Intermatic and Hawking Technologies to Launch the Ultimate Home Control and Monitoring System at CompUSA

Collaboration Speaks to Continued Momentum Behind Z-Wave

(SPRING GROVE, IL) — (June X, 2007) — Intermatic, Inc., and Hawking Technologies today announced a joint offering to bring the ultimate home automation solution to CompUSA retail stores. Intermatic’s home automation line, HomeSettings, has always been a trusted name for lighting control products and is collaborating with Hawking’s HomeRemote™ Wireless Home Automation System to bring consumers and home control enthusiasts a convenient and reliable way to monitor their homes from anywhere in the world.

“Our HomeSettings line is the most complete home control system on the market today and we are pleased to be working with Hawking Technologies, the company homeowners trust for networking,” said Deb Peterson, marketing manager for HomeSettings. “Together, we are taking home automation one step further by providing a more comprehensive way for anyone to monitor, control and secure a home or business, and CompUSA is a great outlet to help us accomplish this task.”

The complete HomeSettings line includes a number of plug-in and screw-in lighting and appliance modules and in-wall devices that can be used in and around the house. All modules can be controlled with either the Master Controller or Handy Remote and are perfect for comfort, convenience and security. Using the award winning Z-Wave technology, HomeSettings control modules can receive commands from the Master Controller, Handy Remote or personal computer to offer users complete control of their home and appliances.

The HomeRemote Wireless Home Automation System from Hawking Technologies is an affordable and easy-to-use system that lets users monitor their household appliances and lighting from anywhere in the world via a standard internet web browser or mobile phone. The HomeRemote Gateway serves as a portal to any home or business from the internet and provides a user-friendly interface that's simple and easy to use.

Parents or pet owners can now monitor activities in their homes by adding the HomeRemote WiFi Cameras to their system. Those looking after an elderly parent or relative can keep an eye on their loved ones when away from the home.Users can be notified via text message or email when certain events occur in their home or business [such as when the kids return home from school]. Home and business owners can control all indoor and outdoor lighting with the touch of a button, monitor their loved ones with live video or adjust the thermostat to save on energy costs all from the convenience of their mobile phone.

“This is a significant milestone for Hawking, Intermatic and Z-Wave,” said Jason Owen Chief Business Development Officer from Hawking Technologies. “CompUSA is leading retailer and its decision to offer our products confirms that wireless home control and automation are going mainstream.”

Both Intermatic HomeSettings and Hawking Technologies’ products leverage Z-Wave, the leading technology for wireless home control and automation. Every Z-Wave certified product is embedded with a chip that allows signals to intelligently bounce from one control to another in order to provide the most efficient working path. Every Z-Wave certified product can “talk” to other Z-Wave products on the market.
 
About Intermatic, Inc.

Intermatic is the leading producer of home security and home control products such as lighting and appliance timers and wireless security alarms. Intermatic also manufacturers industrial and residential surge protectors, timers, and photo control products. The Malibu® product line includes low voltage and solar outdoor lighting, Mosquito Freedom and waterfalls. For additional information, contact: Intermatic, Intermatic Plaza, Spring Grove, Ill., 60081 or visit www.homesettings.com

About HAWKING TECHNOLOGIES, Inc.

Hawking Technologies, Inc. is a leading developer and marketer of home automation, wireless networking, and security solutions for Home, SOHO and SMB users around the world. Backed by over 17 years of experience, Hawking is committed to providing the highest quality products at the most competitive prices. For more information, visit the Hawking website at www.hawkingtech.com or www.homeremote.net.