CentraLite's JetStream System Certified for Use with Life|ware Automation Software
Exceptional Innovation, LLC makes JetStream driver in available in current software release
CentraLite is pleased to announce that the company’s new JetStream™ Lighting Control System was recently certified by Exceptional Innovation, LLC for use with its Life|ware™ digital entertainment and automation software solution.
JetStream is a new wireless system that provides automatic switching and dimming of attached lighting. The system delivers unmatched convenience and efficiency for owners while being virtually invisible in a home or business. As evidenced by the inclusion in the Life|ware software release, the system can be easily used in conjunction with other automation control products.
“We are excited to be working with a strong industry company like CentraLite,” said Life|ware’s Vice President of Sales Steve Cashman. “Integrating our products together only provides our integrators with better experiences and ultimately gives them more choices. The combination of Life|ware’s interface and CentraLite’s lighting control products just makes good sense for the both Life|ware and CentraLite integrators.”
Life|ware is a comprehensive software program that runs with Windows® Media Center to totally integrate a home's climate, lighting, security, audio and entertainment systems under one interface. The product supports hardware and subsystems from a variety of vendors. Beginning with its most recent release, Version 2.0.3-patch 1, Life|Ware now provides a driver for the new JetStream system so it can be used seamlessly with the robust Exceptional Innovation solution.
“JetStream complements the Life|ware solution perfectly,” said Mike Dow, executive vice president of Sales and Marketing for CentraLite Systems. “JetStream’s unique design eliminates the need for controllers used by competitive offerings. That difference makes JetStream’s installation simple and fast.”
CentraLite’s smart controller-less design makes installation and setup easier than other products on the market. JetStream keypad dimmers automatically detect each other on the network and interact directly through reliable radio frequency communication. This innovation has eliminated the need for the external controllers used by competitors.
JetStream is also very affordable for homeowners. For little more than the cost of five stand-alone dimmer switches, the JetStream Launch PAK, containing five pre-programmed dimmers and a car remote, can be used to control all programmed lights with a single button press. Use the car remote to trigger exterior and interior lights from the safety of the family vehicle to create a bright walkway into the house and beyond.
For homeowners interested in extending lighting control throughout the entire home, the JetStream system can include up to 200 devices in its wireless network, providing up to 512 dimming levels and the ability to compose up to 100 lighting scenes and 50 timed events.JetStream is an excellent foundation for a comprehensive home energy conservation program. When lights are dimmed by 50%, bulbs can last up to 20 times longer and energy consumption is cut by as much as 40%—a very easy way to conserve energy. Homeowners change fewer light bulbs and eliminate the need for expensive 3-way bulbs. JetStream can even be integrated with HVAC controls and home security systems.
“The JetStream product line offers a solid, easy to use, cost-effective solution,” said Kevin Braswell, president of Smart Solutions, a Life|ware integrator. “The JetStream integration with Life|ware has also been a positive experience for us. It worked flawlessly the first time. The combination of JetStream and Life|ware is playing a major role in our product line.”
For more information about JetStream, visit www.centralite.com.
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