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The term “Home Automation” encompasses many different areas including Lighting, Heating \/ Aircon (HVAC), Energy Management, Security \/ CCTV, AV Distribution and Entertainment.<\/p>\n
There are a multitude of Home Automation systems available, from budget plugin modules that are easily retro-fitted into existing properties, to professionally designed bespoke installations that require a CI (customer installer or integrator) and\u00a0structured wiring at time of build<\/a>.<\/p>\n It’s hard to categorise home automation\u00a0technologies. \u00a0Some are simply protocols, whether open or closed standards. \u00a0Others comprise of hardware or software or all of the above. \u00a0Here’s our guide offering an overview of some of the most popular smart home and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies around.<\/p>\n No products found.<\/p>\n AMX is an all-encompassing high end professional home automation system. Usually only found in large bespoke homes as well as commercial settings like hotels and offices, it employs proprietary\u00a0technologies to provide an exceptionally polished system where every item is controlled and managed.<\/p>\n Read all our AMX Articles here<\/a>\u00a0 : \u00a0amx.com<\/a><\/p>\n HomeKit is Apple’s framework for communicating with and controlling connected devices in a smart home. Apps can enable users to discover devices in their home and configure them, or create actions to control those devices. Users can group actions together and trigger them using Siri.\u00a0Announced as part of\u00a0iOS8, products were slow to trickle out but are now more plentiful. If you are committed to the Apple ecosystem and don’t mind the Bluetooth setup then it’s worth considering. Read our post detailing\u00a0HomeKit<\/a>.<\/p>\n Read all our HomeKit Articles here<\/a>\u00a0 : \u00a0apple.com<\/a><\/p>\n WeMo is a range of home automation modules from Belkin. \u00a0They offer simple plug and play appliance and light control and provide\u00a0scheduling\u00a0and remote\u00a0operation\u00a0from inside and outside the home with a free iOS App.\u00a0 In\u00a0conjunction with the Cloud service\u00a0If This Then That<\/a>\u00a0they can also be triggered from emails, SMS text messages as well as be scheduled to come on at sunset etc.<\/p>\n Read all our Belkin WeMo Articles here<\/a>\u00a0 : \u00a0www.belkin.com<\/a>\u00a0 : \u00a0Available here<\/a><\/p>\n C-Bus\u00a0from Clipsal \/ Schneider is a professional home automation system. It’s hard wired using a variety of topologies with CAT5 or similar cables – including it’s own pink version. \u00a0It offers some wireless products in the range now too. \u00a0It encompasses a large range of modules, especially lighting, from this single supplier. \u00a0It has a good following amongst Automated Home readers and DIY installation is possible with decent support available from forums etc. \u00a0Watch our\u00a0C-Bus video interview<\/a>\u00a0here.<\/p>\n Read all our C-Bus Articles here<\/a>\u00a0 : \u00a0www.schneider-electric.co.uk<\/a>\u00a0 : \u00a0Available here<\/a><\/p>\n The Comfort system from Cytech is one of the most popular smart home security panels around. \u00a0As well as featuring If\/Then\/Else logic, one of its strengths is its ability to\u00a0integrate\u00a0with a wide range of other home automation systems via one of its ‘UCM’ boards. These hardware interfaces allow – for example – your security PIR to detect movement and then turn on your C-Bus controlled lighting in\u00a0response. \u00a0They support other standards like RS232, RS485, Ethernet, Crestron, KNX, Z-Wave, Velbus and GSM. \u00a0Recently Cytech have released a cut-down version of their\u00a0system, the \u2018Logic Engine<\/a>\u2019 which\u00a0acts as a stand alone HA\u00a0controller\u00a0for customers that don’t require the security features. \u00a0Watch our\u00a0video interview with Cytech<\/a>.<\/p>\n Read all our Comfort Articles here<\/a>\u00a0 : \u00a0cytech.biz<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0: \u00a0Available here<\/a><\/p>\n Founded in 2008, Comfortclick hails from\u00a0Slovenia and provides custom software and integration solutions for KNX home automation systems.<\/p>\n Read all our Comfortclick Articles here<\/a>\u00a0 : \u00a0comfortclick.com<\/a><\/p>\n CommandFusion are an Australian company producing a range of home automation hardware<\/a> for CI’s and DIY installers. \u00a0They aim to make things as simple as possible to install and operate\u00a0and their iViewer software\u00a0allows for creation of a GUI on a mobile device (iOS and Android). \u00a0Their modules include various relays as well as traditional IR, RS232\/422\/485 and flexible I\/O ports.<\/p>\n Read all our Command Fusion Articles here<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0: \u00a0\u00a0www.commandfusion.com<\/a><\/p>\n Control4 is an all-encompassing mid to high end home automation system. \u00a0A relative new comer (established in 2003) it is highly rated and is installed by a network of approved CI’s. It aims to automate\u00a0lighting, music, video, security and energy\u00a0around the modern home and make it as easy to control as possible. \u00a0Check out our\u00a0interview with Control4 here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Read all our Control4 Articles here<\/a>\u00a0 : \u00a0www.control4.com<\/a><\/p>\n Crestron has been in business for over 40 years and is another high end all-encompassing professional home automation system. \u00a0Like AMX it is a very fully featured proprietary system\u00a0that has matured over many years. \u00a0It is usually installed by CI’s in large bespoke homes with big budget HA systems offering control of everything from Crestron’s touchscreens and iOS devices.<\/p>\n Read all our Crestron Articles here<\/a>\u00a0 : \u00a0www.crestron.com<\/a><\/p>\n Domotiga is free open source Linux home automation software from the Netherlands. It can be run on a wide range of hardware including the\u00a0Raspberry Pi and supports RFXCOM, X10, xPL, XBMC and 1-Wire.<\/p>\n Read all our Domotiga Articles here<\/a>\u00a0 : \u00a0www.domotiga.nl<\/a><\/p>\n EnOcean provides a range of devices including wireless sensors and switches\u00a0that harvest the power they require\u00a0from the mechanical movement of the units\u00a0themselves. This means they do not require batteries and can be placed almost anywhere.<\/p>\n Read all our EnOcean\u00a0Articles here<\/a>\u00a0 : \u00a0www.enocean.com<\/a><\/p>\n Freedomotic is free open source home automation software that runs on\u00a0any OS with Java support (Linux, Windows, Mac OSX, Android etc). It can be deployed on a single standard PC, a PCs network, a network of embedded devices like Raspberry Pi, or a mixture of the above.<\/p>\n Read all our Freedomotic Articles here<\/a>\u00a0 : \u00a0freedomotic.com<\/a><\/p>\n Global Cach\u00e9\u00a0produce a range of\u00a0WiFi \/ Ethernet IP enabled IR, serial, and contact closure devices. Most recently they have launched the iTach Flex range. \u00a0The hardware allows you to control your home automation system using iOS (iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch) Android devices as well as integrate them into controllers such as Indigo.<\/p>\n Read all our Global Cache Articles here<\/a>\u00a0 : \u00a0<\/span>globalcache.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Harmony is Windows home automation software developed by UK based\u00a0Domia Lifestyle. Around since 2002, this PC software supports X10, ByeBye Standby, C-Bus, Dupline, 1-Wire and Rako. Modules are available for Web and Touchsceen interfaces as well as CCTV and voice control.<\/p>\n Read all our Harmony Articles here<\/a>\u00a0 : \u00a0www.domialifestyle.com<\/p>\n Home Assistant is free and open-source home automation software designed to be the central home automation control system for controlling smart home technology. Both the Home Assistant “core” application itself and its software extensions are written in Python and its main focus is on local-control and privacy.<\/p>\n Read all our Home Assistant Articles here<\/a> : home-assistant.io<\/a><\/p>\n HomeEasy is a range of wireless home automation modules produced by\u00a0Byron<\/a>. Ideal for retro-fitting into an existing property the range includes plugin modules, wall switches, micro modules, PIRs and remote controls. Check out our\u00a0review here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Read all our Home Easy Articles here<\/a>\u00a0 : \u00a0www.homeeasy.eu<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0: \u00a0Available here<\/a><\/p>\n HomeSeer is\u00a0probably\u00a0the best known Windows home automation software around. Established in 1998 its feature list has expanded yearly and now represents one of the most complete suites available. \u00a0It’s also been joined over the years by the HomeTroller range of hardware home automation controllers. \u00a0It supports a huge range of HA hardware including\u00a0Insteon, UPB, X10, xAP, xPL and Z-Wave.<\/p>\n Read all our HomeSeer Articles here<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0: \u00a0www.homeseer.com<\/a><\/p>\n HomeVision and HomeVision Pro are hardware home automation controllers that were built to allow control of large X10 systems. \u00a0Their innovative software allowed complex If\/Then\/Else\u00a0conditions\u00a0to easily be programmed by a novice yet provide powerful macros. \u00a0They support a range of I\/O too and the ability to work through a TV menu. \u00a0In late 2011 HomeVision\u00a0creator\u00a0Crag Chadwick announced the controller was being discontinued. Still considered by many to be one of the best controllers ever made and still swapping hands on eBay and our Buy\/Sell forums<\/a>.<\/p>\n Read all our HomeVision Articles here<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0: \u00a0www.csi3.com<\/a><\/p>\n The Hue system from Philips uses Zigbee to create a mesh network of lights and switches. The new v2 hub brings with it support for Apple’s HomeKit and hence voice control of your lights using Siri. The system also integrates nicely with SmartThings.<\/p>\n Read all our Hue Articles here<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0: \u00a0meethue.com<\/a>\u00a0 : \u00a0Available Here<\/a><\/p>\n Idratek was born out of\u00a0years of University research and\u00a0aims to be a true Home\u00a0Automation<\/em>\u00a0system in the sense that it makes many decisions autonomously, rather than just provide remote controls for the home. \u00a0Their\u00a0Cortex<\/a>\u00a0software provides the\u00a0intelligence for their own hardware modules and the entire network of sensors and switches learns from your\u00a0behaviour which is ideal for assisted living scenarios too.<\/p>\n Read all our Idratek Articles here<\/a>\u00a0 : \u00a0www.idratek.com<\/a>\u00a0 : \u00a0Our Idratek Forum<\/a><\/p>\n Indigo is s comprehensive Mac OSX home automation software package from Indigo Domotics (formerly Perceptive Automation). \u00a0It supports X10, Insteon and more recently Z-Wave devices too plus a host of other sub systems from more than 40 3rd party plugins. \u00a0The system is being actively\u00a0developed and has a thriving support forum. 2016 will see this software move to a subscription model. Listen to\u00a0our podcast<\/a>\u00a0with\u00a0Matt Bendiksen from Perceptive Automation<\/p>\n Read all our Indigo Articles here<\/a>\u00a0 : \u00a0perceptiveautomation.com<\/a><\/p>\n Insteon is a range of hardware home automation modules ideal for retro-fitting to any home. \u00a0Insteon’s inventors SmartLabs\u00a0describe it a \u201cDual Band\u201d system as every command gets transmitted over both RF and Power Line. \u00a0This built-in redundancy is designed to ensure your commands get through. \u00a0The RF side of things is a proprietary\u00a0Mesh Network where every module receives and re-transmits signals to maximise range and reduce dead spots. \u00a0On the Power Line side Modules are also capable of sending X10 commands so you can control any legacy devices you may have. \u00a0All of Insteon\u2019s latest modules support status requests. Check out our video here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Read all our Insteon Articles here<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0: \u00a0www.insteon.net<\/a>\u00a0 : \u00a0Available here<\/a><\/p>\n KNX is the successor to several previous standards including the European Home Systems Protocol (EHS) and the European Installation Bus (EIB \/ Instabus). \u00a0It’s a huge ecosystem for the smart home with over 7,000 certified KNX products on the market from over 100 companies. KNX is currently popular in Europe but has very little presence in the USA. \u00a0Check out\u00a0our Interview with KNX Association\u00a0Director\u00a0Joost Demarest<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/p>\n Read all our KNX Articles here<\/a>\u00a0 : \u00a0knx.org<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0: \u00a0Available here<\/a><\/p>\n A relative new comer, Lightwave from JSJS designs offers a range of attractive modern home automation modules at affordable prices. \u00a0Check out our in-depth LightwaveRF review<\/a>.<\/p>\n Read all our LightwaveRF Articles here<\/a>\u00a0 : \u00a0www.lightwaverf.com<\/a>\u00a0 : \u00a0Available here<\/a><\/p>\n LinuxMCE is a free open source software suite that provides home automation controls as well as media centre duties. \u00a0The system can be used to control X-10, KNX \/ EIB, Z-Wave, EnOcean, and Insteon hardware. \u00a0In addition it provides other core components including VoIP with the FOSS\u00a0Asterisk PBX and integration with CCTV \/ security systems. \u00a0Checkout our\u00a0overview of LinuxMCE<\/a>\u00a0here.<\/p>\n Read all our LinuxMCE Articles here<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0: \u00a0 linuxmce.org<\/a><\/p>\n The Loxone system is built around their neat ‘Miniserver’ hardware controller. \u00a0It supports KNX switches and sensors, PC’s or touch screen, via web interface, remote control by mobile app, software integration and more. The Loxone ‘Tree’ system reduces wiring requirements and speeds up installations.<\/p>\n Read all our Loxone Articles here<\/a>\u00a0 : \u00a0www.loxone.com<\/a><\/p>\n Around since 1961, Lutron are famous for inventing the solid state dimmer. \u00a0Now known for their\u00a0intelligent\u00a0lighting controls, Lutron is a\u00a0professional\u00a0grade system found in high end domestic and commercial installations.<\/p>\n Read all our Lutron Articles here<\/a>\u00a0 : \u00a0www.lutron.com<\/a><\/p>\n Minerva is an open source Linux home automation software suite. \u00a0It offers a built in web interface, SMS and IR control plus\u00a0speech synthesis. \u00a0In addition it employs a range of ‘Applets’ to connect with and control various devices around your home. \u00a0These include\u00a0plugins for X10, Bluetooth,\u00a0Audio and Video playback, Weather, reports, TV Guide and an\u00a0RSS feed reader.<\/p>\n www.minervahome.net<\/a><\/p>\n MisterHouse is free open source home automation software. \u00a0Written entirely in Perl, it runs on Windows and most Unix based platforms, including Linux and Mac OSX. \u00a0It supports a multitude of systems including xAP, xPL, X10, iButtons, TTS, RS-232 Serial etc.<\/p>\n Read all our MisterHouse Articles here<\/a>\u00a0 : \u00a0misterhouse.sourceforge.net<\/a><\/p>\n Nest was started by Tony Fadell, one of the leads in both the iPod and iPhone design and development. \u00a0Nest introduced the learning home heating thermostat and the more recently the Nest Protect smart home\u00a0Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm and Nest Cam IP CCTV. \u00a0Nest were\u00a0acquired\u00a0by Google in 2014.<\/p>\n Read all our Nest Articles here<\/a>\u00a0 : \u00a0<\/span>nest.com<\/a> \u00a0: \u00a0Available Here<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Node-RED is a programming tool for wiring together hardware devices, APIs and online services in new and interesting ways.<\/p>\n It provides a browser-based editor that makes it easy to wire together flows using the wide range of nodes in the palette that can be deployed to its runtime in a single-click.<\/p>\n Read all our Node-Red Articles here<\/a>\u00a0 :\u00a0 nodered.org<\/a><\/p>\n The Open Energy Monitor is a collection of open-source hardware and software to measure your energy use.<\/p>\n Read all our OpenEnergyMonitor Articles here<\/a>\u00a0 :\u00a0 openenergymonitor.org<\/a><\/p>\n The open Home Automation Bus (openHAB) is a software system developed in Java that is\u00a0hardware and protocol agnostic. With support for over\u00a040 technologies including things like Raspberry Pi, RFXCOM, KNX, MAX!, MQTT and Asterisk, it is building a\u00a0growing open source smart home community.<\/p>\n Read all our openHAB Articles here<\/a>\u00a0 : \u00a0www.openhab.org<\/a> Open Remote is software that runs on Windows, Linux, Mac and Raspberry Pi and is\u00a0freely available under an Open Source license. \u00a0It can be used to integrate many\u00a0different\u00a0smart home sub-systems including those from AMX, KNX, Lutron, Z-Wave, 1-Wire, EnOcean, xPL, Insteon, X10, Infrared, Russound, GlobalCache, IRTrans, XBMC, VLC, panStamps, Denon AVR, FreeBox and MythTV. \u00a0End-user control interfaces are available for iOS and Android devices, and for devices with modern web browsers. User interface design, installation management and configuration can be handled remotely with OpenRemote cloud-based design tools.<\/p>\n Read all our OpenRemote Articles here<\/a>\u00a0 : \u00a0www.openremote.org<\/a><\/p>\n Open Source\u00a0Automation\u00a0(OSA) is free open source home automation software for Windows. \u00a0Its\u00a0Plugin architecture and API\u00a0makes it possible to interface to and control a wide variety of home automation and entertainment systems including X10, Insteon, 1-Wire, RFXCOM, Z-Wave, Global Cache, MCE,\u00a0Squeezebox Server\u00a0and XBMC.<\/p>\n Read all our OSA Case Study here<\/a>\u00a0 : \u00a0www.opensourceautomation.com<\/a><\/p>\n Rako Controls produce a range of wired and wireless smart home lighting products that are designed and manufactured in the UK. \u00a0iPhone and iPad control of lighting is available with their hardware bridge and their free Rako iOS App.<\/p>\n Read all our Rako Articles here<\/a>\u00a0 : \u00a0rakocontrols.com<\/a><\/p>\n Revolve aims to be the one smartphone smart home controller to rule them all. \u00a0It integrates control of many systems into a single iOS app (Android coming) plus a\u00a0$300 hardware hub that houses 7 radios including Wi-Fi, ZigBee, Z-Wave and Insteon.\u00a0With it they can control Sonos, Philips Hue, Belkin WeMo and Nest amongst others with drivers for more systems planned. UPDATE – Now acquired by Nest.<\/p>\n Read all our Revolv Articles here<\/a>\u00a0 : \u00a0revolv.com<\/a><\/p>\n RFXcom produce a range of wireless\u00a0transceivers\u00a0that are a swiss army knife for RF home automation systems. They are supported by a huge range of software and hardware including HomeSeer, Indigo, Vera, HomeEasy and LightwaveRF. \u00a0These inexpensive USB products work with Linux, Mac-OS and Windows.<\/p>\n Read all our RFXcom Articles here<\/a>\u00a0 : \u00a0www.rfxcom.com<\/a><\/p>\n Founded in 2005 Savant Systems provide a suite of integrated proprietary\u00a0automation\u00a0solutions for\u00a0residential and commercial applications\u00a0built using Apple technology. \u00a0It’s employed in beautiful bespoke installations\u00a0like the one in this video<\/a>\u00a0using multiple Mac mini servers along with iPads and other iOS devices for control.<\/p>\n Read all our Savant Articles here<\/a>\u00a0 : \u00a0www.savantsystems.com<\/a><\/p>\n Now owned by Samsung the SmartThings hub is fast becoming one of the most popular of the new generation of home automation systems. The hub\u00a0contains\u00a0multiple radios, including\u00a0ZigBee and Z-Wave meaning it can control a large (and growing range) of smart home hardware from multiple manufacturers. Apps are available for iOS, Android and Windows Phone.<\/p>\n Read all our SmartThings Articles here<\/a>\u00a0 : \u00a0www.smartthings.com<\/a><\/p>\n Shion is home automation software for Mac OSX. \u00a0It has recently been made open source and free along with its Shion Touch iOS App which is also free. \u00a0With support for X10 and Insteon it’s an interesting proposition for Apple Mac users for zero outlay.<\/p>\n Read all our Shion Articles here<\/a>\u00a0 : \u00a0www.shiononline.com<\/a><\/p>\n UPB is a 2-way powerline communications technology which was designed in the 1990’s with a view to replacing X10. PulseWorx lighting control products are produced by Powerline Control Systems Inc (PCS) and you can read more about them in our My Automated Home<\/a> article from Delmar Fadden.<\/p>\n Read all our UPB Articles here<\/a>\u00a0 : \u00a0pulseworx.com<\/a> Velbus is a modular home automation system using a bus cable consisting of 4 wires (2 for power and 2 for data). There is no central control unit making the system\u00a0immune\u00a0to a single point of failure. \u00a0It has a number of different control options, from built in control functions on each module, to server type controllers, including free and paid options. It also offers a DIN mounted server option and iPhone control.<\/p>\n Read all our Velbus Articles here<\/a>\u00a0 : \u00a0www.velbus.eu<\/a><\/p>\n Vera (forerly Mi Casa Verde) produce a range of Linux based hardware home automation controllers. \u00a0Built around Z-Wave technology these controllers also support Control4, X10, Insteon and IP CCTV cameras. \u00a0Their open APIs allow developers to create\u00a0additional\u00a0apps to control the home.<\/p>\n Read all our Vera Articles here<\/a> \u00a0: \u00a0www.getvera.com<\/a>\u00a0 : \u00a0Available here<\/a><\/p>\n Entry into the world of home automation has been powered by X10 for many people (Ed: including me). \u00a0It’s probably the best known ‘proper’ home\u00a0automation\u00a0system, in that it offers a large range of hardware and software and it can be used in a relatively powerful way. \u00a0It’s inexpensive and allows up to 256 addresses on the network but on the down side it’s based on a slow powerline technology invented in the 1970’s (by Pico Electronics in Scotland). \u00a0While the technology is extremely well established it lacks modern features like status control.<\/p>\n Read all our X10 Articles here<\/a>\u00a0 : \u00a0x10Europe.com<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0: \u00a0Available here<\/a><\/p>\n xAP started off life on the Automated Home mailing list<\/a>. \u00a0It is a\u00a0protocol designed to help disparate home automations systems talk to each other using broadcast UDP over a LAN. \u00a0While\u00a0development seems to have slowed in recent limes it remains a useful tool for\u00a0integrating\u00a0various smart home systems. \u00a0Check out our\u00a0xAP Tutorial here<\/a>.<\/p>\n www.xapautomation.org<\/a> xPL is a fork of xAP. \u00a0While it is a very similar protocol\u00a0its developers wanted to it to be as\u00a0lightweight as possible to support embedded devices. \u00a0Listen to our\u00a0podcast with the xPL<\/a>\u00a0developers here.<\/p>\n xplproject.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n Xtension is Mac OSX home automation software that’s been around since 1996. It supports X10, Z-Wave, UPB and\u00a0Oregon Scientific weather stations.<\/p>\n Read all our XTension Articles here<\/a>\u00a0 : \u00a0www.shed.bz<\/a><\/p>\n Zigbee is based on an IEEE 802 open standard and provides a low power personal area network. \u00a0Zigbee chips are used in various smart home devices like the\u00a0AlertMe Home Energy<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Home Security systems<\/a>. Listen to our\u00a0AlertMe podcast<\/a>.<\/p>\n Read all our Zigbee Articles here<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0: \u00a0zigbee.org<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0: \u00a0Available here<\/a><\/p>\n Zipato \u00a0are a\u00a0Croatia company and their\u00a0Zipabox home automation controller allows customers to use Zigbee and Z-wave devices to secure and automate their homes. Read our full Zipabox review here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Read all our Zipato Articles here<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0: \u00a0zipato.com<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0: \u00a0Available here<\/a> Z-Wave is simlar to Zigbee in that it’s technology that creates a wireless mesh network. Although it is not an open standard there are many manufactures producing Z-Wave modules. \u00a0Read our interview with Z-Wave<\/a> for more information and check out our Fibaro Z-Wave Controller review<\/a>.<\/p>\n Read all our Z-Wave Articles here<\/a>\u00a0 : \u00a0www.z-wave.com<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0: \u00a0Available here<\/a><\/p>\n The “Internet of Things” (IoT) is a popular term referring to the increasing number of items that have an IP address. \u00a0While an over-riding home automation communication standard has yet to appear, IP is rapidly becoming the medium of choice. The new low power\u00a0802.11ah standard that’s in the works should make Wi-Fi even more practical for smart home applications and with IPv6 it’s easy to see a time when every light bulb, radiator valve and PIR in our homes will have their own IP address on the smart grid.<\/p>\n Check out the\u00a0Arduino<\/a> and the\u00a0Raspberry<\/a> pi<\/a>, which\u00a0continue to be the darlings of the DIY home\u00a0automation hardware hacker and there are a\u00a0multitude of new\u00a0wireless bulb<\/a> technologies\u00a0that have\u00a0emerged\u00a0in recent times too.<\/p>\n Lastly here’s a list of smart home technologies that haven’t made it into the main body of this article yet. \u00a0Check back as we’re always updating this page and let us know<\/a> if there’s something you’d like to see included.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n![\"logo_AMX\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/automatedhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/logo_AMX.png?resize=150%2C100&ssl=1\"){kind=logo}
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Comfort<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n![\"comfortclick](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/automatedhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/comfortclick-logo.png?resize=150%2C100&ssl=1\"){kind=logo}
Comfortclick<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n![\"command-fusion-logo\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/automatedhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/command-fusion-logo.png?resize=150%2C100&ssl=1\"){kind=logo}
CommandFusion<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n![\"control4_logo\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/automatedhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/control4_logo.png?resize=150%2C100&ssl=1\"){kind=logo}
Control4<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n![\"crestron\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/automatedhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/crestron.png?resize=150%2C100&ssl=1\")
Crestron<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n![\"domotiga\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/automatedhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/domotiga.png?resize=150%2C100&ssl=1\")
Domotiga<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n![\"enocean\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/automatedhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/logo-enocean.png?resize=150%2C100&ssl=1\"){kind=logo}
EnOcean<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n![\"freedomotic\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/automatedhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/freedomotic.png?resize=150%2C100&ssl=1\")
Freedomotic<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n![\"global-cache-logo\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/automatedhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/global-cache-logo.png?resize=150%2C100&ssl=1\"){kind=logo}
Global\u00a0Cach\u00e9<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n![\"harmony-logo\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/automatedhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/harmony-logo.png?resize=150%2C100&ssl=1\"){kind=logo}
Harmony<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n![\"Home](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/automatedhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/home-assistant-logo.png?resize=150%2C100&ssl=1\"){kind=logo}
Home Assistant<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n![\"homeeasy\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/automatedhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/homeeasy1.png?resize=150%2C100&ssl=1\")
Home Easy<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n![\"homeseer_logo\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/automatedhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/homeseer_logo.png?resize=150%2C100&ssl=1\"){kind=logo}
HomeSeer<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n![\"homevision\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/automatedhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/homevision.png?resize=150%2C100&ssl=1\")
HomeVision<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n![\"Hue](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/automatedhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/hue-logo.png?resize=150%2C100&ssl=1\"){kind=logo}
Hue<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n![\"IDRATekLogo\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/automatedhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/IDRATekLogo.png?resize=150%2C100&ssl=1\")
Idratek<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n![\"indigo\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/automatedhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/indigo.png?resize=150%2C100&ssl=1\")
Indigo<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n![\"insteon-logo\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/automatedhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/insteon-logo.png?resize=150%2C100&ssl=1\"){kind=logo}
Insteon<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n![\"knx-logo\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/automatedhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/knx-logo.png?resize=150%2C100&ssl=1\"){kind=logo}
KNX<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n![\"lightwaverf-logo\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/automatedhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/lightwaverf-logo.png?resize=150%2C100&ssl=1\"){kind=logo}
LightwaveRF<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n![\"LinuxMCE-logo\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/automatedhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/LinuxMCE-logo.png?resize=150%2C100&ssl=1\"){kind=logo}
LinuxMCE<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n![\"loxone-logo\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/automatedhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/loxone-logo.png?resize=150%2C100&ssl=1\"){kind=logo}
Loxone<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n![\"lutron-logo\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/automatedhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/lutron-logo.png?resize=150%2C100&ssl=1\"){kind=logo}
Lutron<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n![\"Minerva](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/automatedhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/minerva-logo.png?resize=150%2C100&ssl=1\"){kind=logo}
Minerva<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n![\"Misterhouse](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/automatedhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/misterhouse-logo.png?resize=150%2C100&ssl=1\"){kind=logo}
MisterHouse<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n![\"Nest](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/automatedhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/nest-logo.png?resize=150%2C100&ssl=1\"){kind=logo}
Nest<\/h2>\n<\/div>\nNode-Red<\/h2>\n
<\/div>\nOpenEnergyMonitor<\/h2>\n
<\/div>\n![\"openhab-logo\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/automatedhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/openhab-logo.png?resize=150%2C100&ssl=1\"){kind=logo}
openHAB<\/h2>\n
\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n![\"openremote-logo\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/automatedhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/openremote-logo.png?resize=150%2C100&ssl=1\"){kind=logo}
OpenRemote<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n![\"open-source-automation-logo\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/automatedhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/open-source-automation-logo.png?resize=150%2C100&ssl=1\"){kind=logo}
Open Source Automation<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n![\"rako-logo\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/automatedhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/rako-logo.png?resize=150%2C100&ssl=1\"){kind=logo}
Rako<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n![\"Revolv](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/automatedhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/revolv-logo.png?resize=150%2C100&ssl=1\"){kind=logo}
Revolv<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n![\"rfxcom-logo\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/automatedhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/rfxcom-logo.png?resize=150%2C100&ssl=1\"){kind=logo}
RFXcom<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n![\"savant-systems-logo\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/automatedhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/savant-systems-logo.png?resize=150%2C100&ssl=1\"){kind=logo}
Savant<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n![\"SmartThings](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/automatedhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/logo-smartthings.png?resize=150%2C100&ssl=1\"){kind=logo}
SmartThings<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n![\"shion-logo\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/automatedhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/shion-logo.png?resize=150%2C100&ssl=1\"){kind=logo}
Shion<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n![\"upb-logo\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/automatedhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/upb-logo.png?resize=150%2C100&ssl=1\"){kind=logo}
Universal Powerline Bus (UPB)<\/h2>\n
\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n![\"velbus-logo\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/automatedhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/velbus-logo.png?resize=150%2C100&ssl=1\"){kind=logo}
Velbus<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n![\"vera](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/automatedhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/logo-vera.png?resize=150%2C100&ssl=1\"){kind=logo}
Vera<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n![\"x10-logo\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/automatedhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/x10-logo.png?resize=150%2C100&ssl=1\"){kind=logo}
X10<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n![\"xap-logo\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/automatedhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/xap-logo.png?resize=150%2C100&ssl=1\"){kind=logo}
xAP<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n![\"xpl-logo\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/automatedhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/xpl-logo.png?resize=150%2C100&ssl=1\"){kind=logo}
xPL<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n![\"xtension-logo\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/automatedhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/xtension-logo.png?resize=150%2C100&ssl=1\"){kind=logo}
XTension<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n![\"zibee-logo\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/automatedhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/zibee-logo.png?resize=150%2C100&ssl=1\"){kind=logo}
Zigbee<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n![\"Zipato](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/automatedhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/zipato-logo.png?resize=150%2C100&ssl=1\"){kind=logo}
<\/p>\nZipato<\/h2>\n
\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n![\"z-wave-logo\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/automatedhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/z-wave-logo.png?resize=150%2C100&ssl=1\"){kind=logo}
Z-Wave<\/h2>\n<\/div>\nOthers<\/h2>\n
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