Embedded Automation Announces Commercial Release of
mControl
mControl v1 (Home Edition) is the First Product to be Released from the
mHome Product Line
Surrey, BC - July 21, 2005
The mHome product line was established earlier this year in order
to develop solutions that merge home automation with the Windows Media Center experience.
mControl is Embedded Automation's core software application that has been designed for the
Media Center platform and allows a user to take total control of their home from a TV set
with a single remote control. For user convenience mControl can also be accessed over the
Internet using Internet Explorer, all while maintaining mControl's full capabilities. As such,
mControl is the first product to be released and is currently available in two versions:
- For existing users of home automation - mControl
software(Part #: MCON-HE-10)
- For those interested in getting started with home
automation - mControl Starter Kit (complete with
mControl software and essential hardware components)
(Part #: MKIT-XT-01)
For existing home automation users, mControl adds the convenience, look,
and feel of Media Center Edition (MCE). For those not yet involved in home
automation, the starter kit provides all that is required to experience the
benefits and see the potential of a total home system.
In addition to offering the most advanced Media Center Interface, mControl is
also the first application to support the highly anticipated INSTEON™ protocol.
INSTEON from Smarthome Inc. is setting a new standard for
home automation through its dual band mesh networking
capabilities. The INSTEON platform combines radio frequency
(RF) with integrated powerline communications, offering one
seamless network for increased reliability, convenience, and
affordability. INSTEON is also backwards compatible with X10 technology, an
already established home automation solution. X10 users can
now add reliable and flexible INSTEON enabled products
without losing their current home automation investments.
"The release of mControl brings together two important
technologies for the home automation user, the advanced
capabilities of the INSTEON technology platform and the
ease-of-use of the Media Center interface," said Ken
Fairbanks, Smarthome's vice president of business
development. "This dynamic combination gives consumers a powerful,
affordable and reliable home control solution."
mControl is available through the Embedded Automation web store and is
currently being offered at an introductory price. This price will entitle
the purchaser to all of the same benefits (updates and support
up to version 2.00) that will be included with the product once the introductory
offer is over. Introductory pricing is available until September 15, 2005.
"We have been very pleased with the response to our free beta
offering and are now happy to release our products to the
public" said Maury Lum, Product Line Manager at Embedded
Automation. "This is only the beginning to where we will be
evolving our products. Our beta users have provided excellent
feedback and made numerous requests for items that they
would like to see us support and this will be our focus
moving forward" Lum remarked.
About Smarthome, Inc.
Founded in 1992, Smarthome, Inc. is the world's largest integrated
retailer/distributor of electronic home improvement solutions to
enhance a home's value, comfort, convenience and/or safety.
Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., Smarthome products are sold to an
international customer base via the Web, phone and retail outlets
as well as to professional dealers and installers through its
Smarthome Pro division. Smarthome's Technology division is responsible
for the OEM and distribution sales channels. Smarthome is also responsible
for the development of a new home networking technology called INSTEON™
(www.Insteon.net), dedicated to making life more convenient, safe,
and fun. The company's on-line catalog can be found at
www.smarthome.com.
Newsweek magazine called Smarthome's online store "the Amazon.com of
electronic home improvement." On Dec. 1, 2004, Smarthome shipped
products to its one-millionth electronic home improvement customer.
About Embedded Automation
Embedded Automation was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Surrey, BC Canada. Specializing
in the areas of home automation, media centers, and embedded systems, Embedded Automation designs,
manufactures and markets various products and services in these areas.
For more specific information on mControl, its system capabilities, and requirements please visit
www.embeddedautomation.com.
Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 is property of Microsoft Corp.
|
