Items Tagged With wireless

The new CM15Pro from Marmitek is like a CM12 on acid!  As well as the usual X10 powerline functionality the CM15 also includes a built in RF transceiver.  The unit has other significant advantages over the CM12 including a logic engine and 8 times more memory meaning it can cope with over 1,400 timers/macros compared to around 100 in the older unit...

We've been watching the innovative "AlertMe" home security system with interest over its development process.  Today marks the official launch of the package onto the market.  If you're looking for a self install home security and monitoring system you should check out the AlertMe video after the jump for a great explanation of how it works...

Control4 have announced their latest home controller - the HC-500.   In addition to its Home Automation credentials of lighting, temperature and security control, it also offers multi-room music from its built-in media server. The unit is expected to ship in March and packs IR, Serial, wired Ethernet, Wifi and Zigbee.  Read on for the details...

The RegHardware have an interesting little video from CES on this USB adapor that allows you to connect up to 6 monitors to your PC.  The device from DisplayLink is said to cost around £40 and is available now.  A wireless version is due around the middle of this year at around £100 which would have great applications in a smart home.  Imagine a single central PC sending CCTV pictures, RSS Feeds, Movies etc to several different screens around the home wirelessly!  Watch the videos after the jump...   

Actiontec have taken one of the Innovations awards at the CES show with their newly announced zControl (ZCHAV1) which will be available from next month at around $400 - "The zControl gives you the ability to automatically add consumer devices to the network such as IP cameras, thermostats, powered shades, garage doors or lights, and then control them, not only from any location in your home, but anywhere in the world where you can access the Internet. Plus, you can capture and store any activity recorded by any of your IP cameras. With the zControl™, you can bring your home with you wherever you go...