November 2003

We Are Seven

This month sees the “Automated Home” website reach its 7th Birthday!  Established in November 1996, the site has grown year on year into the hub…


Linksys Wireless Games Adaptor Review

The ADSL Guide have reviewed the Linksys WGA11B-UK 11Mbps Wireless Bridge Game Adapter…”The Linksys WGA11B-UK is unashamedly aimed at the console gaming market, in particular…


Gyration Media Center Remote

Gyration Media Center Remote for Microsoft XP Media Center Edition. ACCURATE & EFFORTLESS CURSOR CONTROL – Gyration’s patented motion-sensing technology gives you mouse-like cursor control without…


VIA EPIA MII – Digital Home Platform

The complete Digital Home Platform integrating CardBus and CompactFlash for seamless wireless connectivity, enhanced digital media performance and media portability – Providing the signature low…


New UKHA FAQ

Stuart Grimshaw has just completed the setup of the new UK Home Automation FAQ!  Now hosted on the same server as the main Automated Home…


New Product from RedRat – irNetBox

Submission by Jon Boden – RedRat have a new IR product -: irNetBox The irNetBox is a networked device with multiple outputs for IR-emitters. It…


Samsungs Internet Controlled Robot Vac

Just spotted this…"Samsung plans to launch its robot vacuum cleaner in Europe early next year. And for the first time ever for a cleaner you'll…


SlimDevices Launch Wireless MP3 player

Submission by Andrew – Squeezebox is revolutionary. It streams your music from your computer to your digital stereo over your wireless or ethernet network-without any…


Garage Door DMCA Case Dismissed

The Register is reporting that a case brought by the Chamberlain Group against a manufacturer of a replacement remote for their garage door opener has…



These Curtain Motors last

Submission by Malcolm Over Powercord have the finest range of Curtain motors which can be used with all good quality corded tracks and poles. These…


Intel Inside Your Home

“Intel is teaming up with a wireless control network vendor so consumers can control lights, thermostats and other devices through the same interface they use…


Cinemar Releases DVDLobby Pro 3.0

Submission by Mario Cascio – After much anticipation, Cinemar is pleased to announce the public release of DVDLobby Pro 3.0.  Building on the wonderful features…


Garage Door Automation

Just received this – “Garage door automation… not exactly cutting edge technology but perhaps the entry point into the world of HA for a lot of…


X-10 Remote TCP Server & PocketPC Client!

  This looks interesting…"Jeffers Software Introduces the X-10 TCP Remote Server, rX10 Desktop PC Remote Client and the rX10 Pocket PC Remote Client This X-10…