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RFXCOM have announced their new USB 433.92MHz home automation transceiver - the RFXtrx433.  This device has replaced the USB receiver and USB transmitter and has flash memory so that new protocols can be added in the future.  It already supports a few protocols that were not available with the previous RFXCOM, such as Mertik Maxitrol gas fireplace, and a few La Crosse and TFA weather sensors.  But most interest will probably be for the addition of support for the popular LightwaveRF range of modules...

If you're serious about home automation then you'll probably want a powerful controller at the heart of your system.  Polish smart home specialist, Fibaro have launched just such a device, and the new "Home Center 2" is a handsome aluminum clad Z-Wave system which the makers say "redefines Z-Wave based home automation and introduces the real Home Intelligence"...

It's no secret that we're big Plex fans here at Automated Home.  But while we love our Mac mini powered setup on the main AV system, even a second hand Mac mini of suitable spec is around £350 these days.  That's why we were excited to hear of a £100 box that would bring us the Plex experience.  It's been a while since the announcement but finally we've got our hands on one of the new LG ST600 TV Upgrader boxes.  Read on to find out how it performs...

The guys over at Vesternet have just given us the skinny on the all new VeraLite Z-Wave home automation controller from Micasaverde.  We can exclusively reveal that they will have the first units into Europe with shipping due to start around the 23rd, they are accepting pre-orders now.  Check out the stats on this interesting new system and the setup video after the jump...