April 2006

My Movies 2.0

Probably the most popular plugin for Windows Media Edition has just been upgraded to v2.0 – “Brian Binnerup, author of My Movies is proud to…


Linksys Z-Wave

The Register is running an interesting piece on how Intel is now backing the Zensys Z-Wave system instead of Zigbee… “Intel has joined the Z-Wave…


New Automation System from Monster

“From the maker of the biggest brand in cables and TV screen cleaners comes a monumental home control product, three years in the making, with…



Digital Photo Frame Offer

PC World currently have the Philips 7FF1AW Digital Photo Frame on special offer currently. It’s now £129.99 athough you can simply reserve it on their…


Chipmunk AV Controller Software

“Chipmunk AV Controller is a new Windows.NET application for controlling audio visual equipment. Chipmunk communicates with connected devices via plugins. Commands are created; and events…



Cheap DIY Rack

Engadget’s latest “how-to” is on building a DIY rack – “Our simple network rack is an easy project that can really clean up a home network…


TV – Football – Beer

Here at Automated Home we like convergence. We’ve seen our mobile phones and PDAs merge into one device, our computer are now our televisions too…