Home Automation
Linxter Internet Service Bus
- 15. 02. 2009
- Bob Snyder
- Home Automation
A startup called Linxter is set to launch a hosted messaging platform that will enable any Internet-addressable device, application or system to communicate with another.
"internet Service bus" to processes the messages being sent; a software development kit; and a web interface for admin. "With everything around us becoming Internet enabled (iPods, clothing, toasters... anything), it is essential that we have a system in place to securely, easily, and dynamically connect all these things," says the company's web site. New Rako Hand Controller
- 01. 08. 2008
- Bob Snyder
- Home Automation
Rako will be exhibiting its multi-channel dimming system at CEDIA and launching the RAH-SMART– a new Rako hand controller that offers a stylish handset option with colour display screen to give more user information and flexibility.
The hand controller can be used in multiple rooms, selectable from the menu, and allows room, scene and channel naming. Curtain and blind controls with open/closed and individual blind control options are also available on screen.
Go RAKO
First Ethernet-ready DALI Router for Lighting
- 01. 08. 2008
- Bob Snyder
- Home Automation
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Visitors to the Helvar stand at CEDIA can see a series of products for the commercial and residential lighting markets: a versatile new 8 channel 458 Dimmer, the first Ethernet-ready DALI router for commercial lighting systems (DIGIDIM Router) and the customisable high resolution LCD TouchPanel.
OK, the Bathroom Also Needs a Digital Control
- 01. 08. 2008
- Bob Snyder
- Home Automation
Unique Automation wants to bring full automation to the bathroom. Their new Bathomatic is an automatic digital bath management system which can be operated by a wall-mounted touch-control panel, via LAN or automation systems.
Micro-processor controlled, it fills a bath to exact depth and temperature regardless of the temperature and pressure of the incoming water. It maintains water temperature, and adds fragrances/bubbles as required. It is suitable for installation to any new or existing bath.
Go Bathomatic
HAI WL3, Add-in for Windows Home Server
- 01. 08. 2008
- Bob Snyder
- Home Automation
HAI has a new software product, an Add-in for a Windows Home Server that allows you to monitor and control HAI Home Control System from any device with a web browser (including iPhoneT 2.0, iPod TouchT, BlackBerryT, Smartphone, computer, PDA, et al)
WL3 allows you to change a home's temperatures, adjust the lights or security settings, or view any supported camera securely and easily. WL3 automatically configures supported UPnP IP cameras on the home network and allows you to manually configure other IP cameras on your network or cameras that reside anywhere on the Internet. It also allows you to view and record video from cameras in the home or from public IP cameras around town, such as traffic and weather cameras.
Go WL3
Every Digital Bathroom Needs Waterproof TVs
- 01. 08. 2008
- Bob Snyder
- Home Automation
Envirovision is displaying its full range of HD Ready Freeview waterproof bathroom TVs at CEDIA. The 19" model is available in two versions: the 19EA series is supplied with separate waterproof ceiling mounted speakers whilst model 19IA offers integral waterproof speakers.
Available in a range of very high quality finishes including mirror or brush polished stainless steel, black, gold or mirror screened. Additional options include a sky remote control link and a multi systems remote control link to control any other device.
Go Envirovision
Beyond Basic PC-to-PC Networks
- 13. 06. 2008
- Bob Snyder
- Home Automation
While just a few years ago most consumers’ networks had only PCs on them, the growth in non-PC devices on the network is significant.
In a survey of online households in USA, ABI Research found 26% had a game console connected to their home network, 10% had a network storage device, and another 8% had some form of set-top box connected to their home network.
“The growth in non-PC devices on the home network continues as consumers look to access digital entertainment and community services being deployed over the Internet,” says research director Mike Wolf.
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