Melissa Brandon uses a 10-inch touch screen visual remote control to raise the shades in the master bedroom of an automated home in Mandeville used for Select Automation demonstrations. Remotes are also used to control everything from ceiling fans to lights, music, thermostats, security cameras, locks and hot tubs to lifting artwork to reveal a plasma screen TV.
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BILL FEIG
Scott Mattson, chief operations officer of Select Automation, stands next to a computer brain that tests components for installation as part of an automated home system.
Select Automation
What: Automated technology solutions for houses, apartments and condos Founder: Kerry Dell Brandon Applications: Control everything from ceiling fans to lights, music, thermostats, security cameras, movies, music, window blinds, locks and hot tubs from remote keypads anywhere on your property or from Web portals anywhere in the world Package Costs: From $4,999 and up; Brandon invested $300,000 in automation products in a $3 million home Where: Headquartered in Mandeville, with Louisiana and Florida sales offices, and plans for nationwide and global distribution Immediate Goal: Identifying dealers in local markets who can install Select Automation home systems