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We thought 2008 would turn out to be the year that Z-Wave finally hit a critical mass in Europe.  But we're well into the 2nd quarter and modules are still thin on the ground here in the UK at least.  It's getting really old reading more and more press releases on new products without actually seeing anything available, but here's another one anyway.  One day we might actually be able to buy some of this stuff...

We've just got some details through from Pulse Living on their new smart home system.  We're being teased with some beautiful publicity shots of their new kit.  Three touchscreen options are available for example, two in-wall and 1 stand alone.  Features include widescreen and potrait options, LED backlighting, Wi-Fi and some models can be powered over CAT5.  The system controller runs on embedded Windows CE 5 and includes Z-Wave / KNX/EIB, 2 ethernet ports and RS232...

This morning Danfoss launched their new Z-Wave radiator thermostat.  The RA Plus-w gives wireless control of your home heating system by replacing your existing radiator thermostats with this motorises unit.  Once installed, home heating can be controlled from a huge range Z-wave transmitter, including via PC interface, mobile phone and the Web...

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...

More good news on the UK Z-Wave front.  We've been contacted by Hawking Technology with information on the UK launch of their "Home Remote" Z-Wave solution.  Here's a quote from Hawking's Sales Manager Europe, Samy Moustafa...