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We've just got news on a raft of updates across the Comfort Smart Home Alarm system.  Most notable of all is the news that Comfort II's CPU is now based on Flash technology (from firmware 5.xxx on). This means that new firmware can be downloaded by Comfigurator, the Comfort software (latest Version 2.2.1).  You'll also need the UCM05, which is the new Flash-based replacement for the UCM01.  Here's some other news for Comfort users... 

AlertMe is a new UK service launching early next year that will definitely be of interest to home automators.  "AlertMe is an intelligent home security and monitoring service that connects straight to you. AlertMe uses your broadband and a variety of clever sensors around your home to put you in control..

It is not the aim of this article to teach you how to become an internet expert - only to give you an insight into what you are likely to experience if you decide to embrace the technology of signaling alarms over the internet. With this in mind, acronyms will be used as little as possible for fear of discouraging the less technical readers.

 

This shiny aluminium and glass gadget is more reminiscent of the new iMac than a door lock. But f you need a touchscreen lock on your door this could be for you...