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The folks over at McIntosh have a trio of new products on the way, all designed to play nicely together or to integrate into your current system. It kicks
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It's almost seven years ago that we first tried the Sonos system and gave it our coveted 'Top Tech' award. Since then it's only grown in our affection and got more affordable too with the latest Play:3. We heard last month that Sonos are going to announce something new to their dealers in the next week or two. So what could it be? Here are some thoughts on what Sonos may have in store for us…

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iRidium Mobile Ltd. presents a new product – iRidium for KNX v.1.5.10.
iRidium for KNX offers immense opportunities for visualization and control of KNX systems:

Integration with any KNXNet/IP devices:

• Base License – control any number of KNXNet/IP devices from a single control panel
• Control a single KNXNet/IP device from an unlimited number of control panels (with iRidium Gate)
• Control KNXNet/IP devices over the Internet (with iRidium Gate)

Integration with Weinzierl KNX IP BAOS:

• Ultimate License – control of KNX IP BAOS from an unlimited number of control panels but from up to 10 control panels at the same time (without iRidium Gate)
• Control KNX IP BAOS over the Internet (without iRidium Gate)

Embedded iRidium AV Control
iRidium for KNX includes a driver for controlling any Audio-Video equipment

No additional hardware required
Control your system without expensive hardware and ensure its maximum stability and reliability due to direct connection to your equipment

Fast and convenient import from ETS
Import preset group addresses and datapoints from your ETS project to iRidium GUI Editor and use them to make setup of communication with your KNX automation system easy and fast

Creation of unique and beautiful GUIs. Ready templates
Use ready GUI templates or create your own sophisticated GUIs with a wide range of visualization options: animation, chameleon images, opacity, font effects, video streaming (JPG, MJPG), informers, hyperlinks, bargraphs, etc.

Control over Local network or Internet
Your system is under control wherever you are

GUI update over the Internet
Don’t keep your customer waiting and save your time and money on visits

Enjoy proven and new capabilities of iRidium for KNX!
www.iridiummobile.net

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The guys from iRidium have contacted us with the details on the latest release of their Home Automation software app…

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When we talk about streaming music, you might think of the convenience of online services and the wide selection of music available. You also might think of low bitrates
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HDTV prices have shot up 11.4 percent since the 2011 holiday season. Thank all those fancy new bells and whistles on new sets for the cost increase.

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The folks over at Wolf Cinema don't do things on the cheap. That's not great if you're on a tight budget, but if you're the kind of person who
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Our friends at Brilliant Living have given us 10 pairs of tickets for Grand Designs Live at ExCel London to give away to Automated Home readers. Tickets normally cost £19 so each winner gets £38 of tickets free…

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Panasonic has created another drool-worthy set that we'll unfortunately never get our hands on. It's a 145 inch plasma with an 8K resolution. CTO Hideo Toyoda says that no matter
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After unsuccessful first-generation products from Logitech and Sony, LG will be releasing sets based on the second-generation Google TV platform starting in two weeks.

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