HAI Bloghttp://blog.homeauto.com/News and information from HAI, the leader in home automation systemsPowered by: Forest Blog Copyright 2006 Host ForestHAI OmniTouchPro Software Now Available for Your Favorite TouchscreenHome Automation, Inc. (HAI), leading manufacturer of integrated security and home automation products since 1985, announced that they have released OmniTouchPro home control software for use with third-party touchscreen devices.

“HAI strives to provide flexibility with our control solutions,” explained HAI President, Jay McLellan.  “This is a fantastic integration option that allows any PC or Windows touchscreen to become a customized interface for HAI controllers.”

 

]]>http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=672http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=672Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:55:50 0000HAI Adds Integration with Carrier and Bryant HVAC SystemsHAI OmniTouch 5.7eHome Automation, Inc. (HAI), leading manufacturer of integrated security and home automation products since 1985, announced that HAI’s OmniPro II and Lumina Pro home control systems now feature two-way integration with Carrier Infinity and Bryant Evolution Communicating HVAC systems.

Read the full press release.

 

]]>http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=671http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=671Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:38:34 0000HAI at Melbourne Exhibition Home ShowHAI was well represented during the recent Herald Sun Home Show at the Melbourne Exhibition Home Show.

Two photos from Be Home (and collaborators Concept Solutions and Inspired Automation).

The following two photos are from Future Technix:

The following two images are from Camberwell Electronics:



HAI appreciates the support of the aforementioned dealers.

Thanks to Andrew Rubin, Business Development Manager for HAI Premier Distributor, Alloys, for providing the images.

 

]]>http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=670http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=670Mon, 23 Aug 2010 17:15:14 0000OmniTouch Pro Software - For Your Preferred Third-Party Tablet or Touchscreenhttp://homeauto.com/Products/Software/OmniTouchPro.aspHAI is now allowing third-party touchscreens and tablets to control HAI home control systems!

OmniTouchPro is an intuitive touchscreen interface application for a third-party PC or PC touchscreen that provides access to security, lighting, temperature, audio/video, surveillance cameras, and much more.  

HAI OmniTouchPro displays the HAI interface by default. However, the optional Automation Studio gives you complete control of the look, feel, and function of the third party tablet/Touchscreen.

 

]]>http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=669http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=669Mon, 16 Aug 2010 12:13:47 0000HAI Announces Hi-Fi 2 Multi-Room Audio SystemHAI has soft-announced the Hi-Fi 2 multi-room audio system.  Full information as well as a Tech Sheet and part numbers are on HAI's website.  The Hi-Fi 2 is now accepting pre-orders and is expected to ship in October.

DOUBLE the zones, MORE THAN DOUBLE the power, MORE sources, and an all new VSC keypad with OLED display, the Hi-Fi 2 is reinvented for today's demanding homeowners. Expected to ship in October.

Additionally, the Hi-Fi 2 now features local inputs (designed for audio rack items like Satellite/Internet radio) as well as our unique Remote Input Modules (designed for placing around the house and connecting to Kitchen TV, iPod Dock, home entertainment center, etc.)

View the Hi-Fi 2 Website.

Download the Hi-Fi 2 Technical Specification Sheet.

    

  

]]>http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=668http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=668Thu, 12 Aug 2010 16:15:02 0000HAI C3 Finalist for Resi Award by Residential Systems MagazineResidential Systems Magazine announced the finalists for their annual "Resi Awards", and HAI's Cellular Communication Center is front and center!

The awards are to recognize the most innovative residential electronics.  HAI's Cellular Communication Center (C3) allows your system to still communicate with a Central Monitoring Station during an alarm, even if your phone line has been cut or otherwise disabled. 

View the demo video below!

 

]]>http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=667http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=667Thu, 5 Aug 2010 14:50:25 0000OmniTouch 10pe Now Shipping Worldwide! HAI, the leading manufacturer of integrated automation and security products since 1985, announced today that the OmniTouch 10pe (HAI part number 94A00-1) is now shipping worldwide.

“HAI’s 10pe Touchscreen is lighter, thinner, and has enhanced screen resolution with no increase in price”, explained HAI President, Jay McLellan.

 View the demo video below!


]]>http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=666http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=666Thu, 5 Aug 2010 13:58:32 0000CEA Wants Top 50 Integrators of France, Italy, and SpainThe Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) announced that applications are now being accepted for the "CEA TechHome Mediterraneo 50", an excluisve member list featuring the top 50 residential systems integrators in France, Italy and Spain.

For more information, please visit their website.

 

]]>http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=665http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=665Mon, 2 Aug 2010 10:18:36 0000Costa Rica Training Seats AvailableHAI is coming to Costa Rica and teaching a free course on 8/10/2010.

We have a few remaining seats for the FREE class!

Click here for more information and to register.

 

]]>http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=664http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=664Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:03:00 0000Building Management Booklet - HAI Commercial AutomationHAI's Building Management Booklet now available for download.

Did you know that for years, many HAI dealers have been using HAI's products for light commercial automation?

The products are perfect cross-overs for small operations like restaurants, supermarkets, doctor's offices, and retail shopping centers.

HAI also has a smaller introductory commercial brochure, in addition to the new in-depth booklet.

 

]]>http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=663http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=663Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:40:42 0000Two CEDIA Electronic Lifestyle Product FinalistsCEDIA just announced their Award Finalists:

HAI's Cellular Communication Center is a Best New Product Finalist.

HAI's Omnistat 2 thermostat is a Sustainable Lifestyle Product Innovation Finalist.

Click here to see all Finalists.  Winners will be announced at CEDIA.

 

]]>http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=662http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=662Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:52:39 0000CEPro: iPhone Automation for the Visually ImpairedCEPRO IMAGECEPro.com's editor, Julie Jacobson, picked up on HAI's Snap-Link Mobile for iPhone + Apples' VoiceOver feature and wrote an entry today.

Touchscreen-based controllers can be challenging for the visually impaired. No hard buttons? How do they know what they’re pressing?

Built into newer iPhones, the iPad and Mac OS X computers is a feature called VoiceOver, which makes it relatively easy to navigate through menus without seeing them

Read the full CEPro article.

Buy Snap-Link Mobile for iPhone.

 

]]>http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=661http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=661Tue, 20 Jul 2010 08:57:46 0000Music Gateway Webinar - Watch it Anytime!Music GatewayMissed our free Music Gateway Webinar today?

Here it is in video format, with audio.

Here is the PDF Presentation

Music Gateway is available for pre-order.

 

]]>http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=660http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=660Thu, 15 Jul 2010 13:48:37 0000HAI in Costa Rica - Sign up for August TrainingAutomation 101 Class
San Jose COSTA RICA
08/10/2010
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Real InterContinental Hotel San Jose 11856-1000 COSTA RICA 

Instructor: Jay Correa

Please email training@homeauto.com for more information or to register.

 

]]>http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=659http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=659Thu, 15 Jul 2010 10:59:08 0000Bronze Faceplate for OmniTouch 5.7e and 5.7OmniTouch 5.7e Touchscreen with Bronze faceplate“HAI’s new metal faceplates have received such a great response that we decided to add another finish,” explains Allison Read, HAI Director of International Sales & Marketing.  “Bronze, especially in kitchens and bathrooms, is a popular residential décor choice and HAI is happy to make it our 10th faceplate option for OmniTouch 5.7 and 5.7e Touchscreens."

View the full press release.

 

]]>http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=658http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=658Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:21:48 0000Visually Impaired/Blind Homeowners: HAI and the iPhone 4 and iPhone 3GS
HAI’s iPhone product (Snap-Link Mobile for iPhone) can really come in handy for visually impaired homeowners.

Using the included VoiceOver setting in Apple's newest iPhone 4 (as well as the 3GS version) Snap-Link Mobile for iPhone can actually talk to you. 

For instance, our main menu is read aloud and helps visually impaired control everything in their home, with a feature they're already familiar with since they use it everyday on their phone.  Hand gestures also change in this mode, including the requirement to tap twice as opposed to once when selecting an option.

Don't forget that HAI's app works on the iPod Touch and the iPad (in compatibility mode).

(Thanks to HAI Facebook fan Dave from Oregon for pointing out VoiceOver!  HAI is looking into making an updated version of our app even easier to use for the visually impaired.)


]]>http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=657http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=657Wed, 14 Jul 2010 11:01:05 0000Music Gateway Webinar on Thursday
Learn how HAI is giving your more entertainment options. View album art and meta data on HAI IP Touchscreens. Select music by artist, title, genre, or playlist. Import your existing playlists and create on-the-fly “Now Playing” playlists. Also record and play surveillance video from IP Cameras, and use a Droid, BlackBerry, or iPhone to control your entire home.

Webinar on Thursday for Music Gateway - Registration 

 

]]>http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=656http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=656Mon, 12 Jul 2010 09:21:04 0000iPhone Webinar - Watch it Anytime!Missed our Free Webinar yesterday?

Here it is in video format, with audio.

Here is the PDF presentation.

Snap-Link Mobile for iPhone (and iPod Touch/iPad) is now available in the iTunes store.

 

 

]]>http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=655http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=655Thu, 8 Jul 2010 14:49:58 0000Real SOLUTION in Texas: Wireless Driveway Sensor
Door / Window Transmitter"I installed 2 (Wireless Driveway Sensors) on my circular driveway last week. Rules are set up on WL for home server to text me when a car comes up driveway from either side. When I'm home, (OmniTouch) 5.7e touchscreens awake and show camera on circular drive when cars come up driveway.

System has been operating for a week and has been flawless with no false detections. Come see for yourself. No need to tell me you're coming; I'll get a text!"

Thanks, Gary from Texas!  This is precisely how this simple to install device should be used.  Glad it's working out so well for you! 


]]>http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=654http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=654Wed, 7 Jul 2010 09:14:28 0000HAI Snap-Link Mobile for iPhone app WEBINAR TOMORROWSnap-Link Mobile for iPhone and iPod Touch
July 7, 2010
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Central Standard Time (USA)

Learn about HAI’s newest product, Snap-Link Mobile for iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad. Turn your cell phone or mp3 player into a portable home control Touchscreen for security, lights, entertainment, and more

 

]]>http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=653http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=653Tue, 6 Jul 2010 11:29:03 0000