Siri Automation
We all knew it would happen eventually, but I certainly didn’t expected it to happen so soon: Siri has been used for home automation. It’s a rather complicated process, and it was only used to turn on a fan, but it’s still pretty neat and I’m sure there’s more to come. The programmer, Christoper Deutsch, gives a detailed account of the process on this blog.
read moreHAI By Room Update
HAI Adds Configuration by Room Update to HAI Home Control Systems HAI, has made a significant update to their controllers and interfaces that allows the configuration of items by room. Using the new update, homeowners can use their iPhone, iPod, or iPad to quickly dial into a specific room. From one page, they can access everything in that room, including settings for lights, temperatures, audio/video, and more. Using HAI’s PC Access software, dealers can provide custom room text like “Living Room”, “Master Bedroom”, and “Patio”, and classify which...
read moreNo Limitations
In the same way Apple seems to have an app for everything, the uses of home automation are also limitless. Say you have an annoying neighbor who lets his dog go on your lawn and always forgets to scoop up after it. Well, it’s possible to put motion sensors in your yard set to activate the sprinkler system when they sense a disturbance. A few impromptu doggie baths will soon give both man and beast the message that your property is off-limits. If lawn justice isn’t your thing, check out some the other benefits of home automation in our ongoing...
read moreHome Security
Home automation is not merely about convenience and energy savings; it is about security as well. Security is at the forefront of all homeowners’ minds, including yours. Your home control system can be programmed to do virtually anything you need it to do. Motion detectors, glass break sensors, carbon detectors, smoke detectors, are just the beginning. Your automation system makes your home smart. When the motion detectors are tripped, your system will call you and tell you which motion detector went off. When there is a fire, your smoke detectors will signal the air...
read moreHome Lighting
Lighting Imagine waking up at 3 o’clock in the morning to go to the bathroom only to be blinded by the bathroom lights. As you can envision, depending on your now compromised ability to see, lighting control is a system that quickly becomes a necessity in any home. HAI’s UPB Dimmer Switch will make sure this won’t happen again. Your home automation system allows you to set light brightness levels. For example, set your bathroom lights at 40% during the night and never worry about being painfully jolted early in the morning again. And try HAI Scene Switch to set up to 4 lighting...
read moreDesign Consultation
The Mile High Automation Design Consultation lets you know about the options avaliable for personalizing the appearance of your home automation system. While the programming and functions of your system might be advanced, the first thing you mother-in-law and neighbors are going to see are the faceplates of your touchscreens and the color of your light switches. We have many options for changing the color and finish of your touchscreen faceplates, wall plates, light switches, intercoms, speakers, and touchscreen interfaces to nail that first impression. Just fill out the form indicating...
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