HAI Bloghttp://blog.homeauto.com/News and information from HAI, the leader in home automation systemsPowered by: Forest Blog Copyright 2006 Host ForestHAI WebinarsToday I posted the Questions and Answers document for the June 4th Surveillance Webinar to the HAI website.  I also posted a PDF of the PowerPoint presentation used during this Webinar.

Most of HAI's Webinars are recorded and available on the Webinar page.  Additionally, HAI normally provides a download of both the presentation used in the Webinar and a Question and Answer document that provides a list of all of the questions asked during the Webinar and their answers.

]]>http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=183http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=183Tue, 8 Jul 2008 11:24:09 0000Links on the HAI BlogYou may have noticed that on the right hand side of the blog that there is a list of Links to other HAI sites and to some of our favorite home automation industry blogs.  We have no official affiliation with these other sites that we link to; we just like to read them and wanted to share them with our blog readers.  If you haven't had a chance to read them, there is some great content on home automation out there.

For example, back on July 2nd CEPro's site posted an article titled "What Will Make Home Automation Mainstream?"  On July 4th the Home Controls blog had an excellent post in response to the CEPro Article.  Both articles are very well thought out and worth reading.  Check out the original CEPro posting at http://www.cepro.com/article/what_will_make_home_automation_mainstream/  and the Home Controls Blog post at http://homecontrolsblog.wordpress.com/2008/07/04/148/

I encourage you all to check out both articles and read what some very smart people are saying about our industry.

]]>http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=182http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=182Tue, 8 Jul 2008 09:32:52 0000HAI Adding Forum Software to Support WebsitesBy the end of this month (July 2008) HAI will be adding forum support to the Dealer, Distributor, and Developer support websites. 

The forums will only be available to users that have valid HAI logins and will not be available to the general public.  Note that guest dealers will not have forum access - it is another great reason to become a listed dealer!

]]>http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=181http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=181Mon, 7 Jul 2008 14:32:49 0000HAI Technical SheetsHAI OmniPro II Technical SheetThe Download section of the HAI website has been reorganized. 

One of the benefits of the new reorganization is that you can now download any HAI Product Technical Sheet from one page.

]]>http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=180http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=180Mon, 7 Jul 2008 11:31:10 0000HAI Adds New Distributor in TaiwanHAI recently added our newest Distributor.  They are based in Taiwan and will soon be opening an additional office in Shanghai.

Pictured with the Taiwan Distributors is Jeram Correa (Center) HAI International Sales Manager.  HAI has Dealers and Distributors in nearly 90 countries!

Taiwan Distribution Team

]]>http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=179http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=179Thu, 3 Jul 2008 10:23:56 0000Omnistat2 Thermostat is a CEDIA Manufacturer's Excellence Award Finalist!CEDIA Awards Logo

The Omnistat2 (RC-2000) Thermostat has been selected as one of the thirty finalists for CEDIA's Best New Product competition.

The final judging process will take place at CEDIA Expo.  The Top 10 Best New Products will be announced Saturday, September 6th.


Congrats to the engineering department, the Omnistat2 is getting a lot of recognition!

]]>http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=178http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=178Thu, 3 Jul 2008 09:03:07 0000Blogger Vacationhttp://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=177http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=177Tue, 1 Jul 2008 16:37:58 0000Webinar UpdateHAI has added five Webinars to its schedule:

  • Automation Simplified (Spanish language Webinar)
  • Firmware Version 3.0
  • PC Access 3.0
  • Access Control
  • Energy Management

For details, including dates and time, on these Webinars or to register for them, please visit HAI's website.

Additionally, the recorded versions of the Surveillance and Omnistat2 Webinars from June 4th have been posted to the website.

]]>http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=176http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=176Tue, 1 Jul 2008 16:36:53 0000Product Discontinued: Wireless Receiver for GE InterLogixHAI is no longer selling the Wireless Receiver for GE InterLogix (HAI Part Number 42A00-1). This product has been discontinued and is out of stock.

At the end of July HAI will introduce a replacement part; however, there will be a price increase because the parts from GE for their latest receiver are priced higher than the previous parts.

HAI Wireless LogoNow might be a good time to try HAI's wireless receiver product line, especially since the wireless receiver was significantly improved this Spring.

The HAI Wireless products are all now in stock and available for order.

]]>http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=175http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=175Tue, 1 Jul 2008 15:09:37 0000HAI Releases 2.3.7 Firmware for OmniTouch 5.7HAI has released Version 2.3.7 firmware for its OmniTouch 5.7 Touchscreens.

This firmware can be downloaded here.

]]>http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=174http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=174Tue, 1 Jul 2008 14:48:57 0000HAI Adds Upcoming Tradeshows in 2009Tradeshows & Conferences page to include the first quarter of 2009.

We hope to see you at all of our regular trade shows in 2009.  Additionally, we are excited to be participating in a trade show in Mexico City in April!

]]>http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=173http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=173Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:27:43 0000Energy Management ArticleEnergy Management: The Eco-Amenity of Choice that discusses how to make a home more energy efficient.

HAI's Thomas Pickral, Jr., Director of Business Development, is quoted in this article.

 

]]>http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=172http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=172Mon, 30 Jun 2008 11:08:36 0000Dealer and Distributor NewslettersHAI sent out the June 2008 version of the Dealer and Distributor newsletters last Friday. 

If you did not receive a copy of this newsletter, please check your spam filters - you may need to "white list" HAI.Communications_AT_homeauto_DOT_com.  Those missing the newsletter can read it on the dealer or distributor website.

 

]]>http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=171http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=171Mon, 30 Jun 2008 10:55:42 0000Philips Pronto Brochure Now Available for OrderPrinted copies of the Philips Pronto brochure that we announced last Friday are now available for order on the dealer and distributor support websites.

 

]]>http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=170http://blog.homeauto.com/default.asp?Display=170Mon, 30 Jun 2008 10:52:35 0000Philips Pronto Simplifies Home AutomationPhilips Pronto Brochure This week Philips announced HAI's Pronto Link integration, which allows users to simplify home automation by controlling lights, temperature and security or control A/V equipment via a single Philips Pronto home control panel.

Additionally, HAI released today a new brochure that details the HAI and Philips integration.  Starting Monday this brochure will be available for dealers and distributors to order free printed copies on their respective support websites.

Note that an editable version of the Philips brochure is now available on the dealer and distributor support websites.

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