Home automation has been the wave of the future for what seems like forever, but it's been more of a gentle wave than something tsunami-strength. But the ability to control lighting, security, and ...

Home Automation, Inc. (HAI), leading manufacturer of integrated security and home automation products, has introduced an upgrade to its Omni II home automation controller, the Omni IIe. The Omni IIe ...

At CES 2008, Lagotek will present its “HIP(a) Modes” Sideshow home control gadget working on iPhone and iPod touch made possible by Ikanos Consulting Go Gadgets™ technology. (CES South Hall 1, booth ...

Integrated systems allow for control of home gadgetry by smartphone Luxury high-end homes have many beautiful and sensual features, including exotic woods, illuminated glass, sculpted stonework, ...

Look up the definition of “hype” and you’ll find the phrase “home automation” listed as a usage example. So many manufacturers have made so many promises to create the ideal automated, or “connected,” ...

The Nice headquarters in Itay. Nice, a global manufacturer of smart home, security and home & building automation solutions, announces it has acquired Nortek Control from Melrose Industries. Nortek ...

Responding to the Rethink Displays challenge of the 2021 Hackaday Prize contest, freelance design engineer [Rick Pannen] brings a retro look to his DIY home automation controller. You could be ...

Nice, a global manufacturer of Smart Home, Security, and Home & Building Automation solutions, announced today it has acquired Nortek Security & Control, LLC from Melrose Industries. Move expands ...

Back in July, I disassembled and detailed the internals of a SmartLabs 2412S Power Line Modem (PLM). While PLMs provide a bridge between a home automation controller (hub or other) and various X10-and ...

NEW YORK — The home-automation and security markets have something for all types of distribution channels, from electronic systems contractors (ESCs) that install products to online and ...

For almost everyone and for most technology providers, the Internet of things is all about home automation. Gizmos that have mobile apps, Internet connectivity, and local direct access via Bluetooth, ...

Home automation has existed in one form or another for quite some time, but we thought this take on controlling lights was quite interesting. Instead of having a menu of lights that you can turn on ...