We've always been fascinated by the energy harvesting wireless sensor technology from EnOcean.  The bidirectional self-powered 'green' devices do away with the need for cable in your walls for either power or bus signals.  Now the EnOcean Alliance have announced that their devices are now "fully interoperable with TCP/IP".  Siting the growing customer demand to manage and monitor building and home automation controls over IP networks, the EnOcean Alliance has added IP technology to their products.  Check out the full PR below plus a video that explains the tech...

CUE designs and manufactures IP-based integration systems with control panels and has just launches two new touchscreens that are ideal for home automation applications.  The Cuenium2 range feature PoE and are available in 7" (800 × 480) and 12" (280 × 800) table models, to hang on the wall or recessed into the wall....

1remote for Kaleidescape is a new iPhone and iPad remote control application for Kaleidescape Entertainment Systems that gives you full movie and music control. You are also able to check out your media collection away from home which can be handy when shopping for new films or albums. It can also be integrated with 3rd party home automation systems such as AMX or Crestron for full AV control...

So you want to buy something.  If you're like us you probably turn to Amazon or eBay first.  On-line shopping is great, especially for tech products for your digital home, but sometimes it can be a pain if you have to wait in for a delivery.  Asgard recon they have the answer with their updated line of Parcel Delivery Boxes.  The box is left empty and unlocked ready to receive mail and parcels. The courier puts the parcel inside, closes the lid and locks it.  Asgard say their unique 'signed for' system gives users the option of taking delivery of recorded items too with a unique code system which acts as 'proof of delivery'...

Whether you're an off the grid environmentalist or just want to retro-fit electric blinds where there's no power outlet, then this new system from BTX may be for you.  Described as the first ever solar powered roller blind system, the makers say it only requires around 2 hours per day of 'average sunlight' to trickle charge its batteries and keep it working.  If you have lower light you can move the solar panel to a different position or link multiple panels too,  Check out the video of the patent pending system below...

We've featured projects before from Automated Home reader Klaus and here's his latest.  Recently returned from a job in Dubai, this is a video he's shot of the suitcase demo he used for the presentation.  Read on for the equipment list used for the demo...

Freedom is a new open source home automation project on Google code.  Written in Java it runs on Windows, Linux, Mac and Solaris and it's distributed under GPL2 license.  It supports X10 devices, Android, Arduino, BeagleBoard and more, and can be deployed on a network of cheap peer-to-peer hardware. It is scalable and provides automatic load balancing across nodes on the network.  If you are a professional developer or interested in do it yourself (DIY) building automation, Freedom can help to easily create your own building automation system without starting from scratch.  The team describe the system as a CMS for home automation...

Schneider Electric, the UK distributors of Clipsal C-Bus products, tell us they are hoping to launch the new C-Touch C-5000CT2 Spectrum Touchscreen next month.  The unit is available in wall mounted or desktop versions and includes infrared remote control capability plus proximity sensing for control or screen wake up.  The new display supports 65k colours and shares fascias with the black and white version.  An RS232 port for third party integration and a front mounted USB programming port are also included.  Read on for the specs and retail prices...

ThinkFlood's popular original IR system for iOS devices just got a new big brother.  The RedEye Pro is a rack mount Linux server that attaches to your network to provide IR and Home Automation control.  You can command your home from your iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch with the iOS app, as well as any PC, Smartphone, tablet or other device with a browser.  ThinkFlood are currently developing apps for Android phones and tablets too...

We all know how great an iPad looks mounted on a wall and it's a peach of a home automation touchscreen controller.  We've covered plenty of wall mounting systems already but most have brought groans of pain when we reached the price part of the PR.  He's a new solution, that may not be the prettiest or the highest of tech, but it's refreshingly inexpensive.  Check out the video after the jump...