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Tools & Hardware : Intermatic HA23C Home Settings USB Stick and Software


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from: Intermatic
Amazon.com's Price: $59.99
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Binding: Tools & Hardware
Brand: Intermatic
Color: White
EAN: 0078275105317
Label: Intermatic
Manufacturer: Intermatic
Model: HA23C
Publisher: Intermatic
Sales Rank: 9704
Studio: Intermatic



Features:
  • An easy and fun way to control the lighting in your house
  • Easy drop down menus allow you to quickly map and control your house
  • Software helps user create a web page that can be hosted to control your house anywhere where there's internet access
  • Control your home setings while away from home
  • Contains USB stick and a six-foot cord
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Editorial Review:

Product Description:
USB Stick and ThinkEssentials software allowing home control from PC

Amazon.com Product Description:
Choose Intermatic HomeSettings Products for Affordable Home Control
Reliable safety, security and convenience are no longer luxuries reserved for millionaires and tech-heads. Intermatic is a leader in developing a reliable home control system with a reasonable price point, exceptional effectiveness and real ease-of-use that integrates seamlessly into any household.

About the HomeSettings USB Stick and Software
With the Intermatic wireless USB stick and accompanying software, you can experience all the benefits of home automation for a fraction of the cost. Are you worried about intruders while you’re off on vacation? With this USB stick and its software, you’ll have access to your home lighting system anywhere you find the internet. Use this item to create a webpage that will let you take control of your HomeSettings products, so you can manage your lighting while you're away -- and create the consistent illusion that you’re home, present, and vigilant.

HomeSettings uses advanced Z-Wave technology -- a wireless mesh network that delivers reliable control of countless applications throughout your home. This outstanding system was voted Best Emerging Tech by the editors at CNET magazine in 2006; and it's exactly the sort of home protection measure that's recommended by the Burglary Prevention Council.

Key Technical Specs:
  • System requirements: Windows 2000, XP, or newer
  • Temperature operating range 0 to 40°C
  • 6-foot extension cord
  • Drop-down menus


Warranty
The USB Z-Wave stick ONLY is covered by a limited 6-year warranty.

Intermatic's 113-year-long Tradition of Quality
Whether you’re an electrical contractor, homebuilder or homeowner, Intermatic is the only name you need to know for increased levels of convenience, safety, security and electronic protection. And now, in addition to the new HomeSettings products, Intermatic recently unveiled its line of professional quality home controls for electrical contractors, homebuilders and custom installers. Intermatic also manufactures a line of insect control products called the Mosquito Freedom line as well as Malibu Low Voltage and Solar outdoor lighting, industrial and residential surge protectors, timers and photo control products. High quality products, outstanding service and a world-class organization are hallmarks of Intermatic’s 113-year success.



Customer Reviews
Average Rating:  out of 5 stars

Rating: 2 out of 5 stars - Does NOT work with 64-bit Vista
I attempted to install this on my 64-bit Vista system and find only 32-bit drivers came with the product. After much searching on the Internet I found what claimed to be a 64-bit Vista driver, except when I go to install them it says the driver is not digitally signed, so will not run on 64-bit Vista or W2K8.

I recommend people NOT get this model due to the need for custom drivers, which are not available in my case. I would suggest getting one of the interface units that uses the USB ... Read More



Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Very nice
It was nice to find a ZWave product that worked with Vista right out of the box - including the software!



Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Must have addition to any Z-wave system.
This is a great addition to an existing automation system of Homesettings and other Zwave products. I personally use this in conjunction with the Homeseer Automation software.

Having had an x-10 automation system using their CM-11A interface, I've been updating my devices to the new Home Settings products. Using this interface and the Homeseer software, I can continue to use existing X10 products and newer Zwave devices. The USB stick allows homeseer to translate commands from ... Read More




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