Hawking Technologies today announced that it has released the next generation of its remote home automation system.

The HomeRemote Pro System enables local and remote control of home lighting, access control, video monitoring, climate control and entertainment from any web browser or cellular phone. The system uses Z-wave technology and supports the original HomeRemote modules and accessories as well as Hawking's new HomeRemote Pro Wireless Cameras.

The free HomeRemote Pro base level service includes local control of modules and accessories, remote monitoring of devices and accessories, and local video from HomeRemote Pro cameras.

The Pro-Level service ($9.99 per month) includes cell phone access with the HomeRemote Cell Link service, live video on the web browser interface as well as the cell phone, the ability to send alerts and notifications to cell phones and email addresses and full remote monitoring and control features of the entire system.

The HomeRemote Pro System includes a new HomeRemote Pro Gateway that connects to any broadband home router. A free upgrade program to the new HomeRemote Pro line for owners of the original HomeRemote Gateway is available for a limited time. No additional purchase of hardware is necessary and 3 free months of Pro-Level service are included.

HomeRemote Pro Product Line includes the Gateway ($179), Starter kit ($229), Video Camera ($169) as well as lamp and appliance modules and door and motion sensors. All prices are MSRP. As a launch promotion, all HomeRemote Pro Internet Gateways (HRPG1) and HomeRemote Pro Starter Kits (HRPS1) come with 3 months free of Pro-Level service.

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