HAI's New OmniPro II Integrated Security and Automation Controller Wins the Consumer Electronic Show's 2002 Innovations Award for Integrated Home Systems

HAI, the leading manufacturer of integrated security and home automation systems since 1985, has won the Consumer Electronic Show's 2002 Innovations Award for its new OmniPro II in the Integrated Home Systems category.

Making its debut at CES, the OmniPro II is HAI's sixth generation controller. It includes UL-Listed security, HVAC and lighting control for energy management, and the ease of telephone and Internet access and control. By intuitively coordinating lighting, temperature, and security based on household activity and schedules, the OmniPro II provides superior comfort, safety, convenience and energy savings.

"It's HAI's most connectable and powerful system," explains HAI President Jay McLellan. "In addition to connections for security devices, thermostats, light switches, telephone and backup battery, the OmniPro II features three built-in serial ports for connection to additional home devices, like touchscreens, infra-red controls for home theater, lighting controls and computers."

The OmniPro II features a built-in Ethernet port making control and monitoring features of the system available to any device on the home data network with a standard web browser, like computers, PDAs and web-tablets. Additionally, with HAI's multi-award winning Web-Link II software, the OmniPro II can send emails based on programmed events, such as the kids have arrived home from school, as well as provide real-time video surveillance via the Internet.

HAI's OmniPro II also includes telephone accessibility from within the home or a remote location with clear voice menus. The built-in digital communicator reports alarm events to a central station and can dial up to 8 additional phone numbers chosen by the homeowner for voice notification.

"There just isn't anything else in this price range that can compare to the Omni Pro II in power, integration, and lifestyle enhancements," concludes McLellan. "We couldn't be happier to be introducing it under the auspices of this very prestigious recognition from CES."

HAI will be demonstrating the award winning OmniPro II in Booth 25238 of the Digital Home Appliance Pavilion, LVCC South Hall.

All HAI products are sold through its worldwide network of Distribution Partners and installed by over 1000 trained dealers. For more information on the OmniPro II or any of HAI's other award-winning products, please visit www.homeauto.com  or call (800) 229-7256.

Note: HAI will be demonstrating the OmniPro II at the Smart*Home Press Reception at the Four Seasons Hotel Ballroom in Las Vegas, Monday January 7, 2002 from 530pm - 930pm.