Eastlink evolves Home Security with state-of-the-art Home Automation! Trusted 24/7 security for the whole home

HALIFAX, April 4, 2013 /CNW/ - Eastlink officially introduced its customizable, state-of-the-art Home Automation today, an enhancement of the company's Home Security service.

"Eastlink Home Automation revolutionizes the whole home experience," says Lee Bragg, Eastlink CEO. "From virtually anywhere at any time, our customers can see what's happening in their home while controlling key household functions using a smartphone or any other mobile device."

Building on its launch of Home Security services last November, Eastlink's Home Automation enables customers to remotely manage their Eastlink security features along with other key functions of the home like temperature, door locks and lighting while still enjoying the peace of mind of 24x7 remote monitoring.

Eastlink Home Automation allows quick and easy access to a wide variety of advanced multimedia and home automation applications. For example, customers can receive instant notification when their children return home from school or view live video of a family pet.

With Eastlink Home Security and Home Automation, customers can:

• Access 24/7 monitoring from live, local operators
• Receive 24/7 text and e-mail notifications of household events as they happen
• View live household video and pictures on their computers and mobile devices
• Securely and remotely manage home security features as well as lights, appliance and thermostat
• Save with Eastlink VIP customer discounts including free installation and homeowners insurance

Eastlink's new Home Automation is the latest in a series of recent product announcements including Eastlink Wireless featuring a Canada's first and only 100% LTE network and no term contracts, Ultra Whole Home DVR enabling control of TV functions via an iPad, achieving the 150 HD channel milestone, and Eastlink To Go enabling customers to view programming on their computer, tablet or smartphone.

Eastlink Home Security offers customized alarm systems with professional 24/7 monitoring and now, digital home automation.  It is currently available to residents in Halifax, NS and select, surrounding areas with plans to expand to other markets in the coming months.

For more information about Eastlink Home Security and other industry-leading Eastlink products and services, visit eastlink.ca.

About Eastlink
With more than 1,700 employees from coast to coast, Eastlink delivers world-class video entertainment, internet, and telephone services to residential, business and public-sector customers across Canada.

Powered by a state-of-the-art fibre optic and wireless networks, Eastlink's advanced services include Whole Home DVR, Video OnDemand, HD and 3D programming, High Speed Internet scalable to 200 Mbps, competitive local and long distance telephone services, Eastlink Wireless, Eastlink Home Security and exclusive locally-produced programming via Eastlink TV.

Eastlink has been recognized as one of Canada's 50 Best managed Companies for seven years running.

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SOURCE: Eastlink

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