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HeatingSave Smart Home System Controls Heating From Your Phone

HeatingSave is a new SmartEnergy System which claims to cut 20-35% off of your energy bills. The hardware and software setup allows sophisticated scheduling of your heating from its 'Diary' and gives you control of your system from any compute… Continue reading

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Sonos Dealers Sign NDA – Is This What’s Coming Next?

It's almost seven years ago that we first tried the Sonos system and gave it our coveted 'Top Tech' award. Since then it's only grown in our affection and got more affordable too with the latest Play:3. We heard last month that Sonos … Continue reading

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iRidium Release New Version of KNX Home Automation Software

The guys from iRidium have contacted us with the details on the latest release of their Home Automation software app…

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10 Pairs of Free Tickets for Grand Designs Live London

Our friends at Brilliant Living have given us 10 pairs of tickets for Grand Designs Live at ExCel London to give away to Automated Home readers. Tickets normally cost £19 so each winner gets £38 of tickets free…

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Video: Berkeley Ridiculously Automated Dorm (BRAD)

During his freshman year at UC Berkeley, Derek Low set out to create a complete home automation system inside his tiny dorm room. Three months and several hundred dollars later, 'BRAD' (Berkeley Ridiculously Automated Dorm) has been completed… Continue reading

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Video: Berkeley Ridiculously Automated Dorm (BRAD) [UPDATED]

During his freshman year at UC Berkeley, Derek Low set out to create a complete home automation system inside his tiny dorm room. Three months and several hundred dollars later, 'BRAD' (Berkeley Ridiculously Automated Dorm) has been completed… Continue reading

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CEDIA launches Industry App

CEDIA (Custom Electronic and Design Installation Association) has introduced its one of a kind, new smartphone app, providing a platform for industry professionals globally to connect, gain valuable information on the go and improve their business…. Continue reading

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Crestron’s New ‘UFO’ Waterproof Remote Control Has Landed

Crestron's new UFO-WPR-3ER waterproof wireless LCD remote has landed. This floating wonder is just the job for controlling your entire home automation system while relaxing in your infinity pool or hot tub…

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Withings CCTV Smart Baby Monitor for iPhone

Famed for their Internet Tweeting scales, Withings have added a smart baby monitor to their range. Aimed at iPhone users the unit features day night vision plus 2-way audio as well as information on the temperature and humidity of the babies roo… Continue reading

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Roku Now in the UK as Plex Announce Official Support for the Platform

A couple of bits of news that make it a significant day for anyone that wants to stream Movies, TV and music to zones around their home. Firstly Roku, the US based media streaming solution is now available in the UK. There are two devices to choose … Continue reading

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