Home Automation Products Newport News VA

Elan Home Systems. The VIA!dj Digital Music Server allows homeowners to view, control, and play CDs and mp3s from any VIA! Touch Panel or television in the home, allows CD tracks to be recorded at four different rates, and can store up to 28,000 hours of music. The on-board modem allows mp3s to be retrieved from the Internet. One of four audio outputs is digital to allow for home theater distribution. (859) 269-7760. www.elanhomesystems.com.

OnQ. The 2x10 KSU/PBX Telephone System uses standard telephones to provide up to 10 extensions per phone line and manages calls through an auto attendant. Each extension is given its own voice mail box. The system allows fax calls to share phone lines and also features call forwarding, remote electronic door latch control, alarm clock, and caller ID. The KSU/PBX Door Intercom is offered as an option. (800) 321-2343. www.onqtech.com.

Crestron. The Honeywell Enviracom T8635L microelectronic communicating programmable thermostat is now incorporated into Crestron's HOME automation system to provide status updates of room temperature per zone as well as outdoor temperature climate. (800) 273-7876. www.crestron.com.

CorAccess. The Mobile Companion wireless device allows homeowners to access and control home lighting, security, HVAC, and whole-house audio systems from any room in the house. The 2 1/2-pound, 8 1/2-inch-high device features an enclosed wireless 802.11b card, touch screen display with on-screen keyboard, stylus.

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