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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"...

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...

The Vera 2 Z-Wave home automation controller is being superseded by two new models over the coming months.  A new Vera 'Lite' will be a cut down version without Wi-Fi, and is expected in a month or two.  But before that the more powerful full Vera 3 unit is launching first which includes a new version 5 of the MiOS user interface.  We have news from the guys at Vesternet on how you can reserve yourself one of the first few units into the UK...

Here's a two-part video demo showing an OpenRemote setup controlling a Z-Wave home automation system - "In this video, Marcus Redeker shows OpenRemote controller with an iPhone user interface controlling Z-Wave enabled hardware -- door sensor, light and dimmer and a motion sensor.  The Z-Wave hardware is controlled via an IP-to-ZWave gateway from HomeScenario.  OpenRemote helps installers integrate various protocols and devices including popular home automation protocols such as KNX, Lutron, Insteon, X10, Z-Wave, GlobalCache and 1-Wire."  Check out the 2 videos below...

These Fibaro modules are designed to be retrofitted behind your existing light and appliance switches, converting them to the wireless Z-Wave home automation system.  Makers claim a 5 minute install time and there are 4 different types available, a universal dimmer, a motor controller for blinds and shutters, plus two relays to switch loads of 1.5kw or 3kw...