Why Can’t I Re-Trigger Flows in Homey?
I’ve been a bit frustrated with some Homey flows (automation) recently because I’m not able to re-trigger them before the first automation has run its…
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From Dumb Home to Smart Home (Day 1)
This is just a short post to show that I really am starting off my smart home journey from the beginning. No smart hub, no…
Not the end, just the beginning
Hi everyone, my name’s Marty and I’m new here. I was originally planning to have the website and forums running smoothly before introducing myself, but…
Not The End…
This blog started in September 1996. 27 years on, the time has come to make a change. Almost 3 decades after I began my home…
Insteon Update – UK Products in 30 to 90 Days!
After last weeks Insteon Bulb announcement lots of you contacted us asking if it was going to be available for the UK. We reached out to Insteon and the great news is they are working on a version for the European markets. We’ve also got the list of the first modules scheduled to be available in the UK in the next 30 to 90 days…
Environment Impact of Gadget Use (infographic)
Gadgets especially mobile phones, laptops and tablets have become integral to our lifestyles over the past few years. Using and recharging these gadgets is like…
Found Video : Tour of the HP Smart Home at Cupertino
Here’s a great video from the guys at TweakTown, showing us round the HP Smart Home at the Cupertino Campus. With touchscreen control of all…
Sensible Heat Offer on Honeywell Hometronic Systems
We’re delighted to announce a special offer for Automated Home readers from Sensible Heat. The Honeywell Hometronic heating control system is now available with a…
AppleTV Take 2 – First Impressions
The new software update for the Apple TV was released just last night. The update brings a completely new UI and with it HD movie…
XBox 360 Live to Download HD Movies
A big announcement by Microsoft last night has created a bit of a stir. XBox 360 Live users will soon be able to download TV shows and…
ZigBee Sensor Networks – Wireless Congestion
An interesting quote from a spokesperson for ZenSys, (makers of the Z-Wave home automation system). “Networks that operate in the 2.4GHz band, such as that…
The Connected Home 25/26th October
3rd annual – The Connected Home 25/26th October, Olympia The Connected Home will cover new connected home services and devices, how consumers are changing the…