Automated Home

We recently discovered another GSM controlled switch for remote control of your central heating.  This is one of the most affordable units we’ve come across yet so we contacted the company and had them install a unit for us.  Here’s how it works… . The Hardware – The unit itself is a GSM module called [...]

Automated Home reader Peter White reviews the new Nest thermostat that’s got everyone drooling.  So how does this Learning marvel compare to a ‘real’ home automation setup.  His conclusion may suprise you… “A short background; I was controlling my heat & A/C (I’m in Texas) via Homeseer, and some Z-Wave (Wayne Dalton) thermostats. Many hours [...]

A beautiful new Wi-Fi learning thermostat has been launched by Californian start-up ‘Nest’.  You ‘train’ your thermostat by setting the temperature you require at each particular time of day.  Once the first week is completed the system has an idea of what temperatures you want when. [UPDATE] Check out our Nest review As the weeks [...]

  Last month AlertMe sounded their intent to move their tech-niche company towards a higher volume business. Just a few weeks on and the firm has just announced a raft of news including a potentially huge deal with Deutsche Telekom, the acquisition of Wattbox and a strategic partnership with SmartHeating application company, Invensys Controls. On [...]

Chalmor have launched a new remote controlled thermostatic electronic radiator valve designed to save on gas or oil central heating costs.  Existing thermostatic radiator valves can be easily be swapped the £60 eTRV’s in a few minutes… “SAVE ENERGY, SAVE COSTS – TAKE CONTROL – Controlling the cost of central heating by saving energy is [...]

  Karen Flear, a property developer from Manchester, has recently completed her own stunning three bedroom detached home on the site of an on old coach house in a leafy location a couple of miles south of the City Centre.  Recently featured on ITV’s May the Best House Win, this architect designed property has been [...]

A new ‘Living by Danfoss’ series of wireless, Z-Wave, smart home products includes this radiator thermostat.  With claimed energy savings of up to 23% the system allows you to control the all the radiators around your home from a central display and control unit. “Copenhagen – Z-Wave Alliance member Danfoss, manufacturer of refrigeration and heating [...]

Colin Calder, CEO of PassivSystems has this morning announced their new Home Heating systems control iPhone app.  In conjunction with the PassivEnergy home energy management system the app allows full control of your heating from your iPhone including the ability to remotely check temperatures and override schedules.  Aimed at energy saving as well as convenience [...]

Intwine Energy have launched their new IECT-220 Wi-Fi communicating thermostat.  The unit comes with a free basic monitoring service for control through the Web with a premium service with more features available for $15 per year… “Affordable comfort at the click of a mouse… The IECT-220 is a full-featured internet-connected programmable thermostat.  When programmed properly [...]

We’re delighted to announce a special offer for Automated Home readers from Sensible Heat.  The Honeywell Hometronic heating control system is now available with a 20% discount on hardware, plus a special new support package for DIY installers.  We’re also pleased to welcome Sensible Heat to our Heating Control forums where they will be on [...]