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A new £100 IR distribution system has been launched by Keene Electronics. With very reasonably priced ad-on emitters and especially receivers (£7.99 - £12.99) the higer priced gear like Xantech have a new challenger on their hands...

"The ultimate distribution system for Infra Red signals. It allows you to control equipment by IR remote, even when the equipment is out of sight, inside cabinets or in remote locations! The IR Commander builds on the proven technology of the Keene IR Distribution amplifier to provide a greatly expanded number of inputs and outputs. Use of optional expansion modules allow up control of equipment up to 50m away, providing a solution for even the most demanding and complex installations. A fully connected unit provides a maximum of 10 IR receiver inputs and 13 IR emitter outputs. It's even possible to couple two Commanders together to provide 20 x 26 if desired"...

"HomeHub, a new and innovative software solution for home security and automation is looking for Beta trial users. HomeHub puts you at the centre of your home. You can control your lighting, appliances, security cameras and entertainment systems through a range of devices whether you're at home or anywhere else in the world...

Gareth Cook has kindly documented his recent installation of the new Sonos wireless whole house audio system.

This is one of the first units into the UK and it's interesting to see so many detailed photos of the units during the setup proceedure...

Some News from Simply Automate on their new products...

"The HA Basics range has been extended to include three new USB units to provide basic but all essential input, output and sensor functions. Coupled with the recently released Harmony 5 software, these units offer reliable and fast switching / input sensing for a range of applications - all without the speed issues associated with X10.

Harmony Announcer, released this week, is a powerful text to speech engine for Harmony 5 - complete with a choice of 3 realistic British SAPI5 Voices, you can make announcements, reminders and warnings via Harmony or X10 events. Pre-order on 0845 644 3330 to be the first to receive this powerful software when released on 14th March.

Automated Home readers are offered 10% discount on published prices for USB units by ordering on 0845 644 3330, simply quote "Automated Home" as discount code"...

Now this looks very nice! We'll be watching this one with interest... "RAD-I/O (Rad-ee-oh) is a new, innovative touch screen solution that will change the way you think about using touch screens in every room of the home or office. For industrial applications, put the touch screens wherever they are most usfeul. RAD-I/O is based on RedRadio's patent pending Fractional Video Display technology...