Connected Home
"Connected Home" is a variety of network devices connected to each other. They connect through your home network and have different capabilities. For example a typical home today has TV’s, Cable or Satellite boxes, Gaming consoles (PS3, Xbox, Wii), Laptops, Desktop Computers, Networked printers, and maybe a media server and network attached storage. In a connected home, all these devices are linked together to form a network of devices.
The benefits of these devices sharing information and content are numerous. For example, rather than view your pictures on your PC screen, you can view them from the comfort of your living room on your large flat panel TV. Or stream a movie from your PC to any connected TV on the home.
IP based Remote controls can also be connected to the network to allow control of multiple devices over the network. Most smart phones & tablets (Apple & Android) have multiple IP based control apps that can be downloaded for free. For example, that means you can sit in front of your TV, but control the content from the media server (movies, TV, music, photos, etc) in the other room! The Bitwise controller can even control all of your AV components as well!
Connected Home also means accessing devices in your home while you are away from home. IP based cameras, door locks, thermostats, security systems and lighting. That means you can monitor and manage your home from anywhere you can access the internet. Check out the Schlage Link system below for a cost effective way to get started with home control.
The promise of the Connected Home is one of simplicity, convenience, and security. It does this taking the power and features of multiple devices and combining them into a group of useful tools accessible from anywhere you can get an internet signal.
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Have you ever become frustrated with the numerous remotes cluttering your coffee table? Is controlling your system cumbersome and confusing? Then do we ever have a solution for you. Here at Home Entertainment, Inc. we believe in simplifying lives based on unique lifestyles. That’s why we have added the new Bitwise line of products to our solutions mix.
With the new Bitwise BC4X1 Pro Automation Controller, we can take all the guesswork out of controlling your entire system, or your entire home, and make interacting with your system genuinely fun. With a Bitwise BC4X1 Pro Automation Controller, we can control and automate displays (TV), receivers, processors... we can even control your drapes, lighting, pool or spa, HVAC, etc... In fact, any device that can be controlled by Infra-Red, RS232, or IP based 3rd party controllers can be controlled by Bitwise. Imagine simplifying your home theater system to the point that putting a DVD into a DVD player automatically turns on the desired components (TV, surround receiver, etc.) and switches all of those components to the appropriate audio and video inputs. It doesn’t get any easier.
Once your system is up and running, all the controls are available to you at your fingertips via an iPad, iPhone or Android phone or tablet. Now there’s no need to worry about remembering where you set the remote down now that the remote is actually your phone or tablet. You can even control the Bitwise with your existing universal remote as well!
Traditional automation systems of this sophistication can typically run tens of thousands of dollars; but a Bitwise system is amazingly affordably priced. And there is no need to buy expensive custom programmed touch-screens since your existing smart phones and tablets are your controllers. The Bitwise system is even robust enough to be used in business applications, digital signage, sports bars and various other applications. We invite you to come in for a personal demonstration and consultation and find out how a Bitwise system can change your life.
Turning your home into a “smart home” is a snap with a Schlage LiNK™ automation system. With an Internet-connected computer or Smartphone, you can remotely control your home’s electronic systems and monitor its security 24/7 from anywhere—at work, while traveling, or With a Schlage automation system, you can seamlessly and easily control all of your homes systems like lighting, door locks, temperature…you can even add cameras for additional security.
For instance, imagine you are at work and one of your children calls to say they forgot their key at home and can’t get in. Instead of having to run home to let your child in, with the Schlage LiNK™ system, you can unlock the door for them remotely from wherever you are from a computer or from your smart phone. You can turn on the house lights and adjust the temperature before you get home. And if utilize Schlage cameras as well, you can even view live video inside and outside your house in real time. Now that’s peace of mind. It’s the ultimate in safety, comfort and efficiency.
Schlage LiNK is the answer to every busy family’s home management needs. With your Schlage LiNK System, you can:
- Receive text or email notifications when family members access the lock.
- See what’s happening in and around your house, even when you’re not there, with Schlage cameras.
- Change, add, and delete user codes swiftly and securely from the Schlage LiNK online interface.
- Conserve energy and save money when you’re away from home by controlling your Z-Wave-enabled lights and thermostat.
And you can even start out with just a simple starter kit for your locks and add to your system as your budget allows. All you really need to get started is an internet connection in your home and you will have the ability to remotely manage access to your home via most web-enabled computers or cell phones for a low monthly fee ($8.99/month).
Let a Schlage Link™ system simplify your life and give you peace of mind.