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GE Security's Launch of Advanced Residential Intercom and Audio System Integration Sets Stage for Whole-House Control System (16/4/2007)

GE Security, Inc., a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of the General Electric Co. (NYSE: GE), today announced the launch of SmartCom, a residential intercom and entertainment system that seamlessly blends multi-room audio and intercom capabilities into an easy to install and use, integrated system based on the Smart ConnectionCenter. SmartCom's expandable design will allow it to deliver additional whole-house control features for security, heating and cooling, and other systems.

SmartCom is easy to wire and install using CAT5 cables and standard double electrical box-size trim rings. SmartCom is fully integrated with GE Security's Smart ConnectionCenter, which drives the intercom and audio functions. For the homeowner, SmartCom is user-friendly, intuitive, and features a unique graphical LCD screen that allows the system to display custom room titles and source names. It is also designed to unobtrusively complement a wide range of decorating schemes and is priced to fit into virtually any new home budget.

"SmartCom is a first of its kind residential control system that continues to deliver on GE Security's promise of more and better integrated real-world security solutions," said A. Louis Parker, president and CEO, GE Security. "Today, SmartCom integrates multiple advanced entertainment applications into a centralized system that serves as a model for the residential intercom industry. Soon, it will leverage advanced GE technologies to function as a revolutionary new home control center."

Currently, GE's SmartCom intercom system integrates with whole house audio to automatically mute music for intercom calls. Other key features include:

* Fully programmable LCD Screen * Private room-to-room calling with hands-free answering * "Listen/Monitor" mode button * "Do Not Disturb" button * Center push-to-talk dial that also selects rooms for private calls * Whole-house audio controls for up to four sources, such as MP3, radio, CD, DVD, etc.

SmartCom represents the latest in a long line of customizable, integrated solutions from GE Security. Blending technologies from a wide variety of business units, GE Security continues to deliver a growing portfolio of security products which function together seamlessly to deliver an integrated end-to-end security experience for its customers.

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