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Connected Home Security: D-Link Launches Smart Siren

Staff Writers November 25, 2015 No Comments

When paired with a D-Link Smart Motion Sensor (DCH-S150), the DCH-S220, which features six different alarm sounds (with an adjustable volume up to 100 decibels), generates an alarm, as well…

ACCC Targets Electricians + Builders Over Dodgy Electrical Cable Risk To 40,000 Homes

David Richards October 19, 2015 No Comments

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is urging electricians and builders to replace the dangerous Infinity electrical cables despite many builders and electricans refusing to accept any liability for the…

Swann Shows New Smart Swann One DIY Home Automation + Security System At CES

David Richards January 8, 2015 No Comments

The Linux based system which recognises Wi Fi, Z Wave and Zigbee based devices also recognizes current model Swann digital products. The system which has advanced security features such as…

Masters Electrical Buyer Quits

David Richards November 5, 2014 No Comments

Theo Theodore who was the electrical buyer for Masters quit this week with the retailer now having to provision millions for future problems associated with the sale of the questionable…

Belkin Ahead Of The Pack, When It Comes To The Internet Of Things Says CEO

David Richards October 28, 2014 No Comments

Pipkin who started Belkin in a garage twisting cables for sale to friends claims that Belkin’s three core categories which today include Linksys network products, WeMo home automation network gear…

Kwikset Kevo Smart Lock Launches OZ October

Staff Writers September 11, 2014 No Comments

Kwikset’s Kevo is an electronic lock that can be opened by an iPhone app, promising secure Bluetooth encryption, the high security of picking resistance and a “bump guard” to protect the barrel…

Qualifi Moves Into Top End AV Networking Market With HDBaseT Offering

Staff Writers August 26, 2014 No Comments

Qualifi believe that installers and home owners will benefit by moving to Bluestream AV’s HDBaseT cable technology. The cornerstone of HDBaseT technology is 5Play, a feature set that converges uncompressed…

Samsung Move To Cut Staff As They Move Into the SmartHouse Market

David Richards August 25, 2014 No Comments

Last week Samsung, who have to find new markets to survive before they go the same way as Sony, Nokia and Blackberry, aquire a US home automation Company called Smart…

Samsung Buys Home Automation Company

David Richards August 18, 2014 No Comments

Company founder and CEO Alex Hawkinson claims that Samsung will continue to offer a “totally open smart-home platform.” “Samsung fully supports this vision,” said Hawkinson whose Company was founded in…

Samsung Buys SmartThings

Staff Writers August 15, 2014 No Comments

Tech war moves from mobiles to the living room with Samsung snapping up SmartThings, it has been confirmed. The smart home platform will operate as an independent company within Samsung’s…