Plex Launch New Web Client and PlexPass Subscription
The Plex guys have been busy again and earlier this morning they outlined in 3 new blog posts (part1 part2 part3) a new version of the Plex…
August 2012
HDMI Wall Plates with IR
Keene Electronics have just launched a new kit of HDMI Wall Plates with built-in IR capability. The pair of faceplates are passive so require no…
Netatmo Launch Personal Weather Station for iOS iPhone and iPad
French start-up Netatmo have just launched a new personal weather station for your iPhone or iPad. The system comprises of a mains/usb powered indoor station…
RANT: Another Day, Another “Incompatible” Home Automation Range
Earlier this week another major manufacturer (Panasonic) announced a raft of new smart home hardware, software and cloud services. They join the long list of…
KNX plus Comfort – Smart Home System Photos
Whether you’re looking for inspiration for your own home automation setup or just a dreamer we all love looking at cool smart home installations. This…
Useful Gadget of the Week: 3.5mm Jack Plug to CAT5 Adaptors for IR Extender
If you need to extend your hard wired IR distribution system over CAT5 here’s a really useful set of adaptors. The Keene Electronics 3.5mm jack…
Belkin WeMo Home Automation Modules to Hit UK this Year
The new Belkin WeMo home automation range has been making waves in the USA since its launch earlier this year and even IFTTT has got…
Crestron Release New Home Automation Design Templates For iPad
Crestron have just released a set of new VT Pro-e design templates for their iPad Home Automation interface. They say the new graphics are a complete redesign and…
Important Stuff – Securing Your Digital Lifestyle
If you weren’t following the horror story of Wired journalist Mat Honan’s personal hacking over the weekend, then do yourself a favour and read his…
Open Source Freedomotic Home Automation Software Updated
Our friends over at Freedomotic, the open source Home Automation Software project, have sent us details of their latest update. Version 5.3.0 is now available for download…
Koala iPad Wall Mount Fits in Seconds
We are always on the look out for some cheap wall mount action for our iPad and this looks just the ticket – particularly if…