{"id":18293,"date":"2013-09-23T08:02:44","date_gmt":"2013-09-23T07:02:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automatedhome.com\/?p=18293"},"modified":"2017-03-08T11:18:22","modified_gmt":"2017-03-08T11:18:22","slug":"homeseer-announce-hometroller-zee-z-wave-home-automation-controller","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automatedhome.com\/hardware\/homeseer-announce-hometroller-zee-z-wave-home-automation-controller.html","title":{"rendered":"HomeSeer Announce HomeTroller Zee Z-Wave Home Automation Controller"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\">HomeSeer have announced a new smart home controller. \u00a0The HomeTroller Zee is a Z-Wave enabled home automation gateway that&#8217;s accessible via free apps for Apple iOS and Android mobile devices.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"sj-gblock\">\n<script language=\"javascript\">\n<!--\ngoogle_ad_client = \"ca-pub-5598479065369258\";\ngoogle_ad_width = 300; \ngoogle_ad_height = 250; \ngoogle_ad_format = \"300x250_as\"; \ngoogle_ad_channel = \"7058025304\"; \ngoogle_ad_type = \"text_image\"; \ngoogle_color_border = \"FFFFFF\"; \ngoogle_color_bg = \"FFFFFF\"; \ngoogle_color_link = \"52a79f\"; \ngoogle_color_url = \"CFFFDF\"; \ngoogle_color_text = \"000000\"; \n\/\/--> \n<\/script>\n<script language=\"javascript\"  src=\"http:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/show_ads.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div>The tiny fan-less, disk-less controller runs embedded Linux\u00a0and is extremely efficient sipping just 3 watts. \u00a0Hardware specs include a\u00a0700 MHz CPU,\u00a0512 MB of RAM,\u00a04 GB of storage (SD card),\u00a02 USB Ports, an Ethernet\u00a0LAN Port,\u00a0HDMI,\u00a0Composite Video and a\u00a03.5mm audio out jack. \u00a0It can control Z-Wave locks, thermostats, lights and sensors and it supports spoken announcements and reminders, plus customisable email and SMS text message Alerts.<\/p>\n<p>The device can be programmed via its web interface and is available with either US or European frequency with its Z-Wave coming from an included\u00a0Aeon Labs Z-Stick\u00a0plugged into one of its USB ports. \u00a0The HomeTroller Zee is available for pre-order now at $199.95\u00a0with a ship date around the start of October.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>HomeSeer Releases World&#8217;s Smallest Full Function Z-Wave Home Automation Controller &#8211;\u00a0<\/strong>HomeSeer unveils its new HomeTroller Zee Z-Wave home automation controller next week at the 2013 CEDIA Expo in Denver. The new controller is an ultra-small, ultra-powerful gateway device that works with the latest wireless Z-Wave products and offers remote home control via most popular smart phones and tablets for only $199.95 with no monthly fees.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Although HomeTroller Zee is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, it is big on features and performance. The unit sports an energy efficient 700 MHz Linux platform that will outperform any other comparable gateway device.<br \/>\nAs with other HomeSeer systems, HomeTroller Zee supports the latest Z-Wave products including light switches, thermostats, door locks and sensors. Alerts, announcements and reminders may be issued by email, text message or by voice (text to speech). Home energy usage may also be monitored and controlled with HomeTroller Zee.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">HomeTroller Zee systems are slated to begin shipping on October 1st and will retail at $199.95 with no monthly fees. Apple and Android mobile apps are free.<br \/>\nFor more information, visit HomeSeer at CEDIA Expo 2013 (Z-Wave Alliance booth #512) or contact the company directly at 603-471-2816. OEM inquiries are welcome.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/automatedhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/HomeTroller-Zee-screen.png?ssl=1\" target=\"_blank\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18308\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/automatedhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/HomeTroller-Zee-screen.png?resize=500%2C125&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"HomeTroller Zee Web Interface\" width=\"500\" height=\"125\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/automatedhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/HomeTroller-Zee-screen.png?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/automatedhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/HomeTroller-Zee-screen.png?resize=300%2C75&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/automatedhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/HomeTroller-Zee-screen.png?resize=768%2C191&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">HomeSeer automation systems are designed to work seamlessly with industry standards and products from leading Z-Wave manufactures such as Cooper, Schlage, Kwikset, Baldwin, Yale, GE, Honeywell, Leviton, Linear, Everspring, Evolve, Fibaro, FortrezZ, Aeon Labs, RCS, and many more.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.homeseer.com\" target=\"_blank\">homeseer.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Want More?<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/ottomate\">Follow us<\/a>\u00a0on Twitter,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AutomatedHomeUK\" target=\"_blank\">Like us<\/a>\u00a0on Facebook, or subscribe to our\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/feeds2.feedburner.com\/automatedhome\">RSS feed<\/a>. 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