Nortek Adds to GoControl Wireless Home Control Line With Z-Wave-Based Devices
Nortek added three devices to its GoControl portfolio of wireless home control products. The GoControl glass break sensor ($50) monitors multiple windows or glass doors within a 12-foot radius, Nortek said. The sensor’s Z-Wave-compatible two-stage “thump and crash” detection technology…
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uses acoustic monitoring and analysis to reduce false alarms, the company said. The Smart Micro Motion sensor, also Z-Wave-compatible, senses and reports motion based on a 360-degree detection angle and 35-foot range, it said. The $65 sensor can be used to turn on lights when motion is sensed to illuminate a path or shine a spotlight, Nortek said. Battery life is given as two years on two AAA batteries, and a low-battery alert notifies users when it’s time to change batteries, it said. The Smart Micro 4-in-1 sensor ($75) reports motion with 360-degree coverage and senses temperature, humidity and light within a 35-foot range, the company said. Temperature and humidity sensing can be used to trigger smart home scenes such as adjusting the air conditioner to a preset level, the company said.