2003

Firms Create More Web-linked Appliances

TOKYO, Japan (AP) — Japanese companies are developing ovens that can cook dishes after downloading recipes, and home-heating systems that can be adjusted from mobile…


Slim Devices Adds Support For Xpl

Just received this exciting news from the xPL boys – “The xPL Project Team are pleased to announce that the SliMP3 and SqueezeBox Ethernet music…


New Touchscreen Remote

  Once again the daddy of all remote website – RemoteCentral.com – has the scoop on some new clickers. Among them this TSR500 touchscreen ……


xAP Hub 1Year On

Stuart Booth has just released a sophisticated new hub for the xAP protocol.  “Well, as it’s xAPFramework’s first birthday, what better way to note the…


UKHA2004

UKHA 2004 Show – BOOK NOW The next UKHA Show will be bigger and better than ever before! See Clipsal, Idratek, Intamac, KAT5, Laser, Mini-ITX,…


Home Automation Telecom Interface

Just received this press release. Make sure and see the special offer details on the Meteor PC Caller ID interface at the bottom! Fantastic new…


Sony drop MP3 support from PSX

Submission by Mark Harrison – From the BBC: Sony forced to clip PSX’s wings – The console bundles gaming and entertainment Sony’s revamped PlayStation console, the PSX,…


SoundGraph iMON Plus

New review on Remote Central for a new PC remote – “If you have a computer attached to your home theater, or if your computer IS…


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…