All Articles Tagged Powerline Control

Jason Knott | 08/10 08:14 AM, 17 Comments

Two researchers at DefCon in Las Vegas showed how they can hack into automation systems that run through powerlines. According to Wired.com, the hackers showed how, using a sniffer device connected to the broadband network via an electrical outlet, they could manipulate 15 different neighbors' lights, HVAC and security systems that communicate via the powerline because those communication signals are not encrypted. The hackers also showed how they were able to track the movements of 15 neighbors with automation systems inside their homes via their motion sensors and cameras, as… View this story

CE Pro Editors | 08/10 07:22 AM, 1 Comment

Powerline Control Systems, Inc., the manufacturer of PulseWorx lighting control for residential and light commercial applications, and inventor of Universal Powerline Bus (UPB) technology, has announced that it has signed an agreement with Specialty Electronics Nationwide, the specialty CE and custom installation division of the Nationwide Marketing Group. This agreement will increase PCS’ product distribution network, and allow SEN dealers to reap the financial benefits of purchasing at much higher volume levels, meaning lower prices and increased profitability. SEN dealers will now have access to PulseWorx, PCS’ top-of-the-line lighting and… View this story

CE Pro Editors | 07/27 11:01 AM, 0 Comments

Powerline Control Systems, Inc., the manufacturer of PulseWorx lighting control for residential and light commercial applications, and inventor of Universal Powerline Bus (UPB) technology, has announced that it has entered into a strategic alliance with Global Caché, the leading independent manufacturer of IP and Wi-Fi connectivity products for the control and automation market. The partnership provides a platform for the two companies to share marketing opportunities and ensures seamless compatibility between products. PCS’ new flagship product, Mi LightStyle, a lighting control solution that offers end users more convenient control over… View this story

Robert Archer | 02/21 09:24 AM,

With the nation emerging out of a long recession consumers are once again looking at technologies that provide them with time saving conveniences and cost savings that impact their financial situations. Solutions like Powerline Control Systems' (PCS) new Mi Lightstyle home control & automation solutions are becoming increasingly important to installers that are looking to satisfy these new consumer demands for convenience and energy efficiency. PCS says its latest home-electronics management products offer the same retrofit-friendly advantages of its Universal Powerline Bus (UPB) technology-based PulseWorx products with the added benefit… View this story