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If you are a Cox Communications customer you can now enjoy your favorite videos and television from your iPad tablet. The new ‘Cox TV Connect’ application is available from the Apple App Store at no extra cost. TV Connect offers a flexible interface where users can view and browse the user guide at the same time and select a full-screen viewing option once a program has been selected. Read more »

Mac-based home automation software provider Perceptive Automation today announces the release of Indigo 5. New with this update is a Python-based Plugin API that allows Independent Software Vendors (ISV) to create native device types, trigger events and actions which are fully integrated into the Indigo User Interface and server. Read more »

Somfy, the home solution specialist has launched a new home automation solution – TaHomA, that allows you to control, schedule and manage your Z-Wave enabled home systems.  Using a iPad, iPhone or computer you can access and control your lighting thermostat and integrated window systems to manage your energy use and protect your home. The Somfy TaHoma offers an easy to use web interface which guides you with intuitive graphics and step-by-step prompts as they personalize their home energy functions. Read more »

The release of Volkano is set to disrupt the current status quo with regards to DVR, mobile video recording and on-demand media streaming.  Released by Monsoon Multimedia, Vulkano is an integrated media platform that rolls the functions of the TiVo, Roku and Slingbox into one multimedia solution. Through Vulkano five key technologies Mansoon is providing one device that will substitute for many different devices we have to by to fit our digital lifestyle. Read more »

Orb networks, a digital media streaming solution company has introduced two software solutions as the answer to the limited storage on portable devices and the limited amount of internet content they can access. Both solutions, the Orb Live for iPad tablet computers and Android phones and MyCast version 2.57 for PCs and Apple Macs, allow you to access stored media on your computer or live streaming content. Read more »

Bang and Olufsen, the developers of the Master Link Gateway home automation and control system has released a new application called BeoLink for the Apple iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. The new application is available as free download from the Apple App. Store.  Owners of the Master Link Gateway can now access and control all home systems accessible via the gateway from any of the three Apple products. Read more »

Since the return of Steve Jobs to Apple we have been buying more Apple products than we did before. Their sleek design and beautiful colours have captivated world and has become a must have for many.  Apart from the Apple Mac the other apple products are making a steady march into our homes not just for the mobile entertainment but also as part of our household appliances.  Here on connectedhomeworld.com we have covered close to twenty products that will work with some Apple products whether it’s the iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch or Apple Mac to help us control and manage the equipment in our homes. Read more »

HAI, a manufacturer of integrated home automation and security products is celebrating 25 years in the home automation industry with the release of the Snap-Link mobile application for iPad, iPod Touch and iPhone. With the Snap-Link mobile homeowners can now control their entire HAI home from an iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. Read more »

If you are planning on buying a home media storage solution or just upgrading then I would suggest you have a look at Pogoplug.  The system has been recently upgraded to offer new and improve features.  The new version of Pogoplug offers web access, safe and simple sharing, anywhere data access and iPhone application support. The system acts as a gateway for your home PC or office through the internet. Read more »

Thinkflood announced the availability of the RedEye personal remote control for iPhone and iPod touch.  The RedEye universial remote control is easy to use, and set up is simple; from it you can control virtually any home entertainment device from any room in your home (see video below). Read more »