Items Tagged With hardware

The OpenRemote guys have been pretty busy over the last few months.  From launching their new website and Twitter feed, to publishing a new YouTube channel.  But perhaps most tantalisingly this weeks blog post for the open source project shows prototype hardware up and running - sending commands from an iPhone, across Wi-Fi and out of their ORB hardware device to an IR signal.  Even more interesting it promises that "two more weeks or so and you'll be able to try it out for yourself"  Watch the video after the jump and read on for more information on this open source project and all the links...

The Aviosys IP Power 9212 is an inexpensive way to add 8 inputs and 8 outputs to your home automation system that are network addressable either from your LAN or from anywhere in the world via the Internet.  Read on for the mini-review...

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...

We reported five weeks ago on the new Sonos Zoneplayers under development.  We know there were some doubters out there but our info was spot on and today we can reveal our world exclusive first photos of the new Sonos ZP120 hardware...

Many years ago I discovered the Automated Home site, and within it was the Node Zero gallery. The projects in that gallery inspired me to build my own. The opportunity came up when moving into my current home - an old semi-detached house needing a little work. There was a period of several weeks between owning the house and moving in that meant that I could go crazy with installing cables without anything getting in the way...