SmartLabs Releases World's First INSTEON-Compatible Outlet

Provides Built-in, Whole-House Custom Remote Control
IRVINE, Calif.--(Business Wire)--As part of its growing line of over 170 INSTEON-compatible
products, SmartLabs, Inc. announces the launch of its new OutletLinc,
the world's first INSTEON-compatible electrical outlet. This
Decora-style receptacle replaces a standard outlet for easy, INSTEON
control of almost any plug-in light or appliance.

Controllable from any INSTEON-compatible wired or wireless
controller, the INSTEON Remote-Control Outlet inserts easily into any
X10 network. OutletLinc is a duplex receptacle with one always-on
outlet and one controlled outlet, which can be added to lighting
scenes in seconds. The controlled outlet's 15-amp relay is powerful
enough to control most appliances. Available in white, ivory, almond,
and black, OutletLinc blends in seamlessly with an INSTEON network and
any home decor.

"Plug-in modules like the LampLinc are great for remotely
controlling devices that might need to be moved, but for an exposed
outlet, most people prefer the clean lines of a standard outlet," said
Laurie Maroni, SmartLabs VP, Marketing. "The OutletLinc wires in like
a standard electrical receptacle, but since the top outlet is
controlled by INSTEON, people can control pretty much any plug-in
device remotely, without connecting a bulky plug-in module."

The INSTEON Remote-Control Outlet is available at Smarthome.com
starting at $45.99.

About INSTEON

SmartLabs' INSTEON home control technology uses a simple, low-cost
combination of wireless and power line communications. INSTEON makes
it possible to link together home systems like lighting, security,
HVAC, A/V, appliances and sensors, allowing them to be controlled or
monitored from anywhere in the world. INSTEON-compatible products can
also bridge to other networks, such as Wi-Fi LANs, the Internet and
telephony, serving as the foundation for robust, integrated home
control. The INSTEON Alliance is comprised of over 1000 developers and
offers a focused community for developers and manufacturers to
incorporate the INSTEON standard into products.

About SmartLabs, Inc.

Founded in 1992, SmartLabs is an integrated technology company in
the home automation and control industry, offering technology, product
development and a distribution channel for dealers, installers and
consumers. SmartLabs has three divisions: SmartLabs Technology, the
pioneering architects of INSTEON; SmartLabs Design, which develops
private-label home control products; and Smarthome Direct, which sells
Smarthome and third-party products to consumers at Smarthome.com and
via the Smarthome catalog. SmartLabs is headquartered in Irvine,
Calif.

For more information:

www.INSTEON.net

www.smartlabsinc.com

www.smarthome.com

SmartLabs, Inc.
Meredith Pleasant, 949-221-9200 x170
pr@smartlabsinc.com

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