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Media Server Includes Whole-House Automation |
Life/Ware from Exceptional Innovation (EI) makes homes intelligent. Simple, versatile and intuitive, Life/Ware gives you flexible control over lighting, temperature, digital entertainment, security, and more from anywhere in your home, all with a touch of a button. Personalize your home environment from any connected TV, computer, mobile device, or touch panel with ease.
Below is a diagram of a 6-room residence with a theater room on the 2nd floor (middle) with A/V equipment, a Life/Ware Media Server, an iPhone for control, and motorized shades. In addition this home includes the following automation features:
- Audio distribution to 2 other rooms,
- Lighting controls in 4 rooms,
- Two-zone HVAC system with a thermostat on each floor,
- Security system with IP camera and sensor monitoring,
- Local connectivity to other home PCs, and
- A wall-mounted touch panel in the dining room
The media server in the above example solution can be any model in the Life|media® Server lineup. Life|media® is a powerful media server optimized for complete digital entertainment and comprehensive home automation. With the look and feel of a high-end A/V receiver, Life|media provides storage for digital music, movies, pictures, and recorded TV, plus instant access to Life|ware's complete home control as demonstrated above.
The Life|media® Server (LMS-200) includes the following key features:
- Microsoft® Windows 7 Home Premium Operating System
- Built-in DVD drive
- 2.33GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor
- 500GB hard drive
- 2GB RAM
- 2 ATSC and 2 NTSC tuner cards
- System Handheld Remote and Wireless Keyboard
EI is a software company offering media servers, home controllers and other interface equipment and extensions (see top right panel). Rather than attempt to duplicate proven products for lighting, climate, security, and distributed A/V sub-systems, EI has certified popular products in each of these areas for seamless operation with the Life/Ware products. To view a complete list of compatible products by sub-system click here.
Life/Ware is a great solution for complete home automation when an award-winning media server is a key requirement or when existing compatible sub-systems are already installed in your home, or are desired for your new home solution.
- HP Performance Multimedia PC (model: HPE-110t series) w/Windows 7 Media Center OS start at $999 plus installation
- HP Performance Multimedia PC (model: HPE-110t series) w/Life|ware® Server License start at $1,999 plus installation
- Life|media® Server (model: LMS-200) w/Life|ware® Server License start at $3,500.00 plus installation
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