Insteon Begins Selling Home Automation Products Through Micro Center

Insteon began selling its connected home product line through the 25-store Micro Center computer chain, Insteon said Tuesday. Product selection will be geared to first-time home automation customers and existing Insteon users, said the companies. Products on Micro Center shelves include the Insteon Starter Kit, Assurance Kit, Connected Kit, the Insteon Smoke Alarm and Bridge Kit and the Insteon Garage Door Kit, plus switches, sensors, Wi-Fi cameras and lighting products, said the companies. The Micro Center website showed 64 Insteon products Tuesday ranging from a $3.99 wall plate to the $379 starter kit. Customers should be prepared to do their smart home research elsewhere, we found. It wasn’t immediately clear which devices comprised the starter kit. An image showed a collection of devices, and a product description read: “Remotely adjust the thermostat to save energy and enhance comfort. Schedule lights to turn on and off at sunrise, sunset, or any time of your choosing. Create scenes to instantly switch between different lighting moods. Detect leaks and motion and even monitor doors and windows. Receive text message and email alerts from your Insteon sensors.” Meanwhile, a starter Insteon kit at the online Microsoft store was selling for $199 Tuesday and included a hub, on/off module, motion sensor and Wi-Fi camera.