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Overview

Software allows easy home control and management of all INSTEON and X10 devices
Control lights and appliances directly from your PC through a USB powerline interface
Schedule lights to turn on and off at specific times or create lighting events
Computer must remain on for timers and triggered events
Software translates X10 to INSTEON and vice versa
Award winning - HouseLinc was recognized by Electronic House as Product of the Year for 2006
Kit includes software & INSTEON PowerLinc Controller, USB powerline interface

Essential Info

Manage your home's network of automated lighting and appliances using your PC. By linking any INSTEON-compatible or X10-compatible devices to the INSTEON PowerLinc Controller USB, you'll be able to manage every automated device in your home through SmartLabs Designs' INSTEON HouseLinc Desktop PC software. Once connected, you'll be able to create scenes, link devices, and create timed events. The PowerLinc Controller and INSTEON HouseLinc Desktop Software are also available to be purchased separately. Note: Smarthome does not accept returns on any opened software.

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Manuals/Software

PowerLinc V2 Controller - Quick Start Guide

What's Included

PowerLinc Controller

USB Cable

HouseLinc Desktop Installation CD

Quick-Start Guide

More Info

Link Management

Link devices directly to the INSTEON PowerLinc Controller USB, a home automation powerline interface for controlling lights, appliances, heating/air conditioning systems and alarm systems. Once you have successfully entered all of your home's X10 and INSTEON-compatible devices into the HouseLinc Desktop software, you can manage them easily: Delete unused or unwanted links and create new links with an easy drag-and-drop method. Create whole-house lighting scenes in a fraction of the time it would take to do manually. HouseLinc Desktop allows you to create scenes and save them to your network; your PC will need to remain on in order to execute timed commands. Add new devices to the software at any time, and you'll instantly be able to include them in new or existing scenes and events.

NOTE: HouseLinc will work correctly in conjunction with the Daylight Saving Time change. However, they may depend on the associated computer's operating system's being updated.

Scene Device Setup and Events

With HouseLinc Desktop, you'll have the ability to customize each device on your network: Set ramp rates, preset on levels, and more for your scenes while leaving the pre-programmed lighting levels and ramp rates as set locally. Events are series of actions triggered by an INSTEON or X10 signal, either due to the change of state of a selected device or from a button-press on your network. When the specified trigger is received, the event takes place. Example: A double tap of the living room INSTEON SwitchLinc Dimmer off paddle turns off all living room lights as opposed to turning off only the local load the SwitchLinc controls.

Direct Control and Timer-Based Events

Use this PC automation software to turn any INSTEON- or X10-compatible device on or off or dim it to a desired level, if possible. You can also set timer-based events, scheduling lights to turn on at dusk and off at bedtime on specific days, even triggering lights to turn on at the same time every day or randomized for security purposes. You can even use this software to trigger events based on your geographic location. After entering your location and time zone (by nearest major city), you can schedule your outdoor lights to turn on automatically at dusk and off at daybreak.

Automatic Network Discovery

HouseLinc Desktop software has the ability to "spider" your INSTEON network to find all of the devices in your home that are linked to one another. This is a convenient maintenance function, which will allow the discovery of unknown devices and links. Once one INSTEON-compatible device is linked to your PowerLinc, the software goes though the database of each device it is linked to and adds it to HouseLinc Desktop for setup and management.

No More Fights over the COM Ports

Unlike other home automation interfaces, which use the slower RS-232 communication protocol, the PowerLinc Controller transfers data at much higher speeds. Best of all, it plugs into any USB port or expansion hub so there's no need to plug and unplug other peripherals like PDAs, scanners or printers when you need to update the programming. In fact, many new computers, in particular laptops, don't include serial ports any longer, which will make using serial-based interfaces expensive and difficult to use.

Don't Block your Outlets

PowerLinc Controller includes SmartLabs Design's innovative pass-through AC outlet on the front of the unit. This outlet allows you to plug in additional AC devices. While the outlet doesn't have any control features, it really helps against "power strip buildup."

Safety Tested and Factory Certification

The PowerLinc Controller is safety tested and approved. The assembly lines for SmartLabs Design Products are ISO9001 certified. In order to meet the ISO 9001 standards, the entire factory underwent rigorous inspections of procedures and policies before being thoroughly audited. The certification received was based on its dedication to high quality management systems and strict adherence of quality systems and guidelines.

Using PowerLinc USB & PowerLinc Controller with DirectX Input Devices
It is advised that you unplug your PowerLinc when playing games that use Microsoft's DirectX system while using USB input devices like joysticks.

Award-Winning Software

Electronic House magazine selected HouseLinc Desktop as one of its 2006 Electronic House Products of the Year for its highlighted innovative and outstanding features, combined with overall value.

Specifications

Software Specifications
Brand:	Smarthome
Manufacturer:	SmartLabs Design
Manufacturer Product No.:	2416d
UPC:	689076404341
PC Requirements:	Optimal: Windows XP Pentium 4 USB 2 256 RAM min Works on: Windows 2000 and higher 600MHz and higher processor USB 1 and 2 128 RAM min

Powerline Interface Specifications
Downloadable memory:	32KB
Internal battery:	10 years
Pass-Through Outlet:	Yes, rated for up to 15 amps
Warranty:	2 years, limited

Images/Video


Overview of Main Window	Link Management Overview	Manually Adding INSTEON Device ID	Network Discovery

Device Properties	Summary of Events	Summary of Timers	Setup Options

Reviews

"The software is relatively easy to use. It took somewhat longer to set up as not all of my Insteon networks are linked to all others. Set-up required manually linking one unit from each individual system." - MICHAEL - PRESCOTT, AZ

"I am using this product in tandem with Mcontrol. Excellent integration." - GIANNI - TAMPA, FL

"Too much technical data on-screen. This could use some simplification. More user-friendly GUI would be great." - WARREN - NASHVILLE, TN

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