Netflix has decided not to split its DVD service into a separate company named Qwikster and has announced that DVD rentals and streaming will stay together with no new price hikes in the near future.
In a blog post, Netflix CEO Reed Hastings sums it up simply: “This means no change: one website, one account, one password… in other words, no Qwikster.”
I’m sure no one is saddened by the loss of Qwikster but there’s no news on whether additional features planned for Qwikster, like video game rentals, have been abandoned or if they’ll be integrated into the Netflix library.
Nuvo’s Grand Concerto multi-room audio system will allow you to have up to 16 zones of audio that are fully controllable. The sleek audio keypads allow you to search through your audio sources and set the volume in every zone. The kids can listen to their iPod through the Nuvo Wired iPod Dock in the rec room while you listen to Sirius radio through your Dual AM/FM Sirius Ready Tuner in the kitchen. If you’re throwing a party, simply set your multi-room audio system to “Party Mode” and enjoy music throughout the entire house. Even outside, the SpeakerCraft OE5 One speakers are weather resistant and complement any patio décor. Get the entertainment without the hassle!
Good news for anyone with a NuVo Music Port Music Server, the Mac version of the Music Port Sync Tool is now available!Now your iTunes library will automatically populate the NuVo Music Port.
To download the new sync tool, from the Music Port (MPS4 or MPS4-E) config download new firmware version 3.0.9448.0 for the MPS4 or 3.0.9449.0 for the MPS4-E. After installation, select the new option under “Other Software” to “Install the Music Port Sync for Mac” from the config page.
Note: If an MPS4 is using a firmware older than 3.0.8083.55, updating to version 3.0.9448.0 will require a re-sync for library content previously loaded to the Music Port.
Have questions about how to add this tool to your Music Server? Call our support team at 800-610-5280 or email them at support@milehighautomation.com
Mile High Automation is proud to announce that NuVo’s Essentia E6G whole home audio system is now compatible with our two most customer-pleasing control options: the dual gang OLED Control Pad (NV-I8GCP) and the LCD Color Touch Pad (NV-CTP36)!
This gives our customers even more flexibility and choice!
Mile High Automation carries the full line of Nuvo multi-room audio sytems. To learn more about multi-room audio click here or give us a call at 800.610.5280.
Home Automation, Inc. (HAI) announced that VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) intercom has been added to the OmniTouch 5.7e Touchscreens and a door station Connectivity Partner has been established.
The VoIP Intercom is point-to-point from one OmniTouch 5.7e Touchscreen to another. Existing jobs with OmniTouch 5.7e Touchscreens can add Touchscreen-to-Touchscreen intercom functionality with a free firmware update allowing homeowners to both speak with and see their guest since it supports video streaming.
The OmniTouch 5.7e intercom features manual accept/reject options, but also possesses the ability to auto-answer. To ensure privacy, the intercom features a do-not-disturb mode.
“We’re very pleased to introduce intercom capability to the HAI product line.” explained HAI President, Jay McLellan. “Communication to a third-party door station was very important on initial release, and Helios 2N IP Door Station is an impressive option.
Intercom is now available on OmniTouch 5.7e’s. Intercom functionality for OmniTouch 10pe Portable Touchscreens and OmniTouchPro interface software for third-party Windows Touchscreens is expected to be available in early 2011.
Mile High Automation carries the full line of HAI products. Give us a call to find out more about home automation.
On October 25th SIRIUS Radio will implement a change in their streaming service that will result in necessary software update to any Nuvo Music Port (MPS4) that currently streams SIRIUS online. This update must be made to keep SIRIUS Radio functioning on your audio system.
The update is available from the remote configuration page on the Music Port Server. This update is a simple 3 step procedure:
- Open a web browser on a computer that is on the same network as the MPS4 and go to http://music-port/config/Software.aspx .(If this does not open the Remote Configuration page, then from a keypad that is listening to the MPS4, go to Menu -> Source Options -> Source Info -> IP address. Then go to http://IP_ADDRESS/config/Software.aspx )
- Click the Apply update now button pictured below (If the button does not appear, press the Firmware button again).
- Wait for the firmware update to complete. This will take approximately 5 minutes with a typical broadband connection.
For any questions please email Mile High Automation at or call 800-610-5280.
Product of the Day
The Mile High Automation Product of the Day is the Nuvo Grand Concerto (NV-GC13).
The Grand Concerto has been our best selling audio system for the past 2 years and for good reason. The slim and attractive keypads put your music at your fingertips, while the digital amplifiers pump out crisp and clear sound.
Party mode, sleep timers, zones grouping, exclusive souce control and other options put this system in a league of its own.
Product Highlights:
- Easy to read OLED keypads (1 per zone)
- 80 watts of power per zone
- Access up to 6 sources
- Expandable to 16 zones/rooms
- Party mode
- Able to announce messages from HAI system with optional voice module.
Product of the Day
The Mile High Automation Product of the Day if the Nuvo iPod Dock – Wired (NV-RIPS).
Now you can listen to your iPod collection from any audio zone in your home. Regardless of the location of your dock, instantly call up, browse and control your iPod from any of your audio keypads. You can browse your music collection by artist, album, genre, or playlist.
Mile High Automation carries Nuvo multi-room audio systems including the Grand Concerto, Essentia, and Simplese audio systems.
It’s here! The Apple App for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch is available on the App store for $99. The app requires an MPS4 or MPS4-E Music Port in order to control the NuVo system and offers these convenient functions:
-Control of your music library, power, volume, music queue, pause, next,mute
-Source selection
-Pandora station customization
-Ability to search your music by artist name, album, genre or favorites
-Display with album art, artist name, station or album
And a Lite version of this app that can contol one zone (the first zone programmed in the system) and would be free to help users sample the app’s control capabilities is comming soon!
Interested in what else NuVo has to offer for multi-room audio? Let us know, we’re happy to answer all your questions! milehighautomation.com or 800-610-5280
HAI introduces the Hi-Fi 2 (95A01-1). The Hi-Fi 2 is HAI’s all new distributed audio system. With double the zones, more than double the power, more sources, and an all new keypad with OLED display, the Hi-Fi 2 is reinvented for today’s demanding homeowners.
The powerful yet compact Hi-Fi 2 plays music from devices you already own (or those you wish to purchase), and is so easy to operate that anyone can enjoy it. With Hi-Fi 2, you have the ability to listen to different sources at the same time at different volume levels throughout your home. Or set all zones to the same source and volume.
Audio sources can now be located throughout the house using Remote Input Modules, or locally inputted at the Hi-Fi 2 amplifier. Local input examples include items like HAI’s Music Gateway and satellite/Internet radio tuners. Remote input examples include a home theater system, kitchen TV, iPod dock, etc.
Hi-Fi by HAI’s components are modular, giving flexibility for expansion as needs change. The base system provides 8 zones and 8 sources; however, it may be expanded to 16 zones and 8 sources.
Hi-Fi by HAI may be a stand-alone installation or may be integrated with an HAI home control system for enhanced features including control from an iPhone or iPad.
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