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Read the full article here.

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]]>http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=586http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=586Fri, 5 Mar 2010 14:08:13 0000Security Monitoring Goes Mobile, Green (CEPro Article)Remote monitoring systems not only protect your clients' homes, they help save them energy.

Jay McLellan, HAI & President, is featured in the article.  Below is an excerpt.

Many of the adjustments can happen automatically, like having the thermostat lower when electric rates are high. However, simply having access to real-time information about where your energy dollar is being spent could be all the incentive homeowners... need to pick up their iPhones to turn off the porch lights and the swimming pool heater, says McClellan

“There’s a study that shows that when people understood right here, right now what they’re wasting, they changed their habits and saved an average of 11 percent on their utility bills.”

]]>http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=585http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=585Mon, 1 Mar 2010 12:44:03 0000Email Snapshot when the Doorbell Rings!Wouldn't it be cool if:

When the doorbell rings, receive an email containing a photo of the person(s) at your door?

Here's all you need to make it happen:

  • HAI Controller (Omni or Lumina Series) 
  • HAI Camera Server (87A00-1)
  • HAI 4 Relay Module (10A07-1)
  • PC Access (optional)

    • View the Full Knowledge Base Article

     (Thanks to Demilune / Audio Labs of Iowa, USA for the great article!)

    ]]>    http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=584http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=584Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:32:35 0000    HAI Updates WebsiteHAI Website Header

    ( CLICK Thumbnail For FULL-SIZE GRAPHIC )

    HAI has updated the website header on every page!

    As always, click the HAI Logo on the left to return to the main page.

    HAI Family Sites include Smartgrid Solutions and HAI International

    Online Network includes Knowledge Base, Forum, Twitter, Blog, and Facebook.

    Additionally, as always, you can Search, or Login to the Dealer/Distributor Support Websites.

    HAI has also updated the Awards graphics for individual products, such as the Omnistat2 Award graphic below:

     

    ]]>    http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=583http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=583Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:05:14 0000    Four Updated BrochuresHAI has updated the following brochures, and they are now available for DOWNLOAD.  They will be available for order next week

    Safety & Security Automation
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    Energy Management Automation
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    Audio / Video Entertainment for Home Automation
    Download

     

     

     

     

    Convenient Interfaces for Home Automation
    Download

     

     

     

     

    ]]>    http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=582http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=582Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:16:24 0000    Jay McLellan to Speak at Greener Gadgets ConferenceHAI President and CEO, Jay McLellan, is scheduled to speak tomorrow in New York during the Greener Gadgets conference.

    From 10:40-11:45, moderated by Dwell magazine, Jay is part of a panel that discusses "Green Living Begins at Home".

    "Greening your life is an everyday process, starting with the place you begin every day. From building to remodeling, home automation to energy management, green living begins at home. Listen to experts discuss sustainable design strategies for urban and rural locations, creating plans for a home that is both high-tech and green."

    ]]>    http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=581http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=581Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:07:51 0000    HGTV Final Day to Enter to Win HAI Dream Home!Only 5 more hours to get your entry in! HGTV Dream Home Giveaway ends at 5pm ET TODAY! 

    It's loaded with HAI gear!]]>    http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=580http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=580Fri, 19 Feb 2010 11:04:08 0000    Five Star Dealer ApplicationsApply Today!HAI already has a lot of applications - thanks to those who have done so already!

    Five Star Dealer Applications are available until the end of February, so apply TODAY.

    (For inquiries on how to apply, please email Marketing.)

    ]]>    http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=579http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=579Mon, 15 Feb 2010 10:46:16 0000    Champions Work Here.Champions Work here.]]>http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=578http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=578Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:11:03 0000Omnistat2 Users Manual + Installation Manual Updated
    RC-1000 / RC-2000 Omnistat2 User Guide

    RC-1000 Omnistat2 Installation Manual

    RC-2000 Omnistat2 Installation Manual

    These, as well as all other HAI Downloads, are available here:
    Downloads]]>    http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=577http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=577Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:32:56 0000    Thomas Pickral on New Orleans NewsThis morning, HAI's Business Development Manager, Thomas Pickral, explained HAI's Cellular Communication Center.  He was featured during the WWL (CBS)  "Digital Gumbo" segment.

    ]]>    http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=576http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=576Thu, 11 Feb 2010 10:55:52 0000    HGTV Dream Home - Tour it in Person!Visit HAI and HGTV Dreamhome in person!  See home automation work.

    Tours will be available Thursday through Sunday beginning February 11 and ending March 7, 2010.

    Also, be sure to enter to win every day!

    Photo courtesy of HGTV

    ]]>    http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=575http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=575Thu, 4 Feb 2010 11:36:42 0000    HAI in Amsterdam, Day 2More pictures from Amsterdam.  Today, HAI is in Aldous Systems' booth (IEF49).





    HAI is also being represented in:
    Booth 4R20 (Sistema Casa)
    Booth 1K71 (HAI Italian Distributor, Domotica Piu)

    ]]>    http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=574http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=574Thu, 4 Feb 2010 11:22:49 0000    Upcoming Trainings in Salt Lake City and BoiseLearn about HAI!

    Courses are being taught by HAI's Don Decock in several cities.  Lunch is provided by HAI.

    (Check here for upcoming trainings in your area, or contact your Sales Territory Manager to request a training.)

    Click the links below for a PDF with full information:

    Installation Training
    Woods Cross, Utah
    March 2nd 9AM-3PM

    Application Programming
    Woods Cross, Utah
    March 3rd 9AM-3PM

    Automation Studio
    Woods Cross, Utah
    March 4th 9AM-3PM

    Installation Training
    Meridian, Idaho
    March 9th 9AM-3PM

    Application Programming
    Meridian, Idaho
    March 10th 9AM-3PM

    Automation Studio
    Meridian, Idaho
    March 11th 9AM-3PM

    ]]>    http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=573http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=573Wed, 3 Feb 2010 15:45:37 0000    HAI in AmsterdamAmsterdam













    HAI's Kurt Carlson and Jay McLellan inside of Sistema Casa's booth (4R20).

    HAI is also being represented in:
    Booth IEF49 (HAI UK Distribution Partner, Aldous Systems)
    Booth 1K71 (HAI Italian Distributor, Domotica Piu)

    ]]>    http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=572http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=572Wed, 3 Feb 2010 10:38:44 0000    HAI Expands International Offering to Include Spanish, Catalan, and French in Addition to English and Italian5.7e TouchscreenHome Automation, Inc. (HAI), leading manufacturer of integrated security and home automation products since 1985, announced that Spanish, Catalan and French language product suites are currently being developed.  This is in addition to HAI’s Italian and English products currently available.

    The foreign language home control systems have the same functionality as the English home control systems, including monitoring and control of security, temperature, lighting, entertainment, and more.  Voice, menu, in-wall and wireless Touchscreens, and programming software will all be available in the new languages.  Additionally, Snap-Link Mobile will be available in multiple languages to provide remote access via a Windows® Smartphone.

    Read the full press release.

    ]]>    http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=571http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=571Wed, 3 Feb 2010 10:03:45 0000    HAI CES 2010 Review"Into Tomorrow" with Dave Graveline

    ]]>    http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=570http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=570Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:22:51 0000    HAI on Into TomorrowHAI's Jay McLellan, President & CEO, is featured this week on Dave Graveline's Into Tomorrow.

    CES Part 2, Listen Now:

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