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Home Automation, Inc. (HAI), leading manufacturer of integrated security and home automation products since 1985, announced stand-alone integration with an HAI MicroControl and Kwikset ZigBee wireless door locks.

HAI's MicroControl, (part number 81A00-2WHZB), is a standalone remote control for ZigBee wireless door locks.  This functionality means that a home or business owner, without any other automation equipment, can wirelessly lock and unlock individual doors with a simple button push.  They can also use the same MicroControl to coordinate all of their wireless energy management devices, including thermostats and load control modules for compressors, generators, chillers, water heaters, pumps, fountains, and more.  The MicroControl provides homeowners or building managers a status of each lock and the ability to lock or unlock specific door locks.

In addition to stand-alone functionality, the MicroControl and ZigBee wireless door locks can be fully integrated into an HAI Omni or Lumina home control system means increased access control with cutting-edge electronic locks from various manufacturers.  Users gain the ability to lock and unlock up to 16 doors from HAI Ethernet Touchscreens, keyfobs, and remotely via mobile Apple/Android devices.  The HAI controller can lock and unlock the locks, in addition to monitoring the state of the locks.  HAI systems may even be configured to automatically set lighting, music, and temperature based on the locked/unlocked status of the door. 

The ZigBee integration has been specifically verified with the Black & Decker Kwikset SmartCode locks, but it should work with other locks that support the standard ZigBee Home Automation profile lock cluster. 

HAI ZigBee lock integrations are available now.  The door lock integrations are compatible with all Ethernet-enabled Omni and Lumina controllers, including Omni Pro II, Omni IIe, Lumina Pro, and Lumina, utilizing firmware version 3.10 or later.  The ZigBee integrations require usage of HAI's MicroControl, HAI part number 81A00-2WHZB, or the HAI Zigbee Interface Module, HAI Part Number, 81A00-3ZB, running firmware 14.08 or later. 

"HAI has lots of customers using the MicroControl as a stand-alone energy management system," explained Jay McLellan, HAI President & CEO.  "The ability to use the same infrastructure to integrate security in the form of wireless door locks is an affordable option for many retrofit situations or new construction."

HAI products are available through a worldwide network of Distributors and installing Dealers in over 80 countries.  For more information, please visit HAI's website, www.homeauto.com or email [email protected].

To download a high resolution photo of the lock integration on HAI's Snap-Link Mobile for iPhone:
http://www.homeauto.com/mediacenter/HaiPRImage.asp?image=WirelessLockIntegration.jpg

To view a demonstration video of the stand-alone remote lock integration with an HAI MicroControl: http://youtu.be/iM2WfoHIL1w?hd=1 (English) and http://youtu.be/fhZpbFtukow?hd=1 (Spanish)

About HAI (www.homeauto.com): HAI (Home Automation, Inc.) is a privately held manufacturer of integrated automation and security products for residential and commercial use based in New Orleans, LA.  Incorporated in 1985, HAI has developed a full line of award-winning automation products, including home control systems, programmable communicating thermostats, smart light switches, Whole Home Audio systems, video surveillance equipment, Touchscreen interfaces, and software that allows access and control of an automation system over the Internet.  All products are sold through HAI's worldwide network of Distribution Partners and installed by trained dealers in over 80 countries.