Yale launched some interesting new locks at CEDIA last month.  Keypad and Touchscreen Versions are available and you can choose from Z-Wave or Zigbee wireless technology.  Yale say the new 'Real Living' range are easily integrated into a wide range of home control and security systems including Control4, and promise this is just the start of their foray into the smart home market...

Our second generation Apple TV just hit our desk so here are some quick unboxing photos for your viewing pleasure....

The guys over at CyberSelect sent us some info on this beautiful wall mount dock for the Apple iPad.  The powered unit charges the Cupertino tablet and creates an in-wall touch panel to rival the top home automation systems.   The motorised slot tilts forward by 20° to allow you to remove the iPad too.  Several additions to the range are due before the end of this year including one with a composite output and another in landscape format.  Read on for the details and specs...

Over the past few weeks our xAP forum has been a hot bed of activity as the application formerly known as 'xAP Joggler' has been updated to 'xAP Flash', reflecting its ability to run on other hardware (and indeed any Flash capable browser).  So if you're looking for a Flash based front end to control many different home automation sub-systems then read on for a summary of the new features and changes from Kevin and the beta testers (good name for a band?)...

Wi-Fi network coverage is rapidly moving towards becoming a human right, rather than just a nice thing to have.  In the custom installer world that means multiple wireless access points, that must be neatly installed and provide a good coverage.  At last weeks CEDIA show Pakedge revealed a new in-ceiling WAP design that claims many firsts... 

Here's an Automated Home exclusive first look at the brand new outdoor CCTV camera from EyeSpy247.  The IP65 rated network cam produces three VGA res video streams ( H.264, MPEG-4 and M-JPEG) at 30fps and can be viewed easily from your mobile phone .  Its automatic IR cut filter gives true colour during daylight hours and Infrared illumination of over 10 metres in total darkness.  The tiny unit is Windows, Mac and Linux friendly and also houses PIR and sound trigger sensors, 2 way audio and 802.11N wireless.  Read on for the price, the links and the ful PR...

Touch Panel Control are demonstrating their new Android app for AMX at the CEDIA Expo in Atlanta. The software turns your Android device into a fully functional touch panel for controlling AMX home automation systems.  TPControl will initially be available for the Dell Streak and the Samsung Galaxy and will be ready for a full range of tablet devices from other manufacturers by the first quarter of 2011...

Savant has been using Apple hardware for smart home applications for years now.  Today's latest announcement is the 'Touch Remote' - a device that transforms an iPod Touch into a home automation remote control, complete with hard buttons (often the thing that's most lacking in a touch based remote control).  Savant point out this is a remote that you can also use for VoIP phone calls and FaceTime chat.  Savant’s Touch Remote will be on display at CEDIA 2010 and will ship to dealers Q1, 2011 with an MSRP of $399...

A new 'Living by Danfoss' series of wireless, Z-Wave, smart home products includes this radiator thermostat.  With claimed energy savings of up to 23% the system allows you to control the all the radiators around your home from a central display and control unit...