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CONTROLTHINK ANNOUNCES THINKESSENTIALS V2.1 PROFESSIONAL EDITION

New York, NY – September 4, 2008 – ControlThink announces ThinkEssentials v2.1 Professional Edition, the premier installer tool for Z-Wave® enabled homes.  Available immediately, this new version adds advanced diagnostics features for Z-Wave networks and configuration tools for Vizia RF® and Vizia RF +™ 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.

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“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® and Windows Vista® (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 http://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.

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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.