If the water supply lines on your washing machine fail, it can cause significant damage to your home. If that leak goes undetected because you are away from home, the accumulated water can cause potentially catastrophic damage. From moldy walls, to damaged, unreplaceable perso...

A question that many ask is if they do need a window sensor on every window. Window sensors are meant to trigger alarms when a window is opened or forced. This means that there is no reason of installing door sensors on door that cannot be opened or forced. Surely a window on...

1. Managing all of your home devices from one place. The convenience factor here is enormous. Being able to keep all of the technology in your home connected through one interface is a massive step forward for technology and home management. 2. Flexibility for new devices and...

The majority of smart thermostats use Wi-Fi to connect with an app on your phone. Through the app, you can schedule when your heat or cooling turns on, adjust the temperature of your home no matter where you are, and even set up automations with other smart devices. Some are p...

The most reliable connection in your audio, video or home automation system is always hard-wired, so we make every effort to run wires throughout your home or workplace – but we do so usually without making any holes. However, if we have to make a small opening in a wall or ce...

Smart home technology is absolutely a very good option for business. There is a list of smart devices that can be integrated with home automation system. It helps to control conference systems, a range of smart TVs, security, lights, surveillance, audio, etc. from a single con...

Home automation makes sure that your home uses resources like electricity and water more effectively in order to reduce waste throughout the home. Besides increasing security and convenience, home automation can indeed make a difference in the environment and you will thus get...

You can connect all the appliances you usually connect to a usual plug on your wall. Normal appliances that work with an on/Off status change like lamps, ceiling fans, garbage disposals, coffee machines among others, can be easily connected and activated whenever you want with...

Door sensors serve to create safe homes and offices by warning against intrusion at access points that get opened often. They can work equally well with doors, windows, and cabinets. A door-held-open alarm with a pleasant chime can warn a receptionist that a visitor has just e...

Whether you’ve been pining for a smart home or have been a little intimidated at the prospect, a smart plug is the easiest, cheapest way to get started. Let’s see if any of these scenario's appeal to you: Do you want your flat iron hot and ready to go when you are? Would you l...

Get the most out of your lighting investment and save energy with the incomparable JetStream Lighting Control System from Centralite Systems, Inc. This innovative wireless system delivers a full suite of control programs that lower energy use, maximize safety and convenience,...

Humidity sensors detect the relative humidity of the immediate environments in which they are placed. They measure both the moisture and temperature in the air and express relative humidity as a percentage of the ratio of moisture in the air to the maximum amount that can be h...

My 1st generation Motion Detector was tripped and now there doesn't seem to be a way to reset the sensor back to its "cleared" mode so it can detect further movement? No. Motion Detectors have a built-in function called "dwell time." Dwell time means that after a Motion Detect...

Home automation makes sure that your home uses resources like electricity and water more effectively in order to reduce waste throughout the home. Besides increasing security and convenience, home automation can indeed make a difference in the environment, and you will thus ge...

The first and foremost reason to buy a home automation system is for comfort and security. The other benefits that the homeowner gets to enjoy are convenience, remote access, savings, and peace of intellect. A few home automation systems have evolved more affordable and advanc...

The 3-Series 4-Button Zigbee Key Fob can be personalized to arm security systems, illuminate scenes, and trigger events in your connected home system. This Key Fob can be attached to a key ring. The key fob can be personalized to arm security systems, illuminate scenes, and tr...

The outdoor security keypad is an essential component of the overall home security system that helps your arm and disarm your system. The main interface allows you to access and control every aspect of your home security system from anywhere.

When paired with a hub, the 3-series Night Light Repeater can respond to events like e-mails, weather, entry/exit, alarms, and stock quotes. Set rules to illuminate red for upcoming severe weather or green for when your stocks are performing well.

An alarm keypad is used as a way of controlling an alarm system. This includes arming and disarming the system and making programming changes. Principle of Operation The device operates security modes when a digital code is entered on the keypad. Indication notifies of current...

Get the most out of your lighting investment and save energy with the incomparable JetStream Lighting Control System from Centralite Systems, Inc. This innovative wireless system delivers a full suite of control programs that lower energy use, maximize safety and convenience,...

To restart, unplug the device from the outlet and plug it back in. If you have restarted your device and it still isn't working, reset your centralite Smart outlet Plug: Press and hold the button on the device for 12 seconds. Release the button once you see the red LED light.

Passive infrared (PIR) A passive infrared sensor detects body heat (infrared energy) by looking for changes in temperatures. This is the most-widely-used motion sensor in home security systems. When your arm your system, this activates the motion sensors to report possible thr...

A motion sensor, or motion detector, is an electronic device that uses a sensor to detect nearby people or objects. Motion sensors are an important component of any security system. When a sensor detects motion, it will send an alert to your security system, and with newer sys...

Whether you’ve been pining for a smart home or have been a little intimidated at the prospect, a smart outlet plug is the easiest, cheapest way to get started. Let’s see if any of these scenario's appeal to you: Do you want your flat iron hot and ready to go when you are? Woul...

A smart lock is an electronic and mechanical locking system that opens only after authentication. If a smart door lock system is installed in a home an owner of the home can enter the house without a traditional key. They just need to pass the authentication process.

Take off the Sensor's cover and remove battery. Touch the Sensor's body with a magnet. Insert the battery. Within 2 seconds remove the magnet from the Sensor's body, the LED will turn off. Remove the battery. Re-install the battery. Reset will be confirmed by LED blinking.

How Do Water Sensors Work? Water sensors detect the presence of water and, when placed in locations where water should not be present, a leak. When Wi-Fi is enabled, the sensor can send out a notification to the homeowner through a smartphone app.

Door sensors are an essential component of your home security system: they let you know when someone is entering your home. These devices are made up of two parts, which form a circuit when they’re kept parallel to each other. When someone opens the door, the two parts separat...

When automating your home by adding smart devices, you need to go for products that’ll serve you for a longer time. Choose those with backward compatibility over those with forwarding compatibility. Products with backward compatibility are those that can work with devices that...

Centralite Pearl Thermostat A beautiful design, packed with features Centralite Pearl Thermostat is a revolutionary thermostat that combines contemporary aesthetics with easy-to-use controls. Utilizing a capacitive touch display, the Centralite thermostat delivers precise cont...