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  PLACES TO BUY
   

 

 

 

Cytech

http://www.cytech.biz/

Comfort, the Intelligent Home System, is an advanced integrated intruder alarm and home automation system with voicemail, expandable from 8 inputs/outputs to 128 inputs/outputs, compliant to EN50131 for Europe. Comfort can be used  with keypads, touchscreens, any local or remote telephone, internet webserver, GSM module, designer Scene switches, and handheld remote controls like the Phllips Pronto. Comfort is compatible with X10, C-Bus, KNX/EIB, Dynalite, Lutron, Rako and Ulti lighting systems.  Other features include Time Programs, dial-out doorphone, Vacation Mode which simulates occupancy when you are away on holidays, automatic sunset times and daylight saving adjustments. Cytech Europe Ltd is the UK/European representative of Cytech Technology, the manufacturer of the Comfort system.

Lets Automate

http://www.letsautomate.com
One of the largest distributors of home automation and home cinema equipment in the UK. Let's Automate is also the UK's largest retailer of the Philips Pronto range of universal remote controls, a distributor for the amazing HomeVision X10 home controller, and distributes the Roomba Intelligent Floor Vacuum, Clipsal, AEI, Lutron and many other quality products. Let's Automate specialises in the supply of X10 based products, and associated hardware. All X10 products are always available in abundance. Additional offerings are Xantech Infra-Red splitters, IR emitters and receivers, wall mounted touchscreens, voice recognition software and hardware, cctv video cameras, cabling, and weather and Vehicle Alert probes. In fact everything you need to completely automate your home!  Order on-line securely at www.letsautomate.com. Telephone 0871-871 8885 for pre-sales assistance.

Laser Business
Systems Ltd

http://www.laser.com
Laser Business Systems Ltd is an official X-10 home automation products distributor and sole UK distributor of Barix and EDV products.  We also design and manufacture custom home automation products and stock a good range of Ethernet based MP3 players. We have been supplying X-10 and other Home Automation products since 1995. You can buy with confidence from one of the UK's largest and longest established home automation distributors.

The C-Bus Shop

http://www.cbus-shop.com
The flagship of the Clipsal® Integrated Systems' product range, Clipsal Bus, or C-Bus™, is a fully programmable control and management system that is designed to transform energy savings into reduced power bills. Clipsal C-Bus is microprocessor controlled wiring system that offers complete control of lighting and other electrical services. Clipsal C-Bus also provides the platform for a total building automation system that can be integrated with air-conditioning and security systems. We are the one-stop source for your entire Clipsal C-Bus networking needs. While the advanced C-Bus technology is relatively new to the UK, we are not. The CBus Shop is backed by the longest established online home automation e-tailer in the UK. We have been serving the home automation market since 1995. We have the knowledge, stock, staff and facilities to ensure that you get the best possible deal and service. We can offer standard retail accounts, trade accounts and verified Integrator accounts with appropriate levels of discount.

Comfort Home Controls

http://www.home-control.co.uk
Comfort Home Controls are the UK based manufacturers of the Comfort Intelligent Home System and are the UK North West regional X10 stockists. Their roots are in system installation and design having previously been NACOSS approved and operating to ISO9002, this gives insight into design and understanding of installation issues. They gives a first class support service to their customers both trade and retail. They recommend professional installation and provide contact and scope details of Comfort Installers around the UK. Their dial-up Comfort doorphone is probably the only one available in the world which allows the owner to talk to a visitor at their door using local and remote telephones (requires Comfort Main CPU). They also specialise in complimentary products for the Comfort System such as Touchscreens, Webserver, X-10 Modules, Clipsal C-BUS Modules, Curtain Motors, Audio/Video Distribution, Cameras and various specialist Wireless Detectors and Sensors. The Comfort system has been reviewed by this site, they have a dedicated egroup following and provide regular updates and support via their very useful web site.

Pathway

http://www.pathwaydata.co.uk
Pathway Data Limited - Computer Telephony Integration.  Pathway Data Limited were established in 1995 and supply Computer Telephony Integration (CTI) hardware and software including:- The Meteor and Satellite caller ID devices Conversation recording devices Autodialling and hands free phone devices Computer controlled telephone systems Software development kits for professional and home users Off the shelf call management applications.  Order on line or call for next day delivery in the UK.

UK Automation

http://www.uk-automation.co.uk
UK Automation - Automate your life at our home automation superstore! We supply the best products from leading brands and manufacturers such as X10, C-Bus, Opus Multi-Room, Centralite and Merlin garage openers at great prices. We aim to ship in-stock items the same day, and offer a 30 day money back guarantee. Plus, with free UK delivery on orders over £200 you can be sure you're getting a top deal on all your home automation equipment.

Audiovision

http://www.audiovision.co.uk
Audiovision are the UK's leading home automation and home theatre supplier and installer. From design, consultantancy through to part and full installation with an outstanding after sales support. We work with self builders, house renovators to multiple dwelling and apartment complexes. Audio, Video, Lighting control, CCTV and heating control, direct dealers for Opus, Livingcontrol, Crestron, AMX, Lutron, Rako, Systemline, iDyl Servers, Futronix. National install team call 0845 130 5905 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for further details.
KAT5 http://www.kat5.tv
KAT5 is an affordable system that allows high quality S-Video and Stereo AV signals to be distributed around the home over low cost CAT5 cabling using plug and play modules (review here KAT5 modules)
IntelliHome http://www.intellihome.be
IntelliHome is a European online distributor of the X-10 220-240V/50Hz product range. Ordering is easy through a secured webserver!
Maplin http://www.maplin.co.uk/
Chain of electronics shops across the UK. Very useful for getting all the "bits" for your HA projects
Home Automation Systems http://www.smarthome.com
The largest on-line HA products catalogue. An American site, but lots of the products can be used it the UK.
The Red Rat http://www.redrat.co.uk
British made, affordable infrared remote control of whatever you want using your PC. Version 3 now available (USB).
   
Habitek Ltd http://www.habitek.co.uk
Habitek is now the Master Distributor for Applied Digital ( Leopard TouchScreen Controller, and Ocelot Stand Alone Controller ) products.
Cyber Select http://www.cyberselect.co.uk
CyberSelect is a one-stop shop with a comprehensive range of home automation, networking and multiroom audio products.

 

  SYSTEM INSTALLERS
 

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  MANUFACTURERS & DISTRIBUTORS
Clipsal http://www.clipsal.co.uk
Clipsal sell a great range of modular faceplates into which you can snap all sorts of connectors, RJ-45, TV Coax, Phones, F-Type etc.  Used all over our house and highly recommended!
Custom Solutions Inc http://www.csi3.com
Makers of the superb "HomeVision" controller that I use as the hub of my HA system. Great site and a great product!
AEI Security Ltd http://www.easylife.co.uk
Newly updated web site (and new URL). Great new products including the Computer Remote Controlled Mains Adapters and the Revolutionary EcoSwitch. Plus other automation & security products for the UK.
Linn http://www.linn.co.uk/
High quality Scottish Hifi company than produce the superb (and expensive) Knekt multi-room system
QED Audio Products http://www.qed.co.uk/
Makers of "Room Link" and "SystemLine" multi room Hi-Fi systems. Less expensive than the Linn system. Full email, phone, fax and postal address details can be found on the Contacts page
Living Control Ltd. http://www.livingcontrol.com/
Living Control Ltd produce a high spec multi-room HiFi system designed in and for the UK.
Lutron http://www.lutron.com/
American hard-wired lighting system. Quality (and expensive) mood lighting for your home or business. There is a UK distributor for these products. Details on the website
LiteTouch http://www.litetouch.com/
American hard-wired lighting system. Quality (and expensive) mood lighting for your home.
   
Crestron http://www.crestron.com/
"Along with high quality audio and video distribution products, Crestron produce premium quality control and automation systems combining state of the art active matrix colour touch panel control and ethernet connectivity"
JDS Technologies http://www.jdstechnologies.com/
Manufacturer of the TimeCommander, TimeCommander Plus and Stargate home automation controllers
One For All http://www.oneforall.co.uk
Home of the One For All remote controls. You can request extended codes for your remote from the American and European mirrors of this site
Custom Automation Technologies, Inc http://www.customautomationtech.com
US based - We specialize in providing complete automation solutions that are tailored to the needs of each customer.  We offer everything from supplying hardware to the hobbyist, to supplying a complete system along with consulting, design, programming and training services. 

 

  REFERENCE
Home Automation Index http://www.homeautomationindex.com
Dan Hoehnen's page is THE Home Automation Index. This American site is surely the most comprehensive list of worldwide HA Links on the Net.
X10 Home Automation Knowledge Base  http://www.geocities.com/ido_bartana/
Ido Bartana's amazing website contains X10 theory, tips and tricks but best of all detailed plans of interesting modifications for your X10 modules.  How to silence the click of an appliance module, how to convert a US module to work in the UK etc. Great site!
SmartHouse Magazine (UK) http://www.smart-house.net/
International Smart House is the UKs first magazine dedicated to "Smart" houses.
   
Electronic House http://www.electronichouse.com
American Home Automators magazine
Home Toys http://www.hometoys.com/
Great Canadian HA resource site. Including excellent bi-monthly on-line Emagazine with features, reviews, interviews and projects.
X10 http://www.x10.com
X-10's own web site. Although American it has plenty of information of interest to UK home automators including downloadable software for the CM12U to review
   
UK DIY FAQs  http://www.diyfaq.org.uk
The Web home for the UK's "Do It Yourself" FAQs. Very informative sections on mains consumer units and home security as well as all the other heating/plumbing decorating subjects etc. Also has a useful list of UK on-line resources for DIY. 
   
Remote Central http://www.remotecentral.com/
Great US site with reviews of the all the latest remotes.  Also *THE* resource on the Net for ccf files for the Philips Pronto/ProntoPro/Marantz RC-5000 etc.  If you are looking for the codes for a particular device then try here first!
Home Automation Org http://home-automation.org
This site describes itself as "the most complete guide to home automation information on the web."
UK Caller ID FAQ http://www.ainslie.org.uk/callerid.htm
This Caller ID FAQ aims to tell you all you need to know about Caller ID - how it works, the best phones to use, how to retrieve it on your computer and independent reviews of dozens of Caller ID programs. 
How Stuff Works http://www.howstuffworks.com
A fascinating site that describes how stuff works! It covers everything from a telephone to a toilet.  Really interesting site!
   
UK White Goods  http://www.ukwhitegoods.co.uk
This site is dedicated to domestic appliances with news of new technologies, connected appliances and help forums for problems with appliances.

 

  SOFTWARE
   
HomeSeer Technologies LLC http://www.homeseer.com
The amazing HomeSeer software from HomeSeer Technologies adds an unbelievable array of features to the CM12U computer interface.  For example it allows you to control your home over the web! It also supports the UK made P.C. Remote providing very inexpensive two way X10 and IR automation.  Check it out NOW!
Talking Caller ID http://www.TalkingCallerID.com
American shareware now modified to work with the UK caller ID format (in conjunction with the Meteor Caller ID box and possibly some caller ID modems. Talking Caller ID is a shareware program that actually talks to you, telling you who is calling before you pick up the phone. It can also function as a  full featured answering machine, email and page you of new calls received and eliminate telemarketers.
XTension http://www.shed.com
If you've got a Mac then here's two-way X-10 software for it!
Misterhouse http://www.misterhouse.net
Running on both Windows & Linux, Misterhouse is an extremely powerful HA controller. Capable of interfacing with just about anything, and extremely flexible
Cinemar  http://www.cinemaronline.com
Cinemar's software suite provides a stunning graphical user interface (GUI) to navigate your media on any PC or specified DVD Mega Changers. Or - turn your TabletPC, computer, or television into a beautiful color remote control. MainLobby, our home automation application, comes with hundreds of professionally designed buttons and backgrounds. Just drag-and-drop buttons onto your screen and assign events/actions to control your computer or equipment.
xAP  http://www.xapautomation.org
xAP is an open protocol intended to support the integration of
telemetry and control devices primarily within the home - it is the glue
that supports the interconnectivity of Home Automation devices.

 

  PERSONAL HOME PAGES
DIY Home Automation http://www.diyha.co.uk  
Keith Doxey must have been born with a soldering iron in his hand! His site is a huge on-line resources for everyone interested in HA and electronics! Keith is also now selling his famous KAT5 modules for sending high quality audio and video over CAT5 cable.  Don't miss this great UK site.
Mike Huggins Page http://www.blackfirs.com/
Black Firs is a beautiful house near London that is quite possibly the most automated in the UK to date! Excellent picture on this site of what a real home automation set-up looks like.
Worm Purple http://www.wormpurple.com
Steve Morgan, another UK home automator, describes his very interesting HA system.
Nigel Orr http://www.orrsys.co.uk/electronics/index.html
Ideas and designs for UK home automators, including a guide to automation cabling in UK houses
   
BDL's Home Page http://www.bdlhome.com/
A home Automator from the UK describes his system.  Site has recently been updated with many new interesting features!
   
   
Automated It http://www.automated.it/
"In about 1996 I stumbled across a website explaining how it was possible to control lights and appliances from a PC without having to run any extra cabling. This sparked my interest somewhat as I'd always watched programs like Star Trek and wished that I could walk into a room and say "lights on" - and of course they would."
   
Paul Gordon http://paulgordon.homeip.net
We are Paul and Wendy, and welcome to our site. We live in East London, and this website documents Paul's quest to create a technologically advanced home in the shell of a Victorian terraced house, Wendy's view on the  whole thing, and any other thing that we think people may find remotely interesting.
   
Darren Baker   http://www.darrenhome.co.uk
"A real mish mash of HA stuff that will one day become integrated once I have stopped buying all the toys forced on me by UKHA :)"
   
Gadget Shed   http://www.gadgetshed.co.uk
When we bought our new house we wanted a new alarm system.  What we ended up with is a house full of gadgets and a good deal of automation including HomeVision, Comfort, HomeSeer, automated lighting and garden irrigation etc
Frank McAlinden   http://www.users.bigpond.com/armagh/ 
A HomeVision & Genisis Alarm user in Australia.  "The purpose of this Website is to share my Home Automation related experiences with fellow enthusiasts."
   
Mollyology   http://www.mollyology.com
"This site is aimed at sharing my experiences with automating my home and trying not to frighten away our visiting friends. The most interesting areas of the site in these early days is the projects section and recently the Electronics How To. I started to teach myself electronics when I was between jobs for a few weeks at the end of 2001 and it has blossomed since then"
SiliconPixel  http://www.siliconpixel.com/gallery/
A gallery of pictures of various projects and equipment in my HA enabled house
   
Dans HA System  http://www.homeautomationindex.com/mysystem.html
My current system is based around a pc running Windows 95, the HomeVision controller, and the Comfort controller. I designed it with 3 main objectives. These objectives, in order of priority, are: 1.Must be easy for my wife to use 2.Each component (HVAC, security, phone, lighting, etc.) must be able to function independently (in case the pc is down) 3.Must be installed in such a way as to be aesthetically pleasing and also be easily removed if we move (if the buyers don't want to pay for it).
   
EmbeddedComputer http://www.embeddedcomputer.co.uk
My site is my attempt to show what I am doing with my home automation system. Although not as elaborate as some systems out there, mine is a compromise of what the other half (SWMBO) will put up with and what I can get away with. :o)
  My main interest is in using CAN bus for my new designs. After having worked with CAN bus offshore on subsea systems and now in a Telematics environment, I realised the possible potential as a home control system. Although only a fledgling system at present, I am currently undertaking a much larger project, similar in concept to the excellent Cbus system, which I plan to document on my website. Although I could easily buy the Cbus system, I prefer the challenge of doing it for myself....Have a look around and let me know what you think.
   
   
Eat Worms http://www.eatworms.org.uk/ha
Eatworms" - Information on Dean Smith's HA system, including X10, Comfort and HomeSeer. Includes details of his implementation of the RS232 Caller ID Hack, Central Heating/Hot Water control and a Homeseer plug-in for the Quasar temperature probe board.
 

 
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