Because We Can!
Here's a bit of weekend fun. This clip from "The Big Bang" on the exciting world of X10 answers the question very honestly on why…
February 2009
New Russian Home Automation System
Based in Saint Petersburg Russia, Intelvision Engineering have developed a new home automation system and they recon its features can be compared to systems from…
Sensible Heat Offer on Honeywell Hometronic Systems
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…
Plex Apps Store Brings Hulu Plugin and More
The Plex team have just published another milestone release. The new Media Server connects to the new Plex Apps store, a way to install plugins…
Schlage LiNK Brings Locks Online
We reported on the Schlage LiNK Z-Wave powered door locks back in May last year. They’re now available to buy in the USA and a…
New CurrentCost Now Available to Buy
We’ve covered the second generation CurrentCost energy monitor before, but now it’s avaiable to buy, and here’s how we can help you save nearly £10…
Marmitek MegaView70
Marmitek have announced the successor to its Megavideo55. The brand new Megaview70 is a stereo modulator with infrared return channel. Connect the A/V source of…
Interview with Boxee Creator – Avner Ronen
Interest in Boxee has been growing steadily, especially since it became available on the Apple TV (we contacted Apple PR to ask them their views…
Tiny Silent Linux PC Gets Updated
In 2007 we ran a story on the tiny linux PC The Linutop. Now the diminutive system has hit version 2.4 and with it an…
Cytech Launch New Site and Stainless Steel Keypad
Cytech, creators of the Smart Home security system Comfort, have just launched a new website with an interactive demonstration of the system in action allowing…