All Articles Tagged Honeywell

Robert Archer | 05/02 03:56 AM,

Honeywell is one of the most popular security equipment manufacturers in the world of residential electronics and recently the Melville, N.Y.-based company introduced its latest home security product the LYNX Touch 5100 control interface. The LYNX Touch 5100 is an interface solution that incorporates Wi-Fi and an alarm radio that communicates with 2G, 3G and 4G networks to ensure reliability. With the 5100 interface as part of a complete LYNX Touch security system homeowners will have at their disposal an array of convenience and security features that provide energy efficiency… View this story

Jason Knott | 04/24 11:57 AM, 0 Comments

Honeywell (NYSE: HON) says its new LYNX Touch 5100 self-contained security system includes two alarm industry firsts: Wi-Fi and 4G network communications. The enhancements will allow installers to more easily provide local and remote services, which are increasingly popular among homeowners who want to control their security using mobile devices. The LYNX Touch 5100 also includes an optional Android tablet with a preloaded LYNX Touch 5100 app that serves as a mobile device allowing users to control the system from within their Wi-Fi coverage area. It also fully integrates with… View this story

Rachel Cericola | 02/06 12:16 PM, 4 Comments

The Nest learning thermostat has been receiving a lot of good buzz. But Honeywell isn’t so pleased. Honeywell has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Nest Labs, alleging that the start-up company has infringed on seven Honeywell patents related to thermostat technology. Filed today in the U.S. District Court in Minnesota, the company also links Best Buy to the lawsuit. Specifically, Honeywell says Nest is infringing on the following patents: U.S. Patent No. 7,634,504 – “Natural Language Installer Set Up for Controller” U.S. Patent No. 7,142,948 – “Controller Interface with… View this story

Julie Jacobson | 01/05 08:58 AM, 0 Comments

Self-contained systems is one of CE Pro's Top 5 Home Technology Opportunities for 2012. We will be profiling each trend over the next week as part of our State of the Industry Report. Once upon a time there was a strict dichotomy between security and automation systems. The two must remain separate but integrated, it has been argued, in order to maintain the integrity of the security system. But in 2011 we saw an explosion of self-contained systems that blur the line between security and other home technologies, integrating all… View this story

Julie Jacobson | 12/12 04:19 PM, 5 Comments

Sure, you can access your smart thermostat from a smart phone to let the HVAC system know you’re on the way home. But exactly when will you get there? Are you three hours away at the cabin? Or are you just across town at the office? It makes a big difference, you know. You wouldn’t want the house to start warming up or cooling down a moment too soon, lest it add to your utility bill. Not to worry, Allure Energy, based in in Austin, Texas, knows where you are… View this story

Jason Knott | 11/30 11:56 AM, 1 Comment

Honeywell has reached an exclusive agreement with Toll Brothers, a leading nationwide luxury homebuilder, to provide its broad portfolio of security technology for most of its newly constructed homes. Toll Brothers, currently building in 19 states, offers security systems in most of its new homes. The company will include Honeywell’s widely used VISTA alarm panels, and will offer its line of alarm radios and Total Connect 2.0 technology, which allows homeowners to remotely monitor and control their security systems with mobile devices such as smart phones and tablets. “Homeowners today… View this story

Jason Knott | 11/01 07:38 AM, 3 Comments

One of the standard rites of passage for an alarm technician is drilling out and installing contact closures in door jambs and window sills. But that skill won't be necessary if security manufacturer Honeywell (NYSE: HON) and window and door maker Andersen Corporation have their way. Honeywell and Andersen are collaborating on a first-of-its-kind system that allows security alarms to alert homeowners if their windows or doors are unlocked. Honeywell's widely used 5800 series of wireless sensors with VeriLock sensor technology will now be embedded in the locking mechanisms of… View this story

Robert Archer | 10/25 03:09 AM,

For most property owners, the purchase of a home, building or other surrounding entity is a significant investment. Protecting that investment is usually a priority and solutions like Honeywell's new 5816OD wireless magnetic contact is the company's latest addition to its 5800 Series of products and it is designed to protect outdoor properties. Honewell says the 5816OD meets NEMA 4X standards for water protection and it is engineered to withstand a variety of climates to deliver reliable, year-round performance. The wireless magnetic contact is designed to mount on gates, fences,… View this story

CE Pro Editors | 08/09 05:49 AM, 1 Comment

Honeywell (NYSE:HON) has launched a new website and electronic catalog designed to help custom integrators more-easily find and select cabling products for their projects. Visitors to honeywellcable.com can search for specific cabling products by criteria such as AWG, shielding, rating, and others. Each product page includes photos, descriptions, associated literature and specification sheets and a host of other resources. Additionally, a weekly “Copper Outlook” report can be found on the homepage to assist customers in understanding the copper market. Aside from the product finder, visitors can also download an electronic… View this story

Julie Jacobson | 07/19 07:44 AM, 4 Comments

Verizon demonstrated a home automation and security solution at CES 2011, but the telco hasn’t said much since January. Now it appears we have a price for Verizon Home Monitoring and Control, which is powered by Motorola 4Home: $9.99 per month for basic service. The Tampa Tribune reports that Verizon will offer three levels of service, with the basic package enabling remote monitoring and control of cameras and Z-Wave devices (lighting, motorized door locks, appliances). A second option includes “energy-monitoring gadgets like automatic thermostats, special Wi-Fi adapters that control appliances… View this story