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...

Lighting control and automation group, Dynalite, has launched the 100BT Ethernet gateway series.  The 100BT series permits Ethernet connectivity between Dynalite’s peer-to-peer communications serial bus network, DyNet, Dynalite control systems and third-party technologies, such as audio-visual and building automation systems...

This time we're joined by Ian Lowe and Mal Lansell of the xPL Project.  We discuss how the open source Home Automation Protocol came about, how it aims to be the "glue" in your smart home setup and the variety of hardware that can talk to each other through the systems hub...

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The DB9 Connectors from the MaxBlox EZ Termination System allow you to terminate your cable with just a screwdriver!  Ideal for those RS-232 or RS-422 cables in a home automation setup, these are a god-send when you want a fast finish and don't want to get the soldering iron out...