tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-281744012024-02-08T06:21:51.809-05:00News, Reviews and Previews About Home Automation Products And Related Home Automation Services.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28174401.post-16797335894117957782007-01-17T15:51:00.000-05:002007-01-17T16:16:42.545-05:00

Elgrande International Completes Custom-Home Projects Using Microsoft Media Center Technology:"The client was supplied with a single USB memory stick that allows him to insert the tiny device to any computer and automatically bring up every aspect of his home [automation] and allow him to control just as he were in front of any of the touch screen controls." Source: Yahoo News

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Imagine coming home after work and saying "lights on to evening setting" and having all the necessary lights turn on automatically, without even lifting a finger. Jayde InterActive Technologies has created voice recognition solutions that do precisely that.However, that is not all they can do – the software solutions can control entertainment systems with inbuilt infrared, arm and disarm security

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Home automation involves automation of many tasks. One of these is the security of your dwelling. Home automation security is an important feature for your safety and well being. Home automation security provides security and peace of mind for many homes and businesses. Basically, home automation systems make it look as though vacant homes and businesses are in fact occupied. This is achieved

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From ThomasNet, "EnOcean, Inc., global pioneer in energy-harvesting wireless technologies, has partnered with Ad Hoc Electronics to enable its award-winning self-powered magnetic proximity sensor for retro-fit security installations. The combination of Ad Hoc's new LVRX-4 low-voltage relay receiver and the STM250 system enables home and building owners to enhance their existing entry/exit

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Whereas past approaches to home automation have been primarily hardware based and hard wired, Lagotek’s approach is to use software running on an open hardware platform based upon wireless technology. From Bios, "The software-based platform includes basic features for whole home control of lighting (incandescent, LED and fibre optic), heating and air conditioning (HVAC), distributed audio,

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Homeowner says thief caught on digital surveillance system video View Story Here >Related Article:WSJ Setting Up Your Own Security Camera at Home

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The widespread acceptance of broadband networking into the home and the increase in consumer use and distribution of digital entertainment content have increased the need for software-driven control solutions to maximize performance for whole-home automation and entertainment functions. A company called Exceptional Innovation is capitalizing on this trend with a unique twist. As reported by Audio

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Sick of portable vacs? AirForce is a unique central vacuum system with some very interesting home automation integration features (i.e. if the door bell or phone rings the vacuum system turns off). According to CentralVacuum.com, a central vacuum system can cost less than a high-end moveable vacuum and can add around $2,000 to your home's resale value.Read: How Central Vacuum Systems work.

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There are basically two types of whole-house audio/video systems from which to choose: a system that distributes the same content to every component, or a more intelligent system that lets each family member select the content source (such as a CD player and tuner) simultaneously from different rooms.Check out this article on how to design and install your choice.

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If you're dying to get started in home automation, PC Magazine suggests you should take a look at X10 or Z-Wave starter kits. They make the task of automating home lighting and appliances simple, and they're modular allowing to expand your control over different components of your home.Read about two special reports that explore these technologies in depth:X10 Home Automation SystemsZ-Wave Home

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Digital Deck™, a leading provider of technology for management of entertainment content for the home, recently announced the release of its breakthrough technology that runs on Windows XP PCs and brings music, live and recorded TV, and photos into each networked room of a home. The new Media Connector software and hardware platform provides many features and integrates easily with with a broad

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Hi-Tech home security systems can be a cost effective (under a $1000.00 with no added monthly fees) alternative to central station monitored systems. These wireless systems can be tailored fit to each owner's needs and can be expanded over traditional hardwired systems to include video survellaince cameras, digital recording and home monitoring through a web browser. Most of these systems can be

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From Remodeling Online, "SmartLabs President Rajeev Kapur says he's hoping to bring home automation "to the masses." The company develops and sells a growing range of automation products through its online store, Smarthome.com. The Web site offers about 7,000 products and continues to add about 30 new products a week to the inventory -- everything from remote-control light dimmers to in-wall

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Imagine getting a call on your cell phone telling you that you've sprung a leak in your basement. From Gizmodo, "With the Home Heartbeat from Eaton, various sensors attached to important items throughout your home can alert your cellphone to its status." This complete home awareness system requires no technicians, no codes configuration, or third party monitoring. How It Works?Related To This

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Clipsal Integrated Systems showed off the C-Bus Wireless home automation system which can be programmed to control everything from watering your plants to answering your mobile phone at the Sydney Home Show.Related Links:Infolink.com

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Popular Science has a DIY article on how to extent your WI-FI network beyond the confines of the interior of your home. I've been researching on how to make better use of my laptop while lounging on my deck and this article tells you exactly how for about $300.00. Mike Outmesguine writes, "It uses a Linksys Wi-Fi range expander ($100; linksys.com) modified with an omnidirectional 9dBi antenna ($

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