Honeywell continues raising home automation profile

July 9, 2013
LYNX Touch 5100 Security System and Tuxedo Touch Controller recognized at 2013 Maximum Impact Awards

MELVILLE, N.Y., July 1, 2013 – Judges at the Electronic Security Expo (ESX) awarded Honeywell (NYSE:HON) multiple honors – including the conference’s top award – for two of its highest-profile technologies used to create “connected homes” by tying together security and home automation. The LYNX Touch 5100 security system was named Best Overall technology at the 2013 Maximum Impact Awards, and also won Best Alarm Equipment: Wireless Alarm Systems. Additionally, Honeywell’s Tuxedo Touch™ controller was named Best Alarm Equipment: Intrusion Alarm Control Panels. The awards were announced in conjunction with the 2013 ESX conference, held in Nashville, Tenn. June 17-21.
“Honeywell has made significant investments to integrate security and home automation systems to increase life safety and lifestyle features for homeowners, and receiving these honors shows how important integrated solutions are becoming for security professionals,” said Scott Harkins, president of Honeywell Security Products Americas. “The LYNX Touch 5100 security system and the Tuxedo Touch controller make security a bigger part of consumers’ daily routines. Establishing that connection can help security dealers grow their businesses and be more competitive in a space where competition is growing by the day.”
The annual Maximum Impact Awards recognizes products and services making a real bottom line impact on security integration and monitoring companies. The winners are selected by a distinguished panel of judges drawn from the leadership and ranks of ESX’s owner and sponsor associations, CSAA and ESA.
LYNX Touch 5100 is a self-contained wireless security system that seamlessly delivers security and home automation capabilities, including Z-Wave®-enabled lighting, door lock and thermostat control. It features a bright, 4.7-inch full-color touchscreen with graphic icons and intuitive prompts for easy operation.
LYNX Touch 5100 is the first technology of its kind to offer Wi-Fi®, as well as an alarm radio that can communicate via the 4G network. The Wi-Fi module provides security dealers with a low cost alarm communications/remote services solution—saving installation time and reducing monthly operating costs. When using Honeywell Total Connect™ Remote Services, consumers can control their security, thermostats, lighting, locks, receive alerts and more from most smartphones, tablets and computers. In addition, end users can control LYNX Touch 5100 anywhere in their homes within their Wi-Fi coverage area on Apple® iPhone, iPad® or iPod® touch devices with Honeywell’s L5100 Connect iOS app, available in the Apple iTunes® App Store for a nominal fee.
The Tuxedo Touch™ controller features a full color, high-resolution 7” graphic touchscreen that combines the security capabilities of Honeywell’s VISTA® control panels with the lifestyle-enhancing benefits of home automation all in one easy-to-use interface. In addition to security, users can control cameras and Z-Wave® enabled thermostats, lights, door locks, shades and ceiling fans. Built-in Wi-Fi lets dealers connect to their customers’ wireless networks without running a CAT5 cable, simplifying installations and saving time and labor. The built-in web server lets users locally control Tuxedo Touch anywhere on the premises on wireless mobile devices and web-enabled TVs using their Wi-Fi network.
Honeywell’s Tuxedo Touch controller supports live video monitoring for up to four cameras locally on the touchscreen, smartphones, tablets or computers. Through Total Connect Remote Services, consumers can control their security and home automation systems, receive alerts and view live video anywhere they have Internet access on compatible wireless mobile devices. The Tuxedo Touch controller and Honeywell Total Connect can be easily installed in homes or businesses with existing VISTA panels—providing security dealers with an excellent opportunity to add new services and increase their recurring monthly revenue (RMR).
Honeywell’s LYNX Touch 5100 and Tuxedo Touch Controller are available through security dealers across North America. For more information, please call 1-800-467-5875.