Fibaro Launch New Z-Wave LED RGBW Controller
We’ve been hearing lots of rumours about new Fibaro modules in the works including Flood, Gas, Smoke and CO sensors. To start the ball rolling…
June 2013
Video: WigWag Home Automation Sensor KickStarter
Here’s the latest home automation project to hit KickStarter. WigWag aims to make your home more intelligent and autonomous with a range of sensors /…
Video: Intel DIY Programmable Home Automation Prototype
Here’s a video from Engadget showing a work-in-progress home automation concept from Intel. The software framework they have developed is HTML5 based and creates a graphical programming environment…
Quality Home Wi-Fi Networks with Ubiquiti UniFi
Many of us simply rely on the router from our ISP to provide our home wireless Internet access. However for others with larger homes, thicker walls,…
42% of Men Rate Internet Access & Sex above Food & Shelter
A recent survey* carried out by TP-LINK, the global provider of SOHO and SMB networking products revealed that efficient Internet access ranks amongst one of the…
Home Automation Photos: The Automated Home Flickr Group
With the recent Flickr update it’s a good time to remind you about our Automated Home Flickr group. Have a look at all that smart…
Home Automation Case Study: Control4 Home Cinema
The guys from UK home automation specialists Cyber Homes recently undertook a project to transform a little used snug into a luxurious home cinema in…
Kaleidescape Video Store Expands to United Kingdom
Kaleidescape have announced that their online video store is now available in the UK. The service launches with around 400 films and over 450 television episodes from Warner…
Apple WWDC Keynote 2013 – Here’s Your Cheat Sheet
Apple’s 2013 WWDC Keynote has just finished. Here’s our cheat sheet for the news that Apple released today… iTunes Radio Built into iOS Music App…
New Marmitek Powermid 300 XTRA Long Range Remote Extender
These new Powermid 300 XTRA IR extenders allow you to control your infrared equipment in another room, even on another floor. So you can control…
Insteon Pulls V1.0 UK Hub – Customers to Receive Free Replacements
Insteon visited the Automated Home last summer to test some of their UK prototypes. This lead to a soft launch of the European modules late…
Video: SmartThings Home Automation Demo
Here’s another interesting presentation from last weeks D11 All Things D Conference. SmartThings founder and CEO Alex Hawkinson demonstrated his “Internet of Things” modules in a variety of home automation scenarios. Knowing…
New Wireless DIY Smart Home Alarm Features SMS Text, Apps and RFID
Response Electronics have announced a new range of smart home burglar alarms that will start shipping soon. The miGuard G5 is around £180 and brings a host…