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One of my Favorite Things

Feb 4, 2010 3:03pm

I have to admit that after 5 years of selling and recommending automation solutions, lighting controls, security et al., I have compiled a list of a few products (out of the thousands that Home Controls distribute) that offer unique solutions or features. Many of these are products that “fly under...

Home Controls Offers Cell Phone Accessories

Feb 4, 2010 8:00am

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...

Extending the Channel Vision IR Repeating System

Feb 3, 2010 10:09am

The Channel Vision CVIR5000 is by far one of the most popular IR repeating system kits that we carry (see it here). It has everything you need to control up to four devices, the IR receiver is plasma-proof, and it can be hole or surface mounted. The only drawback with the CVIR5000...

GrandCare Recognized As Industry Leader

Feb 3, 2010 9:46am

GrandCare Systems, provided through Home Controls, was recently featured in a story on Maturity Matters as one of the fore-front providers of exciting technologies being developed to help seniors to stay independent and aging in place. Here is an excerpt from that story, written by Doris Bersing, PhD. How will the...

Home Controls Launches New Intercom Section

Feb 2, 2010 8:00am

Home Controls features a wide variety of intercom systems, intercom master stations, intercom door speakers and intercom accessories by top manufacturers such as On-Q/Legrand, GE Security, DoorBell Fon, NuTone, Channel Vision, M&S Systems, Westinghouse, Leviton and more.We offer so many system that is was confusing to navigate our online catalog....

Modern Door Station for Nutone Intercom Systems

Feb 1, 2010 2:49pm

For as long as I can remember, Nutone has always been known for their intercom systems with built-in music distribution. Through the years, their music sources has rarely varied (AM/FM radio, CD or external audio source). Just as their audio sources remained the same, the look and finish of their...

Don’t Provide “Very Good” Service. Be “Remarkable”!

Feb 1, 2010 9:00am

I am reading an amazing book by Seth Godin, called the Purple Cow. It’s filled with tips and tricks to energize and drive those of us that develop and marketing products and services. While this book does not have a step-by-step outline of how to succeed in business, it does...

Controlling Power Windows

Jan 28, 2010 2:29pm

Motorized windows are becoming more and more popular. Here’s a run-down on what you need to control a single, or group of, AC-powered Vega window actuators. UC40902M, Vega actuator UCSW56572W, Momentary Contact Switch UC40822K, CRM4 Window Controller with Inputs You can control the Vegas with just the momentary contact switch, but you would have to...

New: Chicken Coop Motor Is An Egg-cellent Product!

Jan 27, 2010 8:00am

About a year ago, Add-a-Motor found a hidden market with literally millions of potential customers. They discovered that in the USA alone, there are tens of millions of chicken coops, and many millions more around the globe. Most are family owned with 10 to 20 chickens raised for...

NEW: Low-Profile Hinged Flat Panel Wall Mount

Jan 26, 2010 8:00am

The Chief Manufacturing Low-Profile Hinged Flat Panel Wall Mount features a unique hinged design, low-profile depth and a wide open wall plate to allow for easy cable routing and connection. This mount includes GlideLock with Kickstand technology to secure TV to wall plate without tools and includes kickstand for easy...