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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'...

We just got an email from the guys over at ThinkFlood as they have announced a beta of their RedEye remote control product for Android.  Read on for the details of the free application that allows you to control your home in conjunction with their hardware...

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'...

A very cool video tour of of the Savant Experience Centre in New York City with CEO and founder of Savant, Bob Madonna.  Savant has constructed this 8000 square foot living space to showcase their Apple based home automation system. The video includes demo's of lighting and AV control from the iPad and iPhone as well as touchscreen TVs and back projection screen.  There's even talk of 50 mac minis powering one installation!  Watch and drool... 

Here's a new video preview of the Android client for the HomeSeer smart home HSTouch system. Compatible with Z-Wave, X10, Insteon, UPB and others for controlling your lighting, climate, security and irrigation etc.  Of course you can launch any 'HomeSeer Event' too...