HAI Bloghttp://blog.homeauto.com/News and information from HAI, the leader in home automation systemsPowered by: Forest Blog Copyright 2006 Host ForestFeatured HAI Project in AustraliaThe object was to minimize electrical cabling and bring a wow factor to the project.   The house is used as a display home as it collects data 24/7 from the climate logging equipment so Bondor will know how efficient the house is after 12 months

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]]>http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=774http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=774Fri, 3 Feb 2012 14:41:15 0000HAI Enhances Omni-Bus Lighting Control Network for 220/240V Systems“Improving the successful Omni-Bus product line was important for HAI’s growth in 2012” explained Allison Read, HAI International Sales Manager.  “Providing a complete HAI lighting network means home builders and business owners can use a single manufacturer for all of their security, energy, and entertainment needs.”

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]]>http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=773http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=773Fri, 3 Feb 2012 14:36:57 0000HAI Smart Grid Product Line Granted ZigBee Smart Energy Gold CertificationHome Automation, Inc. (HAI), leading manufacturer of integrated security and home automation products since 1985, announced that their wireless energy management suite has been certified as a golden unit for ZigBee ® Smart Energy Profile 1.1.

ZigBee Smart Energy Profile 1.1 is the newest version available for product development, and supports the diverse needs of utility companies as they plan to meet future energy needs.

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]]>http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=772http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=772Fri, 3 Feb 2012 14:35:19 0000HAI Smart Grid Solutions Announces International Distribution for HAN Products HAI’s new international Smart Grid Solutions distribution is represented by Alloys, located in Australia (alloys.com.au), OMEIO International, located in Singapore (omeio.com), and KTI Limited, located in Canada (ktiltd.on.ca).

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]]>http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=771http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=771Fri, 3 Feb 2012 14:33:20 0000HAI Announces KNX GatewayThe HAI KNX Gateway, HAI Part Number 97A00-1, allows Ethernet-enabled Omni and Lumina controllers to communicate with and control KNX devices installed on the network.  Lighting, temperature plus energy management, and motors (window coverings, shades, shutters, etc.) are among the many KNX devices that can be controlled from an HAI interface or automatically via controller programming.

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]]>http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=770http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=770Fri, 3 Feb 2012 14:29:40 0000HAI Case Studies (PDF)"Featured Project" web page.  Email HAI if you have a great project!

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Subway Restaurants (English)

Subway Restaurants (Spanish)


 


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Residential/Commercial Automation Installations



 

 

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Prison Holding Facility (Retrofit)








 
]]>http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=769http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=769Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:49:37 0000Italian HAI Product Guide from HAI Distributor, Italelettronicacool HAI Product Guide, re-designed by HAI Italian Distributor, Italelettronica. 

The catalog goes over the Omni LT, Omni IIe, and Omni Pro II home control systems plus all of the appropriate energy management/entertainment/and interface products, and discusses integrations with Bticino lighting control.

They even show the console/keypad with a black/red/silver cover!

 
]]>http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=768http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=768Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:59:49 0000HAI Announces Controller Firmware Update for ZigBee and Z-Wave Door Lock Integration “HAI’s engineers have further enhanced the robust controller firmware with a much-desired third-party product feature,” explained Jay McLellan, HAI President & CEO.  “Business owners and homeowners will take comfort knowing whether all doors are locked and fully secure, as opposed to simply knowing whether or not they were closed.”

Read the full press release and view high resolution image here.

 
]]>http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=767http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=767Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:18:35 0000HAI MicroControl Companion Announced, Remote Control for Stand-Alone Energy Management Sytem“Place the MicroControl Companion on a bedside table or near the garage exit,” explained Jay McLellan, HAI President & CEO.  “This is a great product for small businesses that require control of the entire facility from several on-premises locations.”

Read the full press release and view high resolution image here.
 
]]>http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=766http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=766Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:06:29 0000HAI Announces Home Theater Extender 2 and Mobile Designer Software Templates “The ability to provide advanced audio/video control from our iPhone/iPad app is incredible, especially considering the price will remain the same” explains Jay McLellan, HAI President and CEO.  “Homeowners will now be able to change the channel on the TV, the temperature of the thermostat, and the security setting all from one hand-held application.”

Read the full press release and high-resolution image here.

 
]]>http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=765http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=765Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:03:09 0000OmniTouch Pro to Add VoIP Intercom and 6-License Bundle Discount“Our customers will be thrilled with the addition of the VoIP functionality to the OmniTouch Pro software, as well as the new bundle to reduce installation costs” explained Allison Read, HAI International Sales Manager.  “Home and business owners may use their favorite Windows tablet to see and speak with someone at the gate, in addition to activating lighting, and either opening the gate or notifying authorities.”

Read the full press release here.

View high resolution photo here.

 
]]>http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=764http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=764Thu, 5 Jan 2012 16:52:44 0000In Development: Bluetooth Remote Input Module“No more learning different interfaces or being held back by localized controls – instead, use your mobile device like iPod, iPad, iPhone, Android, tablet, or notebook. ” explained Greg Rhoades, HAI Associate Director of Marketing.  “Also, say goodbye to the time-consuming process of transferring files to a server or PC.  Anyone can now be the party DJ without wires or limits, with either downloaded or streaming music from their mobile phone to their in-wall home speakers.”

Read the full Bluetooth press release here.

View a great photo here.
 
]]>http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=763http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=763Thu, 5 Jan 2012 16:49:02 0000HAI Releases 2012 Product CatalogHAI's 2012 Product Catalog is now available in three free formats:

Download the PDF Version.

Stream the Flash Version.

Order the Hard Copy.

New Products.  New Support Tools.  New Promo Kits.

 
]]>http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=762http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=762Thu, 5 Jan 2012 16:39:46 0000Professional Remodeler: "Home Technology Helps Remodelers Make Smarter Homes"
An excerpt from the full article is below:

Many homeowners start small by adding just one automated system, with home security the most popular entry point. With security systems, “The house knows whether you’re home or away and can track your movements with motion sensors and door sensors,” says Greg Rhoades, Associate Director of Marketing for Home Automation, Inc. (HAI). “People start with wireless security sensors and go all the way up to access control for secured areas and video surveillance, which they can view remotely.” HAI also offers wireless vehicle detection systems to alert if a vehicle crosses the property’s threshold.

“Home automation systems can be expanded at any time, so we see a lot of folks who add on features once they have a small taste,” Rhoades notes.

The most likely add-ons are lighting and thermostats followed by entertainment systems. “Some homeowners only install the distributed whole-house audio system and iPod Dock, which fits their needs for basic entertainment control,” Rhoades says. ”Or they add an HAI home control system with a Home Theater Extender to control things such as TVs and DVD players.”

 
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]]>http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=760http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=760Thu, 1 Dec 2011 10:23:22 0000Building Automation Webinar - Watch Recorded Version Now!view the video (WMV) and the presentation (PDF).

All HAI upcoming (including the Spanish version of this webinar) and previous recorded webinars are available for registration/viewing at www.homeauto.com/webinar

 
]]>http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=759http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=759Wed, 16 Nov 2011 11:33:25 0000HAI Announces Expansion of International Product Families to Include Russian, Hebrew, and Arabic LanguagesThe foreign language home control systems have the same functionality as the English control systems, including control of security, temperature, lighting, entertainment, and more.  HAI systems are available now in Russian, Hebrew, Latin American Spanish*, European Spanish*, Italian*, French*, Catalan*, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, German, Portuguese, and English*.  (* Identifies that language is available in both voice and text for Omni and Lumina Controllers.)

Read the full press release here.
 
]]>http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=758http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=758Wed, 16 Nov 2011 11:18:48 0000Room Configuration and PC Access Update Webinars PC Access Updates + Room Configuration
November 30th, 2011
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM Central Standard Time (USA)

HAI discusses new updates including room configuration. Also new enhancements like auto-discovery of IP devices, and controller storing IP information so that setup is automatic in iOS, OmniTouch 5.7e, and OmniTouch Pro.

(SPANISH) PC Access Updates + Room Configuration

December 9th, 2011
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM Central Standard Time (USA)

HAI explica sobre las nuevas actualizaciones incluyendo configuración de sala. También los nuevos realzamientos como la detección automática de dispositivos IP y el controlador almacenando información para que la configuración sea automática en iOS, OmniTouch 5.7e, y OmniTouch Pro.


 
]]>http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=757http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=757Tue, 8 Nov 2011 10:53:01 0000HAI Building Automation Webinars Building Management Automation
November 15th, 2011
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM Central Standard Time (USA)

Giving precise examples of current implementations and ideas for other small businesses, HAI will provide a well-rounded explanation of the commercial aspects of our product line including security, energy management, entertainment, and remote access.

Automatización de Manejo de Edificios
November 18th, 2011
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Central Standard Time (USA)

Dando ejemplos concretos de las implementaciones actuales e ideas de otras pequeñas empresas, HAI proporcionará una explicación cabal de los aspectos comerciales de nuestra línea de productos, incluyendo la seguridad, manejo de energía, entretenimiento y acceso remoto.

 
]]>http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=756http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=756Tue, 8 Nov 2011 10:50:14 0000Plan Your HAI System
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