ControlThink Announces ThinkEssentials(R) v2.1 Professional Edition

2008-09-11 20:54:01 -

www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/mmg.cgi?eid=5776417 - ControlThink announces ThinkEssentials v2.1 Professional Edition, the premier installer tool for Z-Wave(R) enabled homes. Available immediately, this new version adds advanced diagnostics features for Z-Wave networks and configuration tools for Vizia RF(R) and Vizia RF +(TM) devices.

ThinkEssentials v2.1 Professional Edition introduces backup and restore features for Z-Wave networks as well as signal strength analysis for compatible Z-Wave devices. It also offers simple configuration of scenes, zones and 2-way communication in Vizia RF and Vizia RF + networks. And ThinkEssentials makes it simple to integrate Vizia RF + devices into HAI, Crestron and other third-party systems through automatic setup of the Vizia RF + RS232 Interface.

"With this free update, we are providing our advanced users a powerful tool suite to set up, diagnose and backup their Z-Wave and Vizia RF + installations. Combined with the ability to generate unique network IDs for each installation, this tool lowers installation costs for both large and small Z-Wave networks," said Chris Walker, ControlThink CTO.

The new software is a free update for all existing ThinkEssentials v2.0 customers. It is compatible with Windows XP(R) and Windows Vista(R) (including 64-bit editions).

ThinkEssentials v2.1 is available immediately for $49.95 (Standard Edition) or $99.95 (Professional Edition). It can be ordered online at www.controlthink.com/thinkessentials/ or through a Leviton authorized reseller. For a limited time, every copy of ThinkEssentials includes a ThinkStick Z-Wave USB Adapter at no additional charge.

About ControlThink

ControlThink creates reliable, affordable and easy-to-use home and building control solutions. ControlThink is making home control simpler and more affordable for all homeowners. For more information about ControlThink, visit www.controlthink.com or call 888.90.THINK.

Vizia RF + is a trademark and ControlThink, ThinkEssentials and Vizia RF are registered trademarks of Leviton Manufacturing Company. Windows, Windows XP and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Z-Wave is a registered trademark of Zensys A/S.

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Pamela Winikoff, 718-281-6155