Automated house 2.0 – #32 working with epitome Living, Our Loxone Partners
Not long after we started researching the new home we went to the very first of lots of self-build shows we have checked out over the last couple of years. It was there that we satisfied Scott McMurray from epitome Living. You understand when you get a great feeling about somebody ideal from the start?
Apple Watch: Wrist worn wonder or Fashionista Fad?
After todays event we know more about the Apple Watch (check out our cheat sheet below for all the new stuff from the presentation just finished). If you’re not already a smart watch owner then this may be the device that makes you want to join in. The smart watch category is already well catered for
Master California awesome With Fred Segal x CB2
With their flagship store fittingly on L.A.’s Melrose Avenue, Freg Segal epitomizes California cool. The fashion-forward brand has teamed up with CB2 on a line of furniture as well as housewares. Combining the contemporary look of CB2 with laid-back SoCal style, the line features bright colors, whimsical shapes as well as luxe, vintage-inspired pieces. Distressed denim pillows as
Video: Loxone reveal Nano motor Controller Air and Tree
the most recent new product from Loxone is the Nano motor Controller. Available in Tree or Air versions, it is a compact flush-mounted module for DC loads. The configurable outputs can be used to control the speed of DC motors for shades, curtains and awnings for example, or to dim LED lights. You can use
Book Review: clean Disruption of energy and transport by Tony Seba
Here’s an interesting book that argues that the clean Energy disruption has already started and will be swift. We Still have Years of Oil (Coal, Gas, Uranium) Left Author Tony Seba says that it’s irrelevant that there is years of fossil fuels left. The stone age didn’t end because we ran out of stone. Something better
UKHA2004 evaluation now on-line
The UK house Automation neighborhood have been satisfying annually because 2001. The “UKHA2004” event was held on the 15th as well as 16th may 2004, in Ramada Jarvis hotel in Hatfield, near London. This year we booked the three largest seminar rooms in the Hotel. The Pioneer as well as Endeavour suites were utilized for
Motley fool – smart home
The us version of the famous investment website – The Motley fool – has run a piece on smart home technology companies… “You know all about (and probably dread) housework, but what if your house helped you? application of this idea has begun. consider broadband, Wi-Fi, VoIP, digital cable, cable-telephone, DVRs, and even gizmos such
Review: TP-Link’s Deco P9 whole home hybrid mesh Wi-Fi System
the current Deco P9 whole home hybrid mesh Wi-Fi System was launched at IFA this year and TP-Link asked us if we’d like to try one out. In a delighted coincidence a friend was in dire need of improving his wireless network, so it was a great opportunity to test this new hybrid tech whilst
DIY Block-Printed Linens
get inspired by the relaxed boho vibe of block-printed textiles produced by some terrific design houses like John Robshaw, Les Indiennes and Raoul Textiles. While the ancient art of block-printing takes years to master, you can mimic the look easily and inexpensively using stamps and fabric paint to decorate basic white linens for your patio table. Or, you
Review: Aranet4 home Wireless indoor Air quality monitor
We’re always interested in Air quality sensors and the latest one to turn up at the Automated home is the Aranet4. This is the first domestic indoor air quality sensor from the sub-brand of the Latvian company SAF Tehnika. It measures Carbon Dioxide (CO₂), Temperature, relative Humidity and Atmospheric Pressure. Display The stand out feature