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The US version of the Slingbox now has a client for windows SmartPhones. Hopefully the PAL version won't be far behind. You'll need a smartphone with 3G capabilities or a wifi hotspot to be able to stream content while away from your home...

"GSMGuard 300 - The mobile alarm system that secures without a permanent telephone connection - Place the GSMguard300 Unit in a convenient location in your home (or storage area, vacation home, garage, etc.). The alarm system is powered by the mains supply that is included or 9 Volts. Place a SIM card (not included) in the control unit. Attach the door/window sensors and monitor the provided siren (if desired). Once installed, you can use the GSMguard300 as a normal alarm system...

Here's an interesting device that has home automation applications. The £80 Z-text SMS Modem allows you to sending SMS text messages over a normal fixed Line, so no SIM/contract is required, and also allows text messaging where there have traditionally been signal strenth issues on the GSM network...

UK company Compulogic have just released their new LinkTx product. This unit is an SMS based monitoring unit, with multiple applications, including home automation.

"The LinkTx is an SMS based monitoring unit, allowing a GSM mobile or GSM enabled computer system to receive alarms and other information from remote locations. Additionally, text messages can be sent to turn equipment on or off and receive up to date measurement and alarm information directly to a mobile phone or PC. An optional combined Ethernet and GPRS web server module is also available enabling all monitored LinkTx inputs and outputs to be viewed or changed in a web browser...

"Home Securer 1.00 - GSM based product for home systems monitoring and control - comes with new attractive prices and software improvements. Home Securer 1.00 is a compact product of new generation for home monitoring and control of attached systems, profiting from the GSM technology for improving the reliability of existing security systems. Despite its name, Home Securer 1.00 is designated also for industrial and business sites and offices, which require remote control and management.The integrated in Home Securer 1.00 GSM module is tri-banded: 900/1800/1900. Home Securer software could be remotely configured or report the status using SMS, Data connection or GPRS. Furthermore via a Data connection or GPRS could be received a log with registered by the Home Securer 1.00 events and performed actions. The installed software allows number identification on voice call or in SMS receiving and undertaking of response action. Home Securer software supports analogue and digital inputs and digital outputs, configuration of 3 activation thresholds for the inputs, it also supports timers and functional operators IF THEN ELSE and WHILE. The GSM can be used in modem mode. Through the integrated native Mini USB interface Home Securer 1.00 could be locally configured from a PC, using original on-screen configuration software. Accidental access is prevented by unique device password and name. Home Securer 1.00 has a FULLY FUNCTIONAL eCos-BASED REAL-TIME OPERATING SYSTEM...