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Philips Hue offers iPhone controlled LED lighting for your home

By chrisoldroyd, Monday, Oct 29, 2012 a 8:34 am

World renowned electronics manufacturer Philips has announced today that it will be exclusively launching its “Hue” web-enabled lighting system through the Apple Store starting from tomorrow. The new system from Philips offers energy saving LED lights that can replace your existing bulbs and they can then be controlled from your iPhone or iPad.

VooMoteZapper turns your iPhone or iPad into universal remote, leaves all your old infrareds to collect dust

By chrisoldroyd, Tuesday, Feb 7, 2012 a 4:57 pm

The VooMoteZapper is a clip on infrared remote control device that can take the place of your entire collection of home remote controls. The device simply clips into the dock connector of your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch running iOS 5 and transforms it into a universal remote controller

Belkin WeMo looks to make home automation simple, all controlled from your iPhone or iPad

By chrisoldroyd, Tuesday, Jan 10, 2012 a 3:20 pm

Belkin has announced a range of home automation devices which will all be controlled by an app on your iPhone or iPad. The new line all come under the Belkin WeMo brand and offer a fully modular home automation solution which can be expanded and added to whenever you like.

Logitech announce the Harmony Link universal remote for iPhone and iPad [video]

By chrisoldroyd, Tuesday, Sep 20, 2011 a 8:49 am

Logitech is well known for its range of Harmony universal remote controls and now it has announced one which will give you all the control you need; using your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch. Instead of using an ugly dongle or case, this uses a WiFi enabled receiver which converts the input received from your iOS device into an infrared output to you home theater kit. The companion iPhone and iPad apps will be available as free downloads from the App Store.

Alleged iPhone 5 screen protector shows a larger screen and home button

By chrisoldroyd, Thursday, Sep 15, 2011 a 8:45 am

Unwire.HK has uncovered a few pictures today that are supposedly from a screen protector for the upcoming iPhone 5. The screen protector, if real, shows an elongated opening for the home button as well as a much larger screen size for the new iPhone model compared to the current iPhone 4.

iPad set to invade the home automation business, reduction in cost the driving factor!

By chrisoldroyd, Monday, May 2, 2011 a 3:59 pm

A new model home in Overlook, Lone Tree’s Heritage Hills has been equipped with two iPads to enable the use of home control and automation. The iPads can control the homes lighting, motorised sun shades, multi-room music system, television and video systems, baby monitors and closed circuit security cameras.

AT&T Says Buy Your iPhone Online and Activate at Home

By Jeremy, Thursday, Dec 11, 2008 a 4:00 pm

Yes, you read the title correctly. In a move that nobody expected, you can now purchase an iPhone 3G from AT&T's web site, have it delivered to you, and activate it in the comfort of your own home. This home delivery service is now being offered to both existing customers adding a line and new customers.

If you purchase within the next 8 days you are promised to have your new iPhone the next day with free overnight shipping. AT&T also notes that shoppers have 8 days left in order to have it delivered before the Christmas holiday.