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The Cancer Surgeon’s Latest Tool: Quantum Dots Now used to brighten displays, quantum dots could one day guide a surgeon’s hand Phosphorene Meets Expectations After Precise Measurements More precise spectroscopy technique reveals phosphorene is as good as predicted TU Delft's Newest Tailsitter Drone Is Designed for Outback Delivery A hybrid delta biplane design results in efficiency, range, and pinpoint landings The Right Way to Hire and Retain Minority Engineers There’s no shortage of talented minority engineers. Experts weigh in on how to find and keep themAnnouncing Availability of the Holmes Smart Air Purifier with WeMo and Two Holmes Smart Heaters with WeMo PLAYA VISTA, CA AND BOCA RATON, FL – December 4, 2014 – WeMo, a home automation ecosystem by Belkin International, and Jarden Consumer Solutions today announced availability of three new WeMo-enabled Holmes products, the Holmes Smart Air Purifier with WeMo and two Holmes Smart Heaters with WeMo.

The latest from a line of smart home and kitchen products, the smart devices feature built-in WeMo technology and allow consumers to adjust, manage and maintain their home environment from anywhere using a smartphone or tablet. "In the winter, when it's freezing outside and all you really want to do is cuddle up inside by a fire, the home environment–both temperature and air quality–becomes increasingly important," said Ohad Zeira, director of product management for WeMo. "In the past you had to leave devices running all day in order to come home to a comfortable home at night, which is dangerous, wasteful and costly, but with WeMo you can set schedules or program on your way home, creating a cozy home environment only when you need it." The Holmes Smart Air Purifier with WeMo gives users the ability to control their home's air quality from anywhere via any smart device. Monitor air quality, adjust fan settings, turn on/off remotely, manage the ionizer, and receive notifications all from the WeMo app.

The WeMo app also lets users create a week's worth of daily run times so the air stays fresh whenever needed without wasting electricity or filter life. When the filters need replacing, the WeMo app sends an alert along with a direct link for reordering, which takes the guesswork out of rememberin which size filter to order and makes it easy to always have clean, fresh air on demand. Aside from its embedded WeMo functionality, the Holmes Smart Air Purifier also features state-of-the-art True HEPA filtering capabilities, including an optional ionizer to remove up to 99.97 percent of airborne allergies from the air. It quietly reduces common household odors and provides relief from irritants such as pollen, dust, mold, pet dander and smoke so the whole family can breathe easily. The new Holmes Smart Heaters Enabled with WeMo provide reliable heat for different sized rooms and can be adjusted through the WeMo app from any smart device. Turn off, monitor and adjust the temperature from anywhere, or program a daily schedule so rooms are always at the perfect temperature at the perfect time.

Additionally, the Holmes Smart Heaters gives users the added peace of mind of never having to worry if the heater was left on by accident. Available in two sizes (1000 Watt large room and 1500 Watt extra-large room) the WeMo-enabled Holmes Smart Heaters feature four temperature settings: High, Low, EcoSmart and Frost Protect. The EcoSmart setting cycles between high and low to keep the temperature comfortable while helping to save money and electricity, while the Frost Protect setting helps prevent rooms from dipping below freezing by activating the heating element only when the room temperature goes below 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Leaving the heater in Frost Protect also enables users to leave the heating element off for most of the day, but maintain the ability to activate the heat remotely when the need arises. "Designed with the same approachability and ease-of-use that is the hallmark of all WeMo-enabled products, the Holmes Smart Heater and Smart Air Purifier with WeMo arrive just in time for the long, cold winter, said Alejandro Pena, president of JCS USA. "

We are excited to have the full suite of WeMo-enabled Jarden products available in the market to help give our customers added control, convenience and peace of mind over their home environment this season, even when they aren't there." , for an MSRP of $199.99. The Holmes Extra-Large Room Smart Heater with WeMo (F7C047) and Holmes Large Room Smart Heater with WeMo (F7C048) are available for pre-order now at the same online retailers for an MSRP of $199.99 and $149.99 respectively. They are slated to ship in mid-December. The WeMo app is available for free download now at the App Store and Google Play Store About Belkin International, Inc. Today, our brands, Belkin, Linksys and WeMo, enhance the technology that connects us to the people, activities and experiences we love. Across all brands, our expertise has been proven in wireless home and business networking capabilities, mobile accessories, energy management solutions, plus an extensive range of cables. The WeMo brand is the leader in delivering customizable smart home experiences.

Its product platform, including integration with leading brands, empowers people to monitor, measure and manager their electronics, appliances and lighting at home and on-the-go. About Jarden Corporation Jarden Corporation is a leading provider of a diverse range of consumer products with a portfolio of over 120 trusted, quality brands sold globally. Jarden operates in three primary business segments through a number of well recognized brands, including: Outdoor Solutions: Abu Garcia®, AeroBed®, Berkley®, Campingaz® and Coleman®, ExOfficio®, Fenwick®, Greys®, Gulp!®, Hardy®, Invicta®, K2®, Madshus®, Marker®, Marmot®, Mitchell®, PENN®, Rawlings®, Ride®, Sevylor®, Shakespeare®, Stearns®, Stren®, Trilene®, Völkl®, Worth® and Zoot®; Consumer Solutions: Bionaire®, Breville®, Crock-Pot®, FoodSaver®, Health o meter®, Holmes®, Mr. Coffee®, Oster®, Patton®, Rival®, Seal-a-Meal®, Sunbeam®, VillaWare® and White Mountain®; and Branded Consumables: Ball®, Bee®, Bernardin®, Bicycle®, Billy Boy®, Crawford®, Diamond®, Dicon®, Fiona®, First Alert®, First Essentials®, Hoyle®, Kerr®, Lehigh®, Lifoam®, Lillo®, Loew Cornell®, Mapa®, NUK®, Pine Mountain®, ProPak®, Quickie®, Spontex®, Tigex® and Yankee Candle®.