mControl, the Windows Media Centre Edition Smart Home plugin from Embedded Automation has just been upgraded to version 1.4. With the upgrade comes support for the Z-Wave wireless mesh based home automation modules. Registered users of V1.xx can upgrade for free, or new users can download a 30 day trial...
This looks very interesting..."It almost sounds too good to be a true - a universal IR remote with high-quality LCD screen, built-in WiFi, a handful of adapters to bridge WiFi to Z-Wave, RS-232 and IR, and native Windows Media Connect. All this for $249 including docking station...
We've just received an update from ZenSys on the availability of new UK Z-Wave products. The bad news is there's not much firm information yet. The good news is their partners are working on full range of products for the British market...
The HomeSeer Pro-100 has now been released. This is Home Automation in a box, a PC based hardware/software system dedicated to smart home control...
"HomeSeer Technologies announces the release of its new PRO-100 home automation controller. The controller is part of the new HomeSeer PRO series, a new line of home control products designed specifically for the professional integrator and installer. The PRO-100 is the most powerful and flexible controller of its type featuring complete integration of lighting, security, HVAC and home theatre systems...
"At the International Builder's Show in Orlando, Fla. last week, Zensys announced an alliance of more than a hundred companies that will support Zensys's chip and software technology designed to automate the home. The Z-Wave Alliance will focus on marketing, interoperability testing and technology collaborations, according to Raoul Wijgergangs, VP of U.S. business development for Denmark-based Zensys...
"Long Beach 16th November, 2004: ConvergeX, a UK based global leader and innovator in digital home and smart living solutions, officially announced a partnership with Zensys at the EHX Fall 2004 today, to enable property owners to affordably automate their homes...
Submission by Len Marten - What is Z-Wave? Z-Wave is networking protocol developed by Zensys. It's not, as some might think, a tangible product, but a networking protocol developed specifically with Home Automation in mind. The idea is, that manufacturers will use Z-Wave technology so that their devices and modules can communicate with each other...
We've just added a new forum for Z-Wave, the new wireless home automation system.
"Z-Wave™ is a wireless RF-based communications technology designed for residential and light commercial control and status reading applications such as meter reading, lighting and appliance control, HVAC, access control, intruder and fire detection, etc. "
With discussions about Z-Wave on both the mailing list and forums again recently I contacted ZenSys for a comment..."Hello Mark, The current situation is that several OEMs are considering a UK launch for the end of this year but none has taken a final decision. Hopefully in August I should be able to tell you who is coming first...
Just noticed a good z-wave demo on the Zen Systems website - It gives a good overview of the technology, including things like the alternative routing capabilities. Well worth a look...
"Intel is teaming up with a wireless control network vendor so consumers can control lights, thermostats and other devices through the same interface they use for wireless entertainment gear, the companies intend to announce Monday...
AutoM8it are the first UK company to partner with Zensys the creators of Z-Wave RF home automation modules...
We are proud to announce our new partnership with z-wave and the arrival of the first UK Z-wave devices. We are expecting the first UK (CE approved) production shipments of z-wave devices in Q2 2004. We are currently interested in hearing from people wishing to place orders, if you would like to purchase z-wave devices, please email us at
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