SHS2008 Video 4 – Cytech Comfort
In the fourth of our video interviews from this years Smart Home Show we talk to Chiu Lu Yung from Cytech, manufacturers of the Comfort…
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Z-Wave Web-Enabled Door Locks
CE Pro have news on a new range of z-wave door locks from Schlage. Having a door lock that can be controlled and monitored from…
AlertMe ZigBee Smart Home Security System Review
Recently featured on Channel Five’s Gadget Show, the AlertMe is a brand new Smart Home Security system from a UK start-up. After spending a few…
Z-Wave Smart Utility Metering Application
Danish based company Modstroem have developed an interesting new Z-Wave based electricity monitoring system. The device includes a small digital camera that mounts on the…
Exclusive – New Comfort to Z-Wave Interface
Last week at the Smart Home Show we interviewed Chiu from Cytech (video of our interview coming soon). In our chat he showed us some…
Over 100 New European Products at Z-Wave Alliance Summit
We thought 2008 would turn out to be the year that Z-Wave finally hit a critical mass in Europe. But we’re well into the 2nd…
Danfoss Launch Z-Wave Radiator Thermostat
This morning Danfoss launched their new Z-Wave radiator thermostat. The RA Plus-w gives wireless control of your home heating system by replacing your existing radiator…
Z-Wave HomeRemote Confirmed for UK Launch
More good news on the UK Z-Wave front. We’ve been contacted by Hawking Technology with information on the UK launch of their “Home Remote” Z-Wave…
New Z-Wave Unit Monitors Home Power Usage
Seluxit, a Danish company specialising in intelligent energy saving devices, has just launched the ViaSens home controller. The device is based on the Z-Wave standard…
Z-Wave Unit Allows Control of Motorised Devices
More Z-Wave goodness, this time in the shape of the “ABMHZ” from Electronic Solution Inc. This device allows you to integrate a variety of motorised…
HackMyth PVR plus Z-Wave Home Automation
Here’s one we haven’t covered before, HackMyth is described as “the home automation control kit for mythTV” and offers Z-Wave wireless control of your…
More New Z-Wave Modules for UK and Europe
Here’s another teasing release on new UK Z-Wave modules, this time from the Taiwanese, Everspring Industry. Promised for release in Europe “during the next…
New Retrofit Z-Wave Based Smart Home Controller Launched
Merten have just announced their new “CONNECT” system, based on Z-Wave technology. Aimed squarley at the (huge) retro-fit market, the system is based around the…
Comprehensive Z-Wave Range Introduced in Europe
This morning INNOVUS have announced a new range of European Z-Wave modules! In addition to switches and dimmers, the MYHOME PC software adds a GUI…
HomeRemote Z-Wave Home Automation Gateway
The HRGZ1 HomeRemote Wireless Home Automation Gateway from Hawking Technology is a great example of the power and simplicity of Z-Wave products. It’s also the…
Third Generation Z-Wave Chip in Mass Production
We’ve just received news from Zensys that their latest generation of Z-Wave chips is now in production. The ZW0301 is backwards compatible with existing…
14 New EU Home Z-Wave Products Coming Soon
We’ve received this press release on new, soon to be released, EU Z-Wave modules, including this funky looking remote. The UK has been crying out for…
Microsoft and Leviton in Z-Wave Partnership
Electronic House are reporting on a new venture between Microsoft and Leviton designed to bring remote controlled lighting and other Z-Wave-enabled home automation products… “Leviton…
Z-Wave Support Added to xPL
Mal Lansell has just released his xPLZwave software which adds full Z-Wave support to xPL… “xPL now includes support for Z-Wave RF devices. Based on…
Z-Seer – New Z-Wave Diagnostics Software from HomeSeer
HomeSeer have just released details of their new Z-Seer software. This Z-Wave diagnostics tool is aimed at installers and home owners alike and is due…