Keene Launch New In Wall Amp with Bluetooth
Keen have launched a new digital in-wall stereo amplifier with on board Bluetooth. The KLAB20DB amp fits into a standard UK two gang wall box and provides…
July 2013
Gadget of the Week: 13A Mains Wall Socket with Built in USB Charger
We got asked again a couple of days ago about a Mains wall socket with a built in USB port for charging. These are indeed…
ZigBee Home Automation Standard Version 1.2 Ratified
The ZigBee Alliance have just ratified v1.2 of ZigBee, full PR follows… The ZigBee Alliance, a global ecosystem of organizations creating wireless solutions for use…
Video: Canary Smart Home Security Device
Oh how we love the shiny new home automation gadgets that appear on an almost weekly basis from the crowd funding websites. This time it’s…
ComfortClick Release New Home Automation Manager v2.2.0
Slovenian Smart Home company ComfortClick have released a new version of their ‘Manager’ software. The KNX / EIB home automation manager and app combo allows any device…
New London Smart App-artment Demos Home Automation Heaven
One of the UK’s most well known smart home installation companies, Cornflake, has just opened a new show apartment in the west end of London….
Voicer Android App Brings Voice Commands to Control4
Here’s a new Android app for anyone with a Control4 Home Automation setup. Details are a little sketchy so far but there’s a short FAQ and…
Video: Revolv Shows Google Glass Home Automation
A couple of months back we posted this video and wondered what Google Glass might mean for Home Automation interfaces of the future. Now the…
Goji Smart Lock Includes Built-in Camera to Snap Callers at your Door
The Goji Smart Lock is the latest smart home project looking for your crowd sourced funding on Indiegogo. The system uses buetooth to operate from…
Video: Unboxing the Ubiquiti UniFi Wi-Fi Access Point
Last month’s post on the Ubiquiti UniFi Wi-Fi Access Point’s we were considering for the Automated Home created a lot of interest. So now they’ve arrived we thought…
Vesternet Publish Home Automation Videos, Guides and Tutorials
The guys at Vesternet have been working hard to build a comprehensive range of online resources, including user guides, tutorials and videos to enable users to…
Wireless IP Power 9258W2 Brings Wi-Fi Control of Mains Devices
Aviosys have launched the second generation of the their IP Power unit. The new model has upgraded components for more reliablity and integrates WiFi 802.11n-b/g as…
Helvar Launches 434 EnOcean Gateway
Helvar have announced the launch of its 434 ENOCEAN Gateway. The anonymous looking dome can be wall or ceiling mounted and will provide and interface between EnOceans energy harvesting…