Home Automation News
iRobot announced two new super-cool robots today… One cleans gutters, but the really cool one allows you to communicate with the family (even the family dog) while you are away. It provides all of the love with none of the mess. Hope this might be something you guys might be able to use! Electronic House Don’t expect to be playing […]
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Chris L. has a cool little review up of Embedded Automation’s mControl 2 up. Version 2 has been updated to reflect Vista’s new MCML graphics capabilities, which we all know are super sexy. Besides the graphics upgrade, a few new macros have been added, hit the link for the full review. We need to get our own MS MVP on […]
Read moreHere’s another good starting point for anyone considering heading down the home automation path. It offers up some considerations that I hadn’t realized were pretty important, depending on the end result you’re aiming for. Z-Wave World If your situation is anything like mine, once you get the whole Z-Wave setup working reliably and show it to your spouse, they’ll say […]
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A very nice beginner’s guide and installation walk-through for anyone considering entering the realm of home automation. Z-Wave World Overall, the project was certainly easier than installing a water heater or clothes dryer but required some forethought. In fact, planning where the various Z-Wave modules would go and how they might interact opened my mind to the realm of possibilities. […]
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Jennyfur submits the following, and I am actually already on the converted. Home automation & Z-Wave devices are just awesome. You think your fancy HTPC tricks impress people, wait til you turn off your living room lights with your remote control! "Almost makes me want to go Z-wave:" eHomeUpgrade The new device is designed to sense motion, temperature and light […]
Read moreJenny sent in word HomeSeer has released a new product. HomeSeer Technologies release its new HSM100 Z-Wave multi-sensor. The new device is designed to sense motion, temperature and light and home owners can use the HSM100 to control up to 4 other Z-Wave devices directly. Those with HomeSeer-equipped homes can also use the HSM100 to trigger more complex automation events […]
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Skirge writes… This news came out over a year ago, but the [H] just picked up the story, so I looked into it. The price is reasonable (~$300 USD), the size is amazing, and the concept is just plain brilliant… now, if only it had an optical audio output. Also, I’m not clear on how the server connection would work, […]
Read moreHome Automation really seems to be picking up steam, and I think the more attention these types of new standards gets, the better improvements we'll see. Not too long til you call your house HAL 😀 CE Pro EI has been working with manufacturers of home technologies-lighting controls, thermostats, security systems, and the like-to implement WSD into their products. WSD-enabled […]
Read moreThis podcast features a couple of folks from Control 4 talking about Zigbee, the new wireless home automation protocol. A good listen if you are interested in delving into the HA world. Pod Tech Network Adding a home automation system to an existing home used to require tearing out drywall, installing thousands of feet of wire and surviving the battle […]
Read moreOrlando, FL – March 7, 2006 – Life|wareâ„¢ digital entertainment and automation solutions announces the launch of Life|ware 2.0 which introduces an entirely new, Microsoft® Windows® Vistaâ„¢ interface while enhancing its performance managing a home’s subsystems through Windows® Vistaâ„¢ Media Center to create a comprehensive digital living experience. Life|ware 2.0 provides at-a-glance, gallery-style view of home subsystems – lights, thermostats, […]
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