HAI announced that it is now shipping the Wireless Driveway Sensor (HAI part number 63A00-1).

The Wireless Driveway Sensor uses Earth’s magnetic field to detect moving metal objects (such as automobiles) that pass by it.  The unobtrusive Wireless Driveway Sensor can be used to turn on outdoor lighting when approaching, or used to alert homeowners with video surveillance when a visitor has entered the driveway.  Since the 63A00-1 is wireless, there is no digging or underground cable required.  The Wireless Driveway Sensor has two unique mounting options via the included stake or post/wall mount.

“This is an often requested product in large estate installations”, explains HAI President, Jay McLellan.  “This product is affordable and easy to install, making it a smart option for HAI’s dealers already installing HAI Wireless security sensors and HAI access control products.”

The Wireless Driveway Sensor is part of HAI’s wireless security product line, which requires the use of an HAI 64 Zone Wireless Receiver (HAI part number 45A00-1).

Mile High Automation carries the full HAI wireless product line and the Wireless Driveway Sensor is now available.

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HAI recently announced that Snap-Link Mobile for iPhone is now available in the iTunes store.

By downloading the application developed by HAI, users can now control their entire HAI home or business from an Apple® iPhone™, iPod Touch™, and iPad™ (in compatibility mode). The colorful hand-held interface is similar in design to HAI’s other mobile interfaces including Snap-Link Mobile and WL3. 

Homeowners and business managers have the ability to view event logs, real-time surveillance footage, and adjust anything under HAI’s control including lights, access control, appliances, temperatures, window coverings, audio, and more.  Multiple accounts are able to be accessed from within the same application, perfect for property managers and business owners.

Users have the ability to adjust small settings such as wake-up time and irrigation hours, as well as the ability to show or hide specific items.

The application is available now in Apple’s iTunes Store for $49.99 and can bedownloaded directly.

Mile High Automation carries the full HAI product line and can integrate Snap-Link into your home automation system.

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Surprising news in technolgy: Imerge, one of the most established makers of media servers has closed its doors.  2010 has been a bad year for custom media servers and many companies have dropped their products altogether.

Bad news for them but good news for the nJoy movie server which has had record sales in 2010. nJoy’s success is due in part to its capabilities and cost. The nJoy will store 5 time as many movies as the competition while costing half the price.

The nJoy will rip and burn your DVDs and Blue-Rays and present them on a beautiful and easy to use interface. Even though the nJoy is in its Beta stages it is out preforming the competition (whats left of it) while staying within budget.

Posted below is the nJoy interface- this modern design provides full meta data and provides the DVD cover art for you. You can sit on your couch and flip through your movie collection, select a movie, and enjoy. Now thats what home automation is all about!  Convienence and entertainment!  

The nJoy movie server is officially realeased so contact Mile High Automation to find out more!

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HAI is a leader in promoting energy efficiency within the home by providing ways to reduce energy consumption while maximizing comfort.

Computers have come a long way from their humble beginnings in the 1940s. A single computer used to fill an entire room and it consumed as much energy as hundreds of modern-day computers.

Remarkably, the term “computer” is not as recent as many would suspect. Wikipedia tells us that the word was used in the 1600s to refer to men who carried out calculations. However, by the 19^th century, technology was blossoming, and the human computer would soon be replaced by the mechanical computer. People can certainly execute a list of instructions, but the computer can complete that list, or program, millions of times faster. However, the computers we enjoy today are nothing like their humble ancestors.

The personal computer entered the picture in 1977. PC, as you can well imagine, did not stand for “portable computer” because these devices were large and heavy. But the new personal computers wowed the 1970’s generation. They were finally made public due to the ability to mass produce the microprocessor. Some recognizable brand names from this early period in computer history are the RadioShack TRS-80, Atari 800XL, and Apple II. In the late seventies, the PC was competing with gaming systems, and the early computer was also capable of game play. It could also run user-created programs, word processor, spreadsheets, and educational software. Not only was the users imagination enticed, moms felt good about allowing their children to learn from these sophisticated machines as well.

By the 1980s, IBM’s Personal Computer standardized the PC while Apple released the Macintosh. As performance was improving—graphics sound, storage—price was decreasing. People’s lives were revolutionizing. Mothers had recipe databases for cooking dinner and medical databases in case a child got injured. The family finances could be managed on the computer, making the check book as balanced as ever. Encyclopedias could be purchased on disks, saving the children endless trips to the library. And, of course, avid gamers owe their happiness to the personal computer.

Computers were doing more than simply making daily life easier, they were actually automating home life. Computers were not just for gaming and homework; they leaped out of the keyboard and screen into every mechanical aspect of the home. The 1980s brought about big dreams for what the computer was capable of: a coffee maker that could be programmed to turn on, home lighting that could be controlled via remote, and eventually robots that would service our every whim.

Panasonic to start selling HUGE 152-inch plasma TV this fall

Panasonic’s new TV coming out this fall is a 152 inch giant with a spec list that will make anyone’s head spin. For starters its 152 inch plasma screen is so big you’ll need an entire wall to hang it from.  It also features 4k by 2k resolution which is four times standard HD and, of course, 3D.

These TVs don’t come cheap either; expect to pay upwards of a half a million dollars for it. Never mind the cost of knocking down a wall to get the giant into your home and the astronomical electric bill to run the thing.

Check out the original article on dvice.com and engadget.com

We here at Mile High Automation love new advancements in technology, imagine how your favorite show would look on this massive TV! 

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3D TVs are the newest trend in technology, but they all share a common pitfall: those nerdy glasses. Not only do they make the wearer look silly but they also leave many reaching for the aspirin. Dizziness and headaches do not make for an enjoyable experience. But this isn’t the only problem, how many glasses will you be forced to purchase over the lifetime of the TV? Ten? Twenty? Those clunky things cost between $70 and $300 each! This is an expense that many don’t want to bother with.

But there is hope: many companies are working on a new lens that would allow for 3D images without the glasses.

Microsoft is developing the technology to allow the viewer to enjoy without the hassle of the awkward  glasses. How the technology works is it tracks up to two viewer’s eyes using a computer then sends different images to each eye. But it is limited to only 20 to 40 degrees so you have to stay pretty still. But it is an amazing technology for gaming. 

We here at Mile High Automation look forward to when this new technology will hit the market place and to what other advances that will change our entertainment experience. 

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Good news Xbox 360 fans, Microsoft has finally released the new version of the popular game console. The new Xbox 360 features a glossy new design, a massive 250GB hard drive and built in Wi-Fi for easier connection to Xbox LIVE.  Xbox is also introducing Kinect, where you become the controller. Basically Xbox’s answer to the Wii Fit. The Kinect will be available this holiday season and with integrate seamlessly will your Xbox console.