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ELP energy-monitoring system allows remote appliance control [Video]

, Dec 29th 2010 Discuss [0]

A new energy-monitoring system promises to make tracking individual appliance electricity use straightforward, as well as allowing users to not only view data from their smartphone but remotely shut down greedy devices. The Energy Literacy Platform, a Tokyo-based startup, use compact ELP Modules which plug inline between appliances and AC sockets; they link wirelessly to an ELP Receiver that uploads stats to the ELP server. Video demo after the cut Read The Full Story

Ring Socket concept makes timed charging easy

, Dec 28th 2010 Discuss [0]

Timed AC outlets aren't new, but they're generally tricky to program ad-hoc and so only get used for security lighting, heating or other regular tasks. Designers Cheng-Hsiu Du and Chyun-Chau Lin want to change all that; their Ring Socket concept would replace the confusing digital display or dozens of clicky pegs with a simple illuminated loop, rotated clockwise according to how many hours you want the appliance to be active. Read The Full Story

RedEye universal remote update adds universal browser support, new iPad app

, Dec 3rd 2010 Discuss [0]

ThinkFlood's RedEye universal remote is getting a whole lot more useful, with the release of a new software update - RedEye app v2.0 - which adds browser control. Rather than demanding owners control the RedEye with an iOS device such as an iPhone or iPod touch, with the new software any browser - whether on a PC or Mac, or indeed on an Android or BlackBerry smartphone - will be able to operate the device. Read The Full Story

ADT Pulse mixes security and home automation

, Oct 5th 2010 Discuss [7]

You can drive through just about any neighborhood in the country and run across the blue ADT signs showing that homes are protected with security systems. ADT has announced a new system called the Pulse that is an interactive smart home solution. The system allows the user to control some of their functions within their home. Read The Full Story

3view OTA HD digital TV box packs IPTV, Z-Wave, Opera [Video]

, Mar 30th 2010 Discuss [0]

Google might be getting all the STB-related attention with their much-rumored Google TV project, but a far more impressive home media box looks likely to reach the market well ahead of them.  3view is a UK DVR that promises to blend OTA digital TV reception with streaming IPTV, throwing in Opera 10 and even Z-Wave home automation compatibility. Video demo after the cut Read The Full Story

iPort Control Dock uses iPod touch as in-wall controller

, Jan 15th 2010 Discuss [0]

Home automation controller specialists iPort have been talking about using an iPod touch as a budget A/V controller for years now - we last wrote about their in-wall docking cradle back in 2007, no less - but if you've been looking for a more permanent solution than a simple dock then they've a prototype that may appeal.  At CES 2010 last week the company was showing off the iPort Control Dock, intended to semi-permanently mount an iPod touch for in-wall use. Read The Full Story

Philips unveils updated Pronto software for home automation and new control modules

, Jan 8th 2010 Discuss [0]

I love the idea of home automation. To be able to control the lights and upstairs thermostat in my home from my bedroom would be a cool thing. Philips makes a line of Pronto devices that provides control of automated systems within a home. Philips has announced new updated software at CES that makes that control two-way and more robust. Read The Full Story

Techsol unveils cool TPC-43C medallion touch screen computer

, Dec 4th 2009 Discuss [0]

If you are one of the really green types always looking to reduce your carbon footprint but you also like gadgets, Techsol has a new device for you. The new Techsol TPC-43C Medallion Green Tech touch panel computer is now available. The system has a color TFT LCD and power-over Internet. The system is aimed at home automation and HMI applications. Read The Full Story

ThinkFlood RedEye turns your iPhone into a universal remote

, Dec 2nd 2009 Discuss [0]

Repurposing an iPhone or iPod touch as a remote control isn't a new idea - Sonos have one of the more impressive implementations we've played with - but if you don't want device-specific control and would prefer a universal remote, ThinkFlood have one such option.  Coming out of private beta and going on general sale this week, the ThinkFlood RedEye looks like an iPhone dock but squeezes in a WiFi adapter and IR blaster.  An app installs on your iPhone (or iPod touch), the phone connects via WiFi to the dock, and you can mimic any IR remote. Read The Full Story

ZAGG offers details on ZAGGbox set for Q1 2010

, Oct 29th 2009 Discuss [0]

Zagg has been around for a while and makes some of the best protective coatings out there for a myriad of gadgets from smartphones to full computers. I use ZAGG invisibleSHIELD film on my iPhone to keep the scratches away. The company has announced a few details on its upcoming new product called the ZAGGbox. Read The Full Story

NEC unveils new ZigBee Pro evaluation kit for HANs

, Sep 22nd 2009 Discuss [0]

I really like the idea of home automation, but the thought of running wires through my home is not appealing at all. That makes the only real option for me and other people who feel the same way with wireless networking options for home automation like ZigBee. Read The Full Story

Kwikset SmartCode with Home Connect Lock now available

, Sep 11th 2009 Discuss [0]

Have you ever got half way to work and remembered you left your door unlocked? The dilemma at that point is to be late and go back to lock up or worry all day someone is eating all your food and stealing your video games. Read The Full Story
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