Copyright © 2010 4 Square Media http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Automation/General Wed, 10 Feb 2010 06:06:00 GMT General on www.smarthouse.com.au newsfeed.sichbo.ca http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Automation/General/S3Q5W6L6 With the Australian state governments slowly rolling out programs to provide every Australian home with a smart meter, Control4 is launching its Energy Management System in Australia this month. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 06:06:00 GMT http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Automation/General/S3Q5W6L6 Michelle Starr http://news.smarthouse.com.au/images/shared/20100210051053dfb88.jpg http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Reviews/Automation/B8B2N5L5 Myhome247 offers affordable around the clock security, allowing a user to monitor what is going on in your home when you are away. The starter kit offers basic protection, but accessories can be purchased depending on the needs of the customer. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:34:00 GMT http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Reviews/Automation/B8B2N5L5 Mendelson Tiu http://news.smarthouse.com.au/images/shared/2009110604445316739.jpg http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Automation/General/U8N9B3F2 TouchSoft, a Melbourne based developer of Home Automation Software has released an iPhone/iPod Touch Application available for download from the Apple App store. Thu, 06 Aug 2009 03:45:00 GMT http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Automation/General/U8N9B3F2 Dave Jansen http://news.smarthouse.com.au/images/shared/200908060155155227d.jpg http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Reviews/Automation/H7A6H5H6 It’s not generally something many of us think about but every year we spend money on electricity for devices that aren’t even turned on. Wed, 25 Mar 2009 03:52:00 GMT http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Reviews/Automation/H7A6H5H6 Dave Jansen http://news.smarthouse.com.au/images/shared/200903250256071eb48.jpg http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Automation/General/X2Q9F5J9 AVD Australia has won the AMX Best Projects Award 2009 for its innovative and ground-breaking energy-efficient residence. Tue, 03 Mar 2009 12:40:00 GMT http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Automation/General/X2Q9F5J9 Mike Wheeler http://news.smarthouse.com.au/images/shared/20090303114244cf42e.jpg http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Automation/General/R6U2T2E7 Google is developing a tool that can track electricity use in your home, allowing homeowners to manage their power use and therefore reduce power consumption. Wed, 11 Feb 2009 10:20:00 GMT http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Automation/General/R6U2T2E7 Reuters http://news.smarthouse.com.au/images/shared/20090212092112aae38.jpg http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Automation/General/W4N8S7V9 As politicians look at legislating to get better power efficiency in both homes and commercial businesses control, companies like AMX, Lutron, Switch Automation, Control4 and Crestron are starting to ramp up new software offerings that allow users to better manage power and water usage however this is not enough says Australian automation Company Switch Automation. Thu, 05 Feb 2009 10:23:00 GMT http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Automation/General/W4N8S7V9 David Richards http://news.smarthouse.com.au/images/shared/2009020609424423af1.jpg http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Automation/General/B2T6T5W8 If you are looking for an affordable automation system for your home, you are in luck. Crestron and Australian Monitor are about to provide users with an automation package at a great price point. Wed, 28 Jan 2009 02:53:00 GMT http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Automation/General/B2T6T5W8 Mendelson Tiu http://news.smarthouse.com.au/images/shared/20090128015554d7c46.jpg http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Automation/General/F4K9E5P3 Sydney-based Switch Automation believes it has a solution for those who don’t want a touchscreen to be at the mercy of vandals or the weather, which is especially true of automated apartment complexes that can have several screens exposed to the elements and undesirables. Tue, 07 Oct 2008 01:11:00 GMT http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Automation/General/F4K9E5P3 Mike Wheeler http://news.smarthouse.com.au/images/shared/20081007121423facf0.jpg http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Automation/General/U4G8J7W3 An all-in-one solution that allows a Sonos Sound system to be integrated as part of a home set up is finally here. Wed, 01 Oct 2008 02:27:00 GMT http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Automation/General/U4G8J7W3 Mike Wheeler http://news.smarthouse.com.au/images/shared/20081001123139b3902.JPG