Smarthome Announces PowerLinc IP

Smarthome, Inc., the world’s leading provider of home automation products and personal gadgets, today introduced its PowerLinc(TM) IP, a compact module that allows users to remotely control, monitor or receive messages from home automation devices via SmarthomeLive(TM) without the need for a PC. The product was announced at the International Security Conference West in Las Vegas, March 31 through April 2, 2004.

PowerLinc IP controls devices that incorporate X10 technology, the de facto home automation standard that connects devices via the home’s existing electrical wiring. Because it runs on its own internal software, the product can replace a PC when controlling or monitoring home automation devices remotely… The product works in conjunction with SmarthomeLive, a home automation service that allows users to control a variety of home electronics, to view and monitor their homes, family and valuables, and receive alerts from motion- detection, temperature and other monitoring devices via any Web browser in the world.

Previously, SmarthomeLive users were required to maintain a powered-on PC in their homes to utilize the online service from Smarthome, which can be impractical for monitoring vacation homes or for longer trips away from home.

“With PowerLinc IP, homeowners can experience the reassurance of reliable remote control and monitoring of their home automation devices in addition to receiving alerts, all without a home-based PC,” said Joe Dada, president and CEO of Smarthome, Inc. based in Irvine, Calif. “The product is part of Smarthome’s mission to bring the highest level of quality and satisfaction to the home automation experience.”

About the size of a deck of cards, PowerLinc IP simply plugs into the back of an Internet router and electrical outlet. No re-configuration of the Internet service provider’s security firewall is required. Also, PowerLinc will not “crash” like a PC and will return to use even after a power outage.

Smarthome PowerLinc IP