Tech Watch: HAI Adds to Award-Winning OmniTouch Line

Home Automation, Inc. (HAI) has announced that it will be adding two portable versions to its award-winning OmniTouch “plug and play” controller product line.  Implementing colorful and easy to use touchscreen interfaces, these controllers allow the remote control of any number of home systems – from lights and small appliances to security systems, temperature settings, pool and spa controls, audio, and surveillance.  The new controllers offer customizable graphics, foreign language support, built-in intercom, IP Camera support, and full Internet access for RSS feeds such as weather and traffic.  Look for this stylish and functional home tech product on the shelves by the end of 2008.

For for information, or for other HAI products, check:  http://www.homeauto.com/main.asp.

Congratulations for a Habitat Milestone

On November 13th, Habitat for Humanity is scheduled to raise the walls on its 300,000th and 300,001st houses in Naples, Florida and Zacapa, Guatemala.  Founded in 1976 to provide housing to families in need in the United States, it took Habitat nearly 25 years to reach its 100,000th home milestone in 2000.  Since then, the organization has experienced a tremendous growth in support, building twice that many homes in less than 1/3 the time, and now providing legitimate housing throughout the world.  Habitat for Humanity is a truly outstanding project in almost every area of the world that has affected many of us today, whether through its housing provisions or its ability to encourage charity and unity.  Please join Smart HomeOwner in congratulating this standout organization on a truly outstanding milestone!