CES 2017: DIY Smart Home Kits from Interlogix Get Smarter

For a do-it-yourselfer one of the most appealing aspects of a smart home system is the ability to grow its capabilities over time. Being able to start out with basic features and add on as the budget allows or needs change ensures that a system stays fresh and relevant, adapting smoothly to changes in the household dynamic. At CES 2017 Interlogix will introduce new features and functions to its UltraSync SmartHome system that will provide avid DIYers with more options for home control—and help from a professional when they need it.

The UltraSync SmartHome system provides home automation and professional-grade, UL-listed security features to keep homeowners in touch and in control. Its built-in Z-Wave radio allows control of a growing number of devices, including compatible lights, thermostats, locks and other appliances. The system can also view live video and replay captured alarm or action-triggered video.

Select devices and controllers from Aeon Labs, an in-home automation products company, are now compatible with UltraSync. “We continue to look at new ways to offer homeowners innovation in the smart home. This includes expanding automation device compatibility with UltraSync,” says Shin Voeks, Intrusion and Alarm Monitoring, Interlogix. “As a security manufacturer, it’s also important to us to ensure that UltraSync provides professional grade security options for home protection that offers added peace of mind.”

The latest release of UltraSync SmartHome offers a variety of enhancements that include:

• A secondary 7-inch touchscreen offering system programming and control
• Automation routines made even simpler with sunrise/sunset triggers and timers allowing homeowners to delay activities and keep devices on for a selected amount of time
• Interface with the ecobee3 Wi-Fi thermostat as well as the BryantÒ HouseWise smart thermostat
• The UltraSync Indoor Desktop IP/Wi-Fi camera, which allows it to be placed on desktops or bookshelves or mounting on walls and ceilings.
• Selectable backgrounds – even the homeowner’s own pictures – for the UltraSync mobile app

A limited edition smart home kit with basic self-monitoring capability will also be available to homeowners next year. The UltraSync SmartHome kit with DIY installation offers comprehensive control accompanied by telephone support from a professional security and smart home expert. The kits help homeowners who want to save money but also have the peace of mind that technical support is available when they need it.

“With a professional only a phone call away, the pro assist kits offer flexibility and cost savings. It’s an option for those who like to tackle projects themselves and have some basic technology know-how,” says Voeks. “It also provides the homeowner the option to add professional emergency monitoring as well as upgrade their system in the future.”

The DIY pro assist starter kit includes the self-contained UltraSync Hub, two door/window sensors, a motion detector, a smart appliance outlet and a smart trigger button to initiate system automations. A deluxe kit adds a secondary 7-inch touchscreen control center and extra door/window sensors, appliance outlets and trigger buttons. Both kits will be available in select cities across the U.S. in early 2017, starting at a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $199.

The post CES 2017: DIY Smart Home Kits from Interlogix Get Smarter appeared first on Electronic House.

from
https://www.electronichouse.com/home-security/ces-2017-diy-smart-home-kits-interlogix-gets-smarter/