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I’ve received a few interesting comments from readers since I last posted on 10/5. Thank you all for commenting I really appreciate them!
So instead of posting them individual and bombard people who sign up for email updates. I decided to just make one post which will list them out.
**From reader Scott**
Lowes released an infomercial promoting the Iris system. They asked me to be part of the customer testimonials so I said yes. There’s mention to a garage door monitor with remote opening/closing. Maybe with the release of the infomercial, they will finally get some of their ‘coming soon’ products on the shelves.
**From reader Waka & Scott**
Who both mention a tumblr blog for Iris at http://myeyesoniris.com
**From reader Larry Walker**
I found the Iris Sylvania LED light bulb on Lowes.com here: http://www.lowes.com/pd_484719-3-78960_0__?productId=50057367
It doesn’t say Iris on that page, but it does on the search results page (look for the one that says “Compatible with the Lowe’s Iris system”).
http://www.lowes.com/Search=sylvania+11-watt?newSearch=true&Ntt=sylvania+11-watt#!
If those links don’t work, try searching for “Sylvania 11-watt” or just put in the Item# 484719.
**From reader jamesisenberg**
http://lowes.baliblinds.com/motorized_treatments/index.jsp
**From reader sacornel**
I contacted Bali Blinds and asked them how to get the Iris enabled blinds. Here’s their response.
Thank you for contacting Springs Window Fashions.
We offer motorization on the following products:
· Cellular Shades
· Roman Shades
· Pleated Shades
· Solar Shades
· Roller Shades
· Horizontal Blinds in wood, aluminum, vinyl and acrylic (Please note that horizontal blinds are tilt only)
We offer a RTS Interface devise that works with the Iris Home Automation system available through Lowes.
The RTS Interface is a communication device that acts like a translator for the home automation system. The RTS Interface “talks” to the motor of the blind/shade and tells it to raise, lower, or stop as instructed by the home automation system.
The Interface devise that we have is compatible with the Iris system and is called ZRTS11
We attached the specifications of the ZRTS11 devise below. For additional pricing and information please visit,
http://www.baliblinds.com and click on “Where to Buy” or go to the following link: http://www.baliblinds.com/buy_bali/WhereToBuy.jsp
Please visit our web site listed below for additional Motorization option information and our new Motorization “How To” video series.
If we can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us at the phone number below, or by replying to this email address.
Sincerely,
Sue
Customer Service
Motorization Support Team
Motorization.Support@springswindowfashions.com
Springs Window Fashions, LLC
8467 Route 405 Highway South
Montgomery, PA 17752-0500
Phone: 800-221-6352
visit http://www.baliblinds.comto view the Motorization “How To” video series – Consumer
Did you know that October is National Window Covering Safety Month?
Safety is always in style. Go Motorized or Cordless.
The Window Covering Safety Council (WCSC) urges parents and caregiver to “Make the Right Choice” and install only motorized or cordless window coverings in young children’s bedrooms and sleeping areas. For blinds, shades and draperies manufactured prior to 2001, the WCSC offers free retrofit kits. For more information about retro fit kits, call 1-800-506-4636 or visit http://www.baliblinds.com/safetyor http://www.graberblinds.com/safety
I noticed a Fan Speed Switch is coming soon to the device lineup. If anyone gets 4-1-1 on this please let me know. I’ve been waiting for it since Iris’ birth.
Infomercial shows a future iris garage door opener. Who makes this? Any price idea? I totally want this.
Your not the only one asking about this. I’ve tried searching but there’s not much to go by. Sorry.
There is some sites that mention workaround to make it work but it’s not for the iris system but I would think can be done for iris too.
Chamberlain makes a gizmo that you can control your garage opener from anywhere in the world and it monitors whether its open or closed.. I have it and it works flawlessly. It’s sold at HomeDepot and maybe Lowes too. http://t.homedepot.com/p/Chamberlain-MyQ-Garage-Universal-Smartphone-Controller-MYQ-G0201/204394627/
Maybe the folks at Iris have teamed up with Chamberlain to bring us their version.
Thanks I’ll check it out.
This is off topic, but I’m unable to view my cameras in ‘Local View’ while on my home network. The Local View button that’s usually on the camera’s pop-up window has disappeared. I’ve enabled it within the Manage tab, but I still don’t get anything. Is anyone else having this problem?
Scott,
I don’t understand. Can you clarify? I don’t remember seeing a “local view” button.
Is this option on the website or on the phone?