Keene Netswitch Controls Mains Devices via IP
Here’s a useful new box of tricks from Keene Electronics. The IPMSW1 has 2 power outlets that can be programmed and controlled via a web…
January 2012
Automated Home IRC Home Automation Chat Room
Aside from our forums you can also find Automated Home readers on IRC (Internet Relay Chat). Like minded users discuss a range of topics in…
New Mains Sockets with Built-in Powerline Technology
Powerline adapters have been around for a while. They provide a great way to add an Ethernet socket to locations where running a network cable…
Cytech Release C-Bus To KNX Translator
Cytech have release a new C-Bus To KNX / EIB bridge module to translate from one protocol to the other… “Cytech’s Comfort Intelligent Home System…
Fibaro Home Center 2 – Z-Wave Home Automation Controller
If you’re serious about home automation then you’ll probably want a powerful controller at the heart of your system. [UPDATE] Read our full review of…
Home Hacks: Arduino Mail Waiting Alert
We love a good hardware hack and here’s a great one from Automated Home reader Martin Howell. A Velleman IR kit plus a makeup mirror…
Marmitek Digital TV Anywhere Beams Telly Wirelessly Round the Home
The new Marmitek Digital TV Anywhere set comprises a transmitter and a receiver pair. Connect the transmitter to the SCART output on your Freeview /…
LG ST600 TV Upgrader – Review
We’ve been sitting on this review for months – in the hope that LG would release a firmware update that would finally make things work…
LG Announces 2 New Smart TV Upgraders plus Redesigned of Platform
LG’s UK Blog has announced 2 new TV Upgrader models (the SP520 and SP820), both coming this year. We’re assuming this will herald the death…
New Vera Lite Z-Wave Home Controller
The guys over at Vesternet have just given us the skinny on the all new VeraLite Z-Wave home automation controller from Micasaverde. We can exclusively…
BabyPing Wi-Fi Baby Monitor for iOS Debuts at CES
One of the more joyous tasks in the digital home is setting up a monitoring system for your new arrival to the family. BabyPing is…
Video: Belkin WeMo Wi-Fi to JenNet-IP Bridge Gives Every Light Bulb an IP
A quick home automation video demo video of the JenNet-IP system controlling lighting via Wi-Fi. NXP and Belkin WeMo are collaborating to show this system…
AlertMe Partners with Lowe’s to bring Smart Home tech to USA
Our American readers will soon be able to enjoy AlertMe’s wireless home automation technology after they just announced a strategic partnership with the huge American…