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 ...

I recently tore down a Belkin WeMo Wi-Fi-connected outlet switch for EDN, which I thankfully (and rarely) was able to reassemble afterward in a functionally and cosmetically intact state. I'd ...

Trane’s ComfortLink™ II XL850 Smart Control with built-in home automation bridge can connect an entire home to more than 200 Z-Wave products, including door locks, lighting, security devices, garage ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 Pi is hard wired into a home automation board that controls a fan, light, AC, and the temperature. It’s then controlled over Twitter direct messages so it’s super easy to check the status or flip ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...