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Monday, February 18, 2013

Belkin Turns Your House into a Smarter Home


Extending home automation product range to enhance user experience at home

Kuala Lumpur, 18 February 2013 – Belkin, creator of people-inspired consumer technology products, today extends its home automation solutions, featuring a range of new products designed to transform houses into smarter homes.

“With the increasing number of mobile devices in a home, today’s tech-savvy families are increasingly looking for ways to optimize connectivity and do more with their smart devices. Whether it is to watch movies on the go or turning a smartphone into a remote control for electronic appliances to, we aim to bring innovative home automation solutions that are inspired to enhance user experiences and simplify their lives,” said Phillip Trapaga, Country Manager of Belkin ASEAN.

The new products include television streaming and recording device @TV Plus, advanced wireless router AC1200 DB Wi-Fi Dual-Band AC+ Gigabit Router, home automation control switch and sensor WeMo Switch + Motion, as well as Conceal Surge Protector.

Never miss another movie with @TV Plus
Offering a new way to watch, record and experience television, Belkin @TV Plus is a set up box that enables users to watch television programmes, movies, sporting events and more on a smartphone, tablet or laptop on the go with WiFi, 3G or 4G access.

Users can also view live and recorded TV on a single mobile device when one is away from home. It also allows users to record shows directly to a mobile device.

In addition, @TV Plus is also capable of turning tablet or smartphone into a remote control for your TV. The Swipe Surf feature lets users to scroll through TV channels with ease or record a show with a simple tap of a button. The Belkin @TV plus retails at RM899.
Experience fast speed up to three times faster than legacy networks with AC1200 DB Wi-Fi Dual-Band AC+ Gigabit Router
Featuring Broadcom’s fifth-generation (5G Wi-Fi) 802.11ac chip technology, the Belkin AC1200 DB provides gigabit speeds wirelessly to extend network range and provide more reliable coverage at greater distances. The whole family can now watch shows and play games online with tablets, smartphones, or Smart TV – all at the same time.

Ideal for smartphones and tablets, AC technology enables faster web downloads and file syncing with less drainage on battery life with up to 2.8 times faster than n technology operating on 1167Mbps link rate (300Mbps on 2.4GHz + 867Mbps on 5GHz) AC1200 DB Wi-Fi Dual-Band AC+ Gigabit Router (F9K1113) retails at RM699

Bring your home to your fingertip with Belkin WeMo Home Automation System
The Belkin WeMo is one of its most advanced creations and the perfect device to illustrate its People Inspired Product brand promise and continued innovation giving users control of their home at their fingertips. It is a line of modular, Wi-Fi-based products that turn an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch into a remote control for household devices.
WeMo Switch + Motion
The Belkin WeMo Switch and WeMo Motion Kit give users wireless control of their home appliances and electronics, turning devices on or off as soon as movement is detected. The sensor plugs into an outlet and detects motion up to 10 feet away.

Users can download the free WeMo app to any Apple device (iOS 5 or higher) to program a light to turn on when one walks into the house or a fan to turn off when one leaves.

The WeMo kit is completely modular, allowing users to control as much or as little of the house as they like. Users can add an additional WeMo Switch to provide control of more areas of the home.

Additionally, multiple switches can be linked to one sensor--turn on a light and heater or a set of lights at the same time with only one sensor.

The Belkin WeMo Switch + Motion bundle retails at RM499. Users can also purchase Belkin WeMo Switch separately at RM259
Organise and hide your cables with Gold Series 8-Socket Surge Protector
Gold Series 8-Socket Surge Protector is perfect for professional workstations, laser printers, broadband modems, home theatre systems, Ethernet networks, and everyday household electronics. Offering 2.7 joules, AC, phone/fax/modem & coaxial protection 360° rotating plug with insulated pins, cable management, and recessed sockets.

This surge protector also features additional protection levels for telephone, ADSL coazial lines, and helps ensure child safety with decessed sockets and insulated pin plugs.

The Gold Series 8-Socket Surge Protector comes with an Unlimited Lifetime Connected Equipment and Data Recovery Warranty. Gold Series 8-Socket Surge Protector retails at RM219.

Availability
Belkin Home Automation solutions are now available at All IT Hypermarket Sdn Bhd in Low Yat Plaza and Digital Mall and all SenQ stores nationwide (excluding the Belkin AC1200 DB Wi-Fi Dual-Band AC+ Gigabit Router).

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