NEW YORK, Oct. 12 -- Now there is a new fun and exciting way to control lighting and appliances from your own PC, thanks to HomeSettings from Intermatic. Each new special edition HomeSettings Starter Kit is packed with all the software and devices you need to get started. The included Microsoft Visual Studio Express Editions and ControlThink® Z-Wave® PC SDK provide a fun and interesting way for enthusiasts to personalize their home lighting experience using powerful, easy-to-learn tools. Intermatic HomeSettings ThinkEssentials software allows users to set up a simple floorplan and control numerous lighting and appliance devices using their personal computers.
"We are very excited to join our expertise in home control products with Microsoft's excellence in software development," said Art Noparstak, a home controls expert with Intermatic, Inc. "Home Controls is a growing industry and we are elevating it to a new level by allowing users to create custom lighting and appliance settings that are unique to each homeowner."
"Microsoft has been a long time supporter of home automations strategies, and is excited about the inclusion of Visual Studio Express Editions with Intermatic's HomeSettings Starter Kit. Now, with our easy-to-use development environment and ControlThink's Z-Wave Software Developer Kit, home automation gets simpler and home users can create custom experiences with a simple line of code," said Steve Guggenheimer, general manager of Application Platform and Development Marketing for Microsoft Corp. The HomeSettings Wireless Home Control Starter Kit (HA102M) includes:
"We are very excited to join our expertise in home control products with Microsoft's excellence in software development," said Art Noparstak, a home controls expert with Intermatic, Inc. "Home Controls is a growing industry and we are elevating it to a new level by allowing users to create custom lighting and appliance settings that are unique to each homeowner."
"Microsoft has been a long time supporter of home automations strategies, and is excited about the inclusion of Visual Studio Express Editions with Intermatic's HomeSettings Starter Kit. Now, with our easy-to-use development environment and ControlThink's Z-Wave Software Developer Kit, home automation gets simpler and home users can create custom experiences with a simple line of code," said Steve Guggenheimer, general manager of Application Platform and Development Marketing for Microsoft Corp. The HomeSettings Wireless Home Control Starter Kit (HA102M) includes:
- One Plug-In Lamp Module
- One Plug-In Appliance Module
- One Handy Remote Controller
- Microsoft Visual Studio Express Editions
- HomeSettings ThinkEssentials Home Control Software
- ControlThink Z-Wave PC SDK
- HomeSettings Z-Wave USB Stick
- USB extension cord
- Rebate for Intermatic HomeSettings products