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So bulbs are this months thing.  NXP have announced their new GreenChip IP Smart Lighting Solution which allows users to "monitor, manage and control every light bulb from any Internet-enabled device". Their partnership with GreenWave Reality brings intelligent lighting control to CFL and SSL (LED) lamps with support for IP v4 and v6.  The low power IP hardware also includes support for other standards including ZigBee.  Check out the video below...

Yesterdays announcement that Google have arrived in the Home Automation world continues to make waves.  This morning Engadget have got their hands on some of the wireless LED bulbs show in the demos and have revealed some interesting details about them...

If you were looking for a global player powerful enough to enter the Home Automation space and finally create a universal standard I guess Google may be near the top of your list.  Earlier today at Google's I/O 2011 event, the search behemoth announce a new framework for smart home applications called 'Android @ Home'...

Here at Automated Home we've followed the rise and rise of Brilliant Living, the Smart Home Technology, Home Cinema, Lighting and Interior Design company based in North Yorkshire.  Along with their recently acquired CEDIA membership they've just released the latest incarnation of their website as well as scooping the Artcoustic award for Residential Installation of the Month...

Here's some more eco friendly home automation designed to give you that warm fuzzy, 'saving the planet' feeling.  The Eco Sensor Lamp is a compact florescent bulb with the usual long life and low energy features married to a PIR sensor and timer.  While it may be a little dumb in the grand scheme of today's smart homes, its truly automated unlike many other systems.  Once movement is detected the bulb can be set to remain lit for anything from 10 seconds to 5 minutes.  Available in bayonet and screw fittings now at under £16...