Samsung SmartThings Hub v2.0 now available in the UK
considering that Samsung acquired SmartThings in the USA they’ve put the power of their marketing maker behind the home automation brand. Now with the latest version of the hub they are rolling out to other countries including the UK. The SmartThings Hub is the heart of your smart home. It connects wirelessly with hundreds of compatible smart devices,
5 HomeKit Compatible devices to start Your home Automation System
[UPDATE – check out the best value way to start Your HomeKit smart home Setup] If you’re thinking of dipping your toe into the world of home automation and you’re an iOS user then these HomeKit compatible devices may be just what you’ve been waiting for. Apple announced HomeKit over a year ago but at
Video: Installing a Flush AV Backbox with Syncbox
We discovered a new product making a bit of a stir in the customized install world so we asked the makers to tell us a bit about – Syncbox… When companies are installing Syncbox we make sure that they take pride in doing so because making something look stunning and stylish requires care and precision
Idratek Releases Cortex V26 integrating Mobile Touch interface
the current version of Idratek’s Cortex house automation software application integrates an HTML5 based touch interface for utilize with todays smartphones as well as tablets… “Version 26 of IDRATEK’s Cortex software application is now available. significant in this major release is the inclusion of support for a new licensed option, code named Cortex Mobile. Cortex
Tired Of Granite? try This remarkable natural stone
Dark, remarkable as well as refreshingly different, soapstone is trending for great reason. It stands as much as warm as well as stains, however establishes a progressive patina like marble. Plus, it looks gorgeous in both kitchens as well as bathrooms, as either a striking countertop or statement sink. If you discover yourself lured to go
Weekend: top 45 movies from Automated house Forum members
Last month we ran a competition on the Automated house Forums asking members to vote for their all-time favourite movies. So if you’re looking for some motivation on what to watch this weekend, here’s 45 ideas to try… Top Rated Movies The Shawshank Redemption (1994) – 14 Votes Star Wars: Episode IV – A new hope (1977) – 10 Votes
Shops We Love: Sunnyside Tea & house
“When Jaclyn as well as I produced this space, we selfishly thought, ‘Where would we want to hang out?’” recalls Megan Curren, who co-owns Sunnyside Tea & house with Jaclyn Cormack. The response was a quiet, cabin-like shop where a cup of tea awaits. named for its sunlit place in Deep Cove, a little waterfront neighborhood just
Video: Zipato Z-Wave siren
The Zipato indoor multichannel siren uses the new Z-Wave 500 series chip supporting multichannel operation and higher data rates (96/40/100kbps) and you can choose from six different alarm sounds. Always know when your Z-Wave system detects a problem by installing the Zipato Z-Wave indoor Multi-Sound Siren. This loud, multi-channel siren works with any Z-Wave controller,
Paint color Pick: Icing On The Cake By Benjamin Moore
The paint color: even though it’s a pastel blue, Icing On The Cake (Benjamin Moore 2049-70) has a warm undertone that keeps it from reading as too frosty. Why we love it: pale and ethereal, this soft shade is sweet in a nursery, but not too saccharine. How to use it: This color can grow
Case Study: Going Off Grid for £2,000 with 2nd Hand Solar Panels
Fridge, lights, TV, computers? YES. Kettle, toaster, hairdryer, washing machine, dishwasher NO. These were the parameters for a minimalist off grid PV system for a friend’s pod. low power but low price. Tempted by an ad for some second hand panels from Canada we were soon knocking on the door of Bimble Solar near Brighton.