The guys over at Vesternet have just given us the skinny on the all new VeraLite Z-Wave home automation controller from Micasaverde.  We can exclusively reveal that they will have the first units into Europe with shipping due to start around the 23rd, they are accepting pre-orders now.  Check out the stats on this interesting new system and the setup video after the jump...

One of the more joyous tasks in the digital home is setting up a monitoring system for your new arrival to the family. BabyPing is a new division of Y-cam Solutions and they aim to make that a much easier and more pleasant task with their new high-quality Wi-Fi IP CCTV setup.  In conjunction with it's free iOS app the system allows parents to watch and listen to their baby on an iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch...

A quick home automation video demo video of the JenNet-IP system controlling lighting via Wi-Fi.  NXP and Belkin WeMo are collaborating to show this system where each light bulb gets its own IPv6 address.  The system uses an enhanced 6LoWPAN network layer as defined by the IETF and targets ultra-low-power IEEE802.15.4-based wireless networking for residential and industrial applications...

Did you know you can turn your iOS or Android device into remote control for your LG CINEMA 3D Smart TV?  Just search for the free “LG Remote App”.  You'll need to pair the app with your LG TV. As long as your smart phone and smart TV are connected to your home Wi-Fi network, this is a snap. After you launch the LG TV Remote App, it will automatically scan for your TV. Once it finds it, just tap “connect” and watch the TV for a code to appear. Plug that in, and you’re good to go...

Crestron will be displaying its new generation MC3 at ISE 2012, the first 3-Series control system powered by Core 3 OS. Creston says this system has been developed and engineered like an IT platform, rather than an AV system, and it's designed to provide a foundation for powerful integrated building technology and advanced home control...

Here's an interesting little video from the guys at Savant showing off their novel take on a universal remote.  The 'Select' is a hardware device that you dock with an iPod Touch to create the worlds only multi-touch, retina display, home automation remote control.  Check out the video after the jump...

The latest version of TPControl software from home automation giants AMX has a new "intercom" feature that enables users to communicate from their iOS smartphones and tablets as well as a range of Android devices.  If you already have the TPControl app then simply apply the latest free upgrade to get the new features...

The Vera 2 Z-Wave home automation controller is being superseded by two new models over the coming months.  A new Vera 'Lite' will be a cut down version without Wi-Fi, and is expected in a month or two.  But before that the more powerful full Vera 3 unit is launching first which includes a new version 5 of the MiOS user interface.  We have news from the guys at Vesternet on how you can reserve yourself one of the first few units into the UK...

Wi-Fi CCTV cameras are so convenient, even better if you can pan and tilt from a remote location while viewing your home from your smartphone.  But what if all that was available in a device that cost just £40?  Well it is with the this CCTV camera, a wireless IP camera with 2 way pan/tilt, built-in microphone and speaker plus it supports mobile phone viewing and WEP/WPA/WAP2....