Sakab Designs has opened a multilevel technology experience center that demonstrates the full power and capabilities of the latest home and office automation tools from Nortek Security & Control, including solutions from NSC’s ELAN, Linear, 2GIG, Xantech and Panamax brands.
According to Sakab Designs owner Jeff Sakkal, the new showroom offers home and business owners a taste of what’s possible when they invest in an established automation system that seamlessly ties together everything from lights to door locks to multi-room audio and video.
“We wanted to give local home and business owners a real-life experience that shows how the latest technologies can simplify and improve everyday tasks,” Sakkal explained. “The two-floor experience center uses the robust ELAN control system to demonstrate nearly every possible facet of home automation. The main floor shows the system’s residential benefits through zones that include a living room, game room, kitchen and backyard, while the possibilities for businesses are demoed in the second-floor conference room, office space and reception area.”
To be sure, the capabilities exhibited in Sakab Designs’ experience center are more advanced and far-reaching than most consumers are familiar with. For example, motion sensors form a core part of the 2GIG GC3 security system, and can be programmed to trigger event maps that drive automatic actions in other systems such as lights or motorized door locks. Visitors can also witness the value of innovative security products like 2GIG’s Stove and Grill Guard Sensor that sends mobile alerts if an oven or stove is left on accidentally.
“Peace of mind is always a top concern,” notes Sakkal.
“So advanced security tools and notifications feature prominently in our demo experience. In addition to alerts and multi-step automation processes, combining 2GIG with ELAN provides users instant access and visibility of cameras and security features from anywhere in the world.”
The Sakab Designs experience center’s top floor specifically targets business customers with technologies such as Linear Access Control products that enable highly specialized functions for building and room entry systems. Among the highlights are three doors with electronic locks connected to Linear keypads on the outside and “push to exit” buttons on the inside. The doors are also special by themselves, featuring electrified glass windows that automatically change from clear to frosted when the door locks.
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