 5.7e Omnitouch and...