HAI Bloghttp://blog.homeauto.com/News and information from HAI, the leader in home automation systemsPowered by: Forest Blog Copyright 2006 Host ForestBennigan's Case History Added to WebsiteWe created another great commercial case history!

This project embodies the wide range of controls that Leviton Security & Automation can provide a small commercial space:

UL-rated Commercial Burglary security system, lighting control for signage and dining areas, storage areas protected with access control cards, six thermostats, surveillance cameras, audio distribution with Bluetooth, and IP phone integration.

Click here to download this case history PDF in English.

Click here to see all commercial case histories in English and Spanish.]]>http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=855http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=855Tue, 14 May 2013 17:22:35 0000May 16th: Second Part of Omni-Bus Webinar Series

Omni Bus Software - Explicación, Linking, y Configuración
May 16th, 2013
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Central Standard Time (USA)

Presentado por Jay Correa.

 

OmniBus Software - Explanation, Linking, and Configuring
May 16th, 2013
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Central Standard Time (USA)

Presented by Jay Correa.

]]>http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=854http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=854Tue, 14 May 2013 17:15:46 0000Omni-Bus 110-240V Lighting Control Webinar
Omni-Bus Technical Introduction
Recorded May 9th, 2013
(about 42 minutes)

Download Presentation Used During Webinar (PDF - 2 MB)

A brief technical summary on Omni-Bus product line, presented by Jay Correa.

Presenter: Jay Correa, International Customer Service Manager
Organizer: Greg Rhoades, Director of Marketing



Omni-Bus 1a Parte: Sumario (Spanish)
Recorded May 9th, 2013 (about 46 minutes)

Download Presentation Used During Webinar (PDF - 2 MB)

Una breve resumen técnico sobre la línea de productos Omni-Bus, presentado por Jay Correa.

Presenters: Jay Correa, International Customer Service Manager
Organizer: Greg Rhoades, Director of Marketing

]]>http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=853http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=853Thu, 9 May 2013 13:53:49 0000May 9th: Omni-Bus Webinars in Spanish and EnglishOmni-Bus Lighting Control Overview.

Learn why this is such a popular choice for lighting controls across the globe.  Even in the US, small commercial operations are using Omni-Bus to reduce copper wiring costs and add to their "green" quota!"

SPANISH:

Omni-Bus 1a Parte: Sumario
May 9th, 2013
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Central Standard Time (USA)

Una breve resumen técnico sobre la línea de productos Omni-Bus, presentado por Jay Correa.

ENGLISH:

Omni-Bus Part 1: Overview
May 9th, 2013
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Central Standard Time (USA)

A brief technical summary on Omni-Bus product line, presented by Jay Correa.

 

 

]]>http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=852http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=852Thu, 2 May 2013 16:21:32 0000Leviton Security & Automation Reduces Mobile Application Prices iOS, Android, Kindle Fire app prices reduced by more than 50 percent!

For various device platforms, pricing of the Smart-Link Mobile app has been reduced as follows:

  • Snap-Link Mobile for iOS devices has been reduced from $49.99 to $24.95
  • Snap-Link Mobile for Android devices has been reduced from $49.99 to $19.99
  • Snap-Link Mobile for Kindle Fire e-readers has been reduced from $49.99 to $19.99

Read the full press release here>>


]]>http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=851http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=851Wed, 1 May 2013 12:18:56 0000HAI by Leviton Adds International Training Courses to 2013 ScheduleQ: What do these countries have in common?
Canada, USA, Saudi Arabia, Italy, UK, and South Africa.

A: Scheduled 2013 trainings for HAI by Leviton security & automation solutions!

Please click here to see our training schedule.


]]>http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=850http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=850Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:50:13 0000Winning the App War with Cross-Platform Consistency Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4

From Residential Systems magazine (April edition):

The first smartphone app for HAI by Leviton was developed for Windows phones in 2008, and the company’s series of app designs have run the gamut from the old Philips Pronto remote to the latest e-readers. Director of marketing Greg Rhoades said that adapting to a variety of interfaces has been a huge challenge.

“Before, we would create one interface design, and we knew exactly where it would go–our 3.9-inch touchscreen,” he explained. “We knew the exact constraints for resolutions and the physical capabilities of the hardware. Now, everything has to be adaptive, whether you’re using the app on the iPad mini, a full iPad, or an iPod touch, it should have a similar, yet scaled, appearance.”

Rhoades, from HAI by Leviton, said that the biggest outside influence is the mere ubiquity of apps in the world. “Now, everyone has a touchscreen in their car dashboard, in their pocket, in their purse, on their TV remote,” he said. “Consumers now expect a dynamic design with complete functionality and have plenty of comparisons around them 24/7.”

Read the full article here.]]>http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=849http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=849Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:18:39 0000HAI by Leviton Announces 350 Five-Star DealersHAI by Leviton’s annual Five-Star Dealer program was initiated in 2001 to recognize and reward select outstanding dealers.

Recipients are selected based on various criteria including the number of years the dealer has been installing HAI by Leviton solutions, the number of systems installed in the previous year and unique marketing or programming solutions that involve HAI by Leviton products.

Read the full press release here.
]]>http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=848http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=848Mon, 15 Apr 2013 11:38:30 0000HAI by Leviton Announces Yale Real Living as Latest Connectivity PartnerHAI by Leviton announced today that Yale Real Living™ has been added as a Connectivity Partner, allowing two-way integration with Yale’s ZigBee and Z-Wave wireless door locks.

A live integration will be showcased at the International Security Conference in Las Vegas, NV, April 10-12, 2013, in Booth #20126.

Read the full press release here.

Read CEPro article here.]]>http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=847http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=847Mon, 8 Apr 2013 14:24:08 0000Z-Wave Seminar at ISC WestAn HAI by Leviton controller can coordinate Z-Wave devices including locks, lights, and more!  Attend this ISC course to learn more about the integration capabilities!

Description:
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 & 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!   

Date:
Thursday, April 11th from 12:45 to 2:45 in Room 704.

Click here to register: http://iscwest13.mapyourshow.com/5_0/sessions/sessiondetails.cfm?ScheduledSessionID=1FAF

]]>http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=846http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=846Thu, 4 Apr 2013 10:40:00 0000HTX2 Webinar - Control your AV Equipment from Your iPadPresented by HAI by Leviton's Manufacturer's Representative for Europe, Jason Moyer.

1.  Please join our HTX2 webinar, held on Thursday, April 11, 2013 at 1:00 PM Central European Daylight Time.

https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/560070613

2.  Use your microphone and speakers (VoIP) - a headset is recommended.  Or, call in using your telephone if your country is listed below:

Austria: +43 (0) 7 2088 3962
Belgium: +32 (0) 25 88 1928
Denmark: +45 (0) 89 88 11 71
Finland: +358 (0) 942 45 0453
France: +33 (0) 184 880 733
Germany: +49 (0) 811 8899 7000
Ireland: +353 (0) 19 014 603
Italy: +39 0 694 80 34 40
Netherlands: +31 (0) 208 084 083
Norway: +47 23 96 01 70
Sweden: +46 (0) 852 503 777
Switzerland: +41 (0) 435 0808 29
United Kingdom: +44 (0) 207 151 1899

Access Code:
560-070-613
Audio PIN: Shown after joining the meeting

Meeting ID:
560-070-613

 

]]>http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=845http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=845Wed, 3 Apr 2013 12:32:13 0000Dental Office Case HistoryAre your pearly whites ready for Easter pictures?  Did you get to enjoy calming music while having them cleaned this year?

In the latest case history, we detail a dental office in Venice, Italy, which is totally outfitted with HAI by Leviton security & automation equipment!  Twenty doctors utilize fifteen operating rooms complete with distributed audio, video surveillance, access control and much more.

View the complete Dental Office case history PDF here.
View all commercial case histories here.
]]>http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=844http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=844Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:24:30 0000HAI by Leviton Now Shipping KNX GatewayHAI by Leviton announced today the launch of its KNX Gateway, an interface allowing HAI by Leviton’s Omni and Lumina Ethernet-based controllers to communicate with and control KNX devices through KNX’s standardized network communications BUS protocol. Lighting devices, temperature and energy management, motors for window coverings, shades, shutters and more are among the many KNX devices that can be controlled in homes and businesses from an HAI by Leviton interface or automated via controller programming. 

Read the full press release here.

Download the technical specification sheet here.

Download the installation manual here.

]]>http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=843http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=843Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:23:37 0000Going to ISC West?
But while you're attending ISC West, kick off Wednesday or Thursday in the Lutron booth at 10:30AM.  Each day begins with a 15 minute training session explaining how to integrate Lutron lighting with HAI by Leviton security & automation.  Pop into Booth #14125!
]]>http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=842http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=842Mon, 18 Mar 2013 12:04:40 0000Five Star Dealer Application Closes on Wednesday!log in to the Dealer Support Website to complete your 2013 Five Star Application.

If you have any questions (or can't remember your login details) please email marketing@homeauto.com

The Application CLOSES ON WEDNESDAY!]]>http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=841http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=841Mon, 11 Mar 2013 09:45:01 0000Automate Your Music: Auto-Time Out after X Minutes
YES!  Our Director of Technical Services explains in detail below, you can time-out by second, minute, or hour.  Also, establish a "User Setting" so that you can adjust the duration of audio from your iPhone or Touchscreen at any time!

Here's how:

You will need to use a Flag and a Button (or two) also.  Use the Flag to set the duration and use the Button(s) to manually or programmatically turn the Audio Zone on/off.

First, name a Flag (e.g. BR Flag).  Second, name the Buttons (e.g. BR Audio On and BR Audio Off).  Third, name the Audio Zone (e.g. Bedroom).

Next, create the following programming:

WHEN BR Audio On
            THEN Bedroom AUDIO ON
            THEN BR Flag ON FOR 20 MINUTES

WHEN BR Flag Off
            THEN Bedroom AUDIO OFF

WHEN BR Audio Off
            THEN BR Flag OFF

Now when you run the “BR Audio On” User Button, the bedroom audio will come on for the duration that is set by the “BR Audio” Flag.  When you run the “BR Audio Off” User Button, the bedroom audio will turn off.

To make this even more functional, you can add a User Setting to manually control the duration.  You will need to name a User Setting (e.g. BR Audio Timer) and configure the Setting Type to “Duration”.  Then, change the first program block as follows:

WHEN BR Audio On
            THEN Bedroom AUDIO ON
            THEN BR Flag ON FOR BR Audio Timer

You can manually or programmatically set the duration (i.e. BR Audio Timer) to: indefinitely (don’t turn off), 1-99 seconds (turn off in this many seconds), 1-99 minutes (turn off in this many minutes, or 1-18 hours (turn off in this many hours).


]]>http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=840http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=840Wed, 6 Mar 2013 11:30:38 0000HAI by Leviton Releases Controller Firmware 3.11
Need to update your firmware?  If it's a non-flash board (pre 02/08), then you need to secure the latest firmware upgrade chip.  If you have a newer board, it is capable of remotely upgrading.  View this Knowledge Base article to find out how!

Version 3.11

- Added support for the KNX gateway.
- Added support for the Omni LTe controller.
- Reduced poll rate on Z-Wave locks to extend battery life.

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Version 3.10

- Added support for ZigBee shades.
- Added ZigBee LCM power demand.
- Added Support for HTX 2 / GUI Pages to the Extended Setup.
- Added support for ZigBee and Z-Wave locks. 

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Version 3.9

Added support for Extended Setup information.

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Version 3.8

- Added support for new Leviton Viza RF Zone Controllers.
- Added support for CoolMaster.

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Version 3.7

  - Added support for ZigBee units and thermostats.
  - Modified to allow baud rate to be adjusted for Lutron HomeWorks and CentraLite.
  - Added ZigBee Enroll and Disband feature to the "Edit ZigBee Address" dialogs for units and thermostats. 

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Version 3.6

- Added support for HAI Hi-Fi 2.

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Version 3.5

- Added support for Carrier Infinity / Bryant Evolution thermostats.

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Version 3.4

- Added support RadioRA 2.
- Added support for Somfy ILT.
- Added support for baud rates up to 115,200 on serial ports 2 through 4 on the main board.  Port 1 and the Hardware Serial Expander port are limited to 9600 baud.]]>http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=839http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=839Tue, 5 Mar 2013 15:50:20 0000HAI by Leviton International Trainings 3/27/2013
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Introduction to Home Automation AUSTRALIA Brisbane Details / How to Register   4/9/2013
9:00 AM - 4:45 PM Automation 101 INDIA Bangalore Details Register 4/10/2013
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Introduction to PC Access Programming INDIA Bangalore Details Register 4/10/2013
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Case Studies INDIA Bangalore Details Register 4/15/2013 - 4/19/2013
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Combination Five Day Intensive Foundation Course
SOUTH AFRICA Johannesburg Details / How to Register   5/22/2013
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM HAI Part 2
UK Aylesbury Details / How to Register   ]]>http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=838http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=838Mon, 4 Mar 2013 10:15:44 0000Five Star Dealer Application Now Open!Five Star ApplicationDealers, log in to the Dealer Support Website to complete your 2013 Five Star Application.

THE APPLICATION OPENS ON FEBRUARY 27th AND CLOSES ON MARCH 13th!  Two week window to complete your application.

If you have any questions (or can't remember your login details) please email marketing@homeauto.com



]]>http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=837http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=837Wed, 27 Feb 2013 12:29:41 0000New Connectivity Partner: HAI4U iOS AppWant to control your home or business from a Customized iPad app? We just added a new Connectivity Partner in the interfaces category!

The iOS app, HAI4U, can include floor plans and more, and connects to Omni and Lumina security and automation control systems. (This app was created by Eloka, a top distributor of HAI by Leviton products, based in India. They offer complete interface customization services, too!)

Go here for more information.

]]>http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=836http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=836Wed, 27 Feb 2013 09:07:52 0000