Sky+ Versus TiVo – Review
Much has been written about Sky+ and TiVo with it degenerating into a “mine’s bigger/better than yours” type affair a lot of the time so,…
July 2003
HomeVision Support for Colour LCD Touchscreens
From the HomeVision mailing list… HomeVision users,- We are developing software to allow the color touchscreens made by CorAccess to control HomeVision. Our web page…
The Connected Home Event – London September
Submission by Ian Johnson**UPDATE** A single day rate is now available – £545 + vat for 1 day at the event. Hi Mark. I have arranged the discount for…
xAP to C-Bus Gateway Update
Submission by Kevin Hawkins – OK – another update. This is of the Rabbit development system with the following piggyback boards installed – a Rabbit…
New Site
Submission by Stella Plumbridge : HiddenWires is a new resource for those planning, designing, installing and using high-end home entertainment and automation. As well as…
MusicLobby Version v1.0 Released
Submission by Mario Cascio – Control your music from any networked computer in the home. Add or remove tracks from your playlist using our easy-to-use…
New Site
Submission by Simon Colebrooke Hertfordshire based company Vispec have now added a home networking page to their website. This is due to the huge interest…
Multi-Region DVD Player Bargain
Amazon are offering this amazing deal. A Toshiba mult-region DVD player for £79.99 – free delivery! Features This DVD player has been modified to provide…
Proton iRemote iR800 Review
RemoteCentral.com have a new remote review now on-line – “Today I’m pleased to present a full review of the Proton iRemote iR800 universal remote control. Although…
Automated Pants
After extensive research and development, a multi million pound budget and exhaustive “road” testing, I can finally announce the availability of the UKs first Automated…
New Wireless Adapter – Home Networking & Consumer Electronics
“The Linksys Wireless-B Media Adapter lets you bring the digital music and pictures stored on your computer to your Home Entertainment Center, without running…
Libra Systems Launches AL-1 Remote Audio Control
Just received this press release… "Libra Systems is a new UK-based manufacturer founded by pro-audio and home installation specialists Martin Noar and Richard Barman to…
Whole House Audio via Wireless Hard Drive Server
Yamaha’s £1,800 80Gb wireless music server/client setup (MCX-1000) is due on sale in September… “With the MusicCAST server, your family can store their CD collection…
Microsoft Joins Home-Networking Alliance
“Microsoft is one of eight new companies joining a group dedicated to promoting the connected home. Microsoft said it will announce its membership in the…
UKHA Community Hits 1000 Members
The UKHA_D mailing list has just had its 1,000th member join this afternoon! This list is for the UK Home Automation Die Hards! This can…
Building a Home Network From Scratch
The world famous “Toms Hardware Guide” website has just published a feature on building a home network. It’s a comprehensive piece with lots of details…