Exclusive: Loxone Flush-mounted Presence Sensor 1st Fitted in the Automated Home
We’re especially pleased to tell you about Loxone’s latest product, as this new Flush-mounted Presence Sensor Tree was released to us early so we could…
New Products
Loxone Reveal New Schueco Extension
Next up in Loxone’s October product launch schedule is the new Schueco Extension. This device allows the integration of up to 30 Schueco units and…
Loxone Reveal New Tree to Air Bridge
In the first of several announcements coming over the next few weeks during Automation-October, Loxone have revealed their new Tree to Air Bridge. This module…
Our iPad & Apple Watch 2020 Keynote Cheat Sheet
The keynote just ended so here is all the important stuff in our usual bite-sized chunks… iPad New iPad 8th Gen A12 Bionic Chip with…
Loxone Reveal New Audioserver & Stereo Extension
Loxone have just live streamed their latest produce reveal on YouTube. Billed as the “biggest product revolution since the miniserver”, the new purple product is…
Aurora Lighting Launches New Connect.Control Bluetooth Smart Range
The Aurora Lighting Group have launched the brand new Connect.Control smart lighting range which can be setup in minutes without users needing to install a…
Useful Gadget of the Week: Ener-J Smart Wifi Dimmer Switch
Here’s an interesting and affordable smart home dimmer switch for the UK that’s packed full of features. The Ener-J smart dimmable touch switch uses 2.4GHz…
Abode Launch New UK DIY Smart Security System
Here’s a brand new Smart Home Security system that’s just launched in the UK. Abode Abode systems today announced a partnership with Kings Secure Technologies,…
New Uplan Software Aims to Help Loxone Installers
If you are a Loxone Partner then here’s an interesting new software tool designed to help speed up your workflow. Create a sketch of the…
Useful Gadget of the Week: Double Mains Socket with USB A & USB C Charging Ports
I’m looking around at these at the minute for the new house. We’re in that middle ground where a lot of new tech comes with…
Video: Loxone’s New Presence Sensor
A few weeks ago Loxone quietly added a brand new Presence Sensor to their home automation range. In addition to the Infrared Movement and Brightness…
Review: Aranet4 HOME Wireless Indoor Air Quality Monitor
We’re always interested in Air Quality sensors and the latest one to turn up at the Automated Home is the Aranet4. This is the first…
Imou Ranger IQ – AI Powered 1080p Pan Tilt Home Security Camera
Here’s a look at the new Imou Ranger IQ, plus a discount code for 30% off for Automated Home Readers. What is It? Imou is…
D-Link’s New HD Wi-Fi Camera with AI-Based Motion Detection
Earlier this year at CES, D-Link announced their new mydlink Smart Full HD Wi-Fi Camera (DCS-8325LH) with ‘intelligent AI-Based motion detection’. We got our hands on one hot off the…
Review: TP-Link Kasa Smart WiFi Power Strip with USB
The UK version of this popular smart device from TP-Link has recently launched here and we were eager to give it a try. The KP303…
myDOQ Smart Modular Plug Socket System Launches Today
Today sees the launch of myDOQ, an interesting new product that the makers describe as “the world’s first interchangeable smart modular plug socket system”. myDOQ…
EchoMount Pro is PoE Wall Dock for Amazon Echo Dot
Here’s a new PoE powered wall dock for the 3rd Generation Amazon Echo Dot that’s been designed specifically for Custom Installers.. Machined from solid Aluminium,…
Faradite Release New Outdoor Motion Sensor 360
Faradite have launched their latest smart home product, the new Motion Sensor 360 – IP67. We are delighted to introduce our brand new Motion Sensor…
Aurora AOne Smart Home Lighting System Works With SmartThings
It’s time to sit up and take notice when a heavy weight in the lighting world like Aurora decides to create its own smart home…
Watch This: Autonomous Outdoor Security Drone System
It’s been bugging me that there’s something I’ve forgot on our plans for the new house. Well here it is, every home needs an autonomous…