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Powerline adapters have been around for a while.  They provide a great way to add an Ethernet socket to locations where running a network cable would be impractical.  Now UK tech start-up company, Power Ethernet, has launched the ‘PE Socket, the first product to integrate Powerline networking technology directly into an electrical outlet.  Check out the video after the jump...

We love a good hardware hack and here's a great one from Automated Home reader Martin Howell.  A Velleman IR kit plus a makeup mirror and some Arduino jiggery-pokery allows Martin's home to let him know when there's something in his mail box on the gatepost...

Our American readers will soon be able to enjoy AlertMe's wireless home automation technology after they just announced a strategic partnership with the huge American retailer - Lowe's.  The home improvement company's new 'Iris' service will be based on the AlertMe hub and give users to monitor and control their thermostats, smart plugs, lighting, door locks, motion and contact sensors from their smartphones...

Almost 4 years ago we ran an article on the news that 220v Insteon was coming to the UK and Europe.  For one reason or another this didn't happen but today we're delighted to be the first blog to be given the exclusive news direct from Joe Dada that "The long wait is near its end."  We can confirm European spec Insteon units are already in use on trials and they will ship in 2012....

One of the most common questions we've heard over the years on Automated Home is how can I control my heating when I'm away from my house or holiday home.  Well here's a really interesting new product that offers a solution at a price that's more more affordable than the systems we've looked at in the past.  We talked to the guys at VVS Technologies about their new heating to cellular interface hardware called 'HeatSlave'...