Marmitek have announced a new inexpensive 3 way IR remote controlled HDMI Switcher.  The 40 Euro (around £33) Connect310 is a 3 to 1 v1.3 full HD device that allows you to connect multiple sources to a single HDMI port on your display device and then switch between them remotely....

Dynalite’s new all-purpose module is flexible enough to accept up to four dual-channel or two quad-channel plug-in modules/cards for different loads.  This allow its channels to be used for many different functions, including dimming or automation of blinds, curtains or fans etc.  This means no more unused channels, as can happen with conventional single function units...

DomotiGa is a new Open Source Home Automation package from the Netherlands.  Written in Gambas basic and almost ready for release, DomotiGa supports X10, RFXCom, Oregon sensors, BlueTooth, Asterisk and many other hardware devices...

So as if to prove his point, a day after our Masked Installer's piece on how the iPhone and iPod Touch are becoming such great Smart Home controllers, Sonos release their free app to control their multiroom music system...

Our friends over at AlertMe continue to improve and develop their smart home security system. Recent additions are a beautiful new interface for the iPhone (other phones supported soon), the announcment of an API for developers to interface to the system and most interestingly news that "SmartPlug" is on the way... 

This morning, Data Robotics have officially launched DroboApps.  Since the announcement of the Drobo SDK beta back in July, over 100 developers have signed up for the program producing around 20 applications for the unit. Amongst these are several applications that will already appeal to the Smart Home enthusiast.  uPnP, iTunes and DLNA apps all help to transform the Drobo from a storage device into a media server…

As winter edges closer for those of us in the northern hemisphere, thoughts once again turn to heating our homes.  This new device promises cost saving and its touch screen beauty along with wi-fi connectivity will give you access to your HVAC system from the Internet ...

Edward Pearson has launched new xAP Plugins for CeBotics HouseBot that lets the software work with any xAP-enabled device on a home automation network, like lighting systems including C-Bus, Dynalite and DMX; 1-Wire temperature/weather monitoring; audio servers like SqueezeCenter; caller ID and more.  Read on for a special limited time offer of 20% off for Automated Home readers...

We reported back in June on some interesting new modules Keene Electronics were working on.  Well their IR Anywhere product has now been launched, allowing you to send your IR remote control signals across IP networks...

You arrive back at your automated pad after a hard day at work. You fire up the home cinema and start to unwind to a great movie.  Then the phone ring and you answer to find someone wanting to sell you double glazing!  Annoying isn’t it.  Well help is at hand from PhoneSpamFilter.co.uk...