Iremote

Nice find by Dave McLaughlin… “Use your handheld as a remote control for WinAmp. Switch playlists, change EQ settings, typical remote controls. Intended for use…


New Link – UK Automator Site

“I bought my first house at 18, moved into a slightly biggger place at about 23 and later decided to build a house since they…


UK Home Automation Newsgroup

From the Mark Hetherington on UKHA_D Mailing list this morning… “Just a quick note to let everyone know that the 2nd RFD for the creation…


More On Moxi

In the future, one shiny grey box on top of your television could handle all your videos, DVDs, music and TV channels, as well as…



Moxi Media Center

Five Great Products In One. Technology brings together the functionality of more than five advanced products into one sleek package, the Moxi Media Center. With…


IEEE 1394b

The latest IEEE 1394b standard-compliant products will be demonstrated by Texas Instruments, January 8-11, at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. TI’s 1394 devices…


X10 NINJA

New Pan & Tilt Cam from X10 – no idea when/if this is available in UK… “Introducing the most exciting and significant Video Surveillance product…


PocketPC Home Control

Using your Pocket PC to check on your security alarm system or to turn on your air-conditioner while you are at home or even outside…


iPAQ BlueTooth Sleeve

The Compaq Bluetooth Wireless Pack with CF Card Slot augments the functionality of Compaq iPAQ Pocket PCs by adding Bluetooth technology capabilities such as dial-up…


ACE Changes Coming

From Dan Hoehnen, President of Custom Automation Technologies… “There are a few changes that will happen soon. First is a pricing change. All upgrades will…


Internet Fridge Again

Another one…Toshiba brings us closer to a time when users will be able to log onto the Net via their kitchen appliances. Japanese consumer electronics…


This Years London Meet

Discussions have started on the mailing list about this years London meeting. It’s proposed it take place around the start of May – as last…


Applied Digital – new Version of C-Max

From c.h.a… “Applied Digital has posted the newest version of C-Max and executive software. This version adds the following: For 3.01 Executive… o Increase in…


Broadband on Airplanes

In an obvious attempt to wind me up (and the rest of us who can’t get ADSL :o) ) Boeing have announced Broadband Internet access…


Happy Christmas

Just a quickie to say “Happy Christmas” to you all! Wishing you a great holiday and a peaceful new year. Cheers. Mark


PCBlastIR On Sale

I’ve just received this from Concept Devices – PCBlastIR will be available for shipping from 1st January 2002 priced at £59/. Our 2-way learning remote can…


Inexpensive CAT5 Tester

Received this news from Dave McLaughlin on a CAT5 tester available for under £100… “Just plug one end of your cable into the Atlas IT…


FutureFlat.org Goes Live

Stuart Whyte’s HA website is up and running under the great domain name of future flat – “This site is intended to give you an insight…


InControl e-Studio

THE PERFECT GIFT FOR HOME AUTOMATION NUTS! Looking for the ultimate stocking filler for the PC owner who has everything? Then look no further than…