The Official Smarthome Blog – All Things Home Automation

How awesome is this? Unleash even more potential from your Tablet or Smartphone by integrating it in to your home. The LyriQ Studio Charge and Play Four-Zone Kit allows you to play music throughout your home for everyone to enjoy, unless of course it’s Nickelback, then maybe it’s best to keep the music to yourself. The entire system is interlinked and networked via Cat5 cabling. The kit will even charge your device while it’s being used, so the music never dies. It will even integrate in to the OnQ Selective Call Intercom Systems, so you are good to go!

Here’s the need to know info:

The lyriQ Studio Charge and Play Four-Zone Kit is the perfect all-in-one solution for whole house audio. Homeowners can enjoy the main music source in four rooms, or choose to listen to a local source in only one room. The Charge and Play input supports the charging of most tablets, smartphones, and digital music players via the convenient USB port and the player manufacturer’s cord. Left and right stereo inputs provide crystal clear sound while the included Universal Smart Cradle desktop stand securely holds any device connected to the system. Simply just plug in and play.

Based on efficient and reliable CAT5 cabling, the lyriQ Audio System includes easy installation features such as simple RJ45 connections to the modules and keypads. Speaker wire is connected from the keypads in the system to each speaker in the room. Each keypad in the system allows whole house control which enables you to select your song of choice and desired volume level and they also offer the ability to directly control the local source of music. Its Cat 5 backbone allows whole house commands and it easily integrates with the Selective Call Intercom Systems.

The lyriQ AU5714 by Onq Legrand is an excellent solution for a simple installation of house audio and its elegant and contemporary design can fit almost any home. Read More

• Audio input supports most smart phones, tablets and MP3 players
• System operates over effiecient cat5 wiring
• Universal desktop stand manages device cords and cables to reduce clutter
• Charges your smartphone or tablet while you enjoy the music in your home
• Expandable to 8 zones

Wirelessly Project and Use a Full-size Illuminated Keyboard on Any Flat Surface

I don’t know about you, but I for one am glad the future is finally here (minus the flying cars: Nevermind) and thus, behold the Magic Cube, from Celluon. This sleek little device can be used wirelessly or wired via USB and features two modes: Keyboard mode or Mouse mode. Wait, it gets better. This little device projects a layout for all your typing and mouse (mousing?) needs. Perfect for travel, typing, and well…showing off, it also works quite well if you’re keen on pretending you’re typing aboard a spaceship somewhere deep within the galaxy. I won’t judge you space cadet.

Here’s the essential information:

The Celluon Magic Cube is a compact, portable device that allows you to add a virtual keyboard and mouse to almost any Bluetooth-enabled device. It is compatible with the latest devices, including Windows XP/Vista/7, Windows Phone 7, iOS4 (iPhone3GS/4, iPad, iPad 2), and Android 2.2 or higher. While the real intent of this device is to be used wirelessly via Bluetooth, it can also connect via USB. There’s even a switch which allows you to easily switch from wireless connection to USB connection (USB cable included). The Magic Cube can be charged via the USB cable, and on a full charge you can enjoy over two hours of usage.

In Typing Mode the Magic Cube projects a full-sized perfectly operating laser keyboard that will work on any flat surface in front of it. An optical recognition mechanism enables you to type on the projected key images while real tapping sounds are generated, making typing texts or e-mails as easy as with an ordinary keyboard. In Mouse Mode you can use your finger as a mouse rather than typing when using with a laptop. Read More

• Supports Bluetooth HID, Mac/PC with USB 2.0 port, iOS 4.0 or later, and more
• Allows for 350 characters per minute
• Built-in Rechargeable battery
• English QWERTY keyboard layout with mouse functionality
• Compact size, perfect for on-the-go
• No mechanical or moving parts

This USB Docking Station has an Apple 30-pin connector and comfortably fits all models of the iPod, iPod touch and iPhone. A 7-inch long USB cable is attached to the dock and has a standard USB A male plug for connecting to a computer or USB power source. When not in use, the cable wraps around the base of the dock and the plug is fitted into a recessed section on the bottom of the device. Read more

MobiLinc and MobiLinc Lite – Using WiFi, 3G or EDGE communication, MobiLinc supports control and real-time monitoring of up to 1024 INSTEON or X10 devices, 1024 scenes, and 1024 programs on your iPhone or iPod touch anywhere in the world. With MobiLinc Pro and your iPhone or iPod touch, control all of your lights, thermostats, devices, programs and irrigation system while on vacation or away from home. With MobiLinc and the many INSTEON devices available, home automation from the palm of your hand has never been easier. MobiLinc Pro works with the following INSTEON interfaces: SmartLinc, any ISY-99i central controller, or the INSTEON PowerLinc Controller (PLC). Read more

Performance You Have To Hear To Believe…

The Bose® SoundDock® 10 digital music system is the best-performing SoundDock system for your iPod® or iPhone™. It delivers performance you have to hear to believe. The SoundDock 10 system reproduces music with a generous range, from the deep lows of the bass line to the soaring highs of the vocalist. Its depth and clarity are reinforced by Bose waveguide speaker technology, introduced in the Bose® Wave® music system.

To design the SoundDock 10 system, Bose engineers intricately folded the waveguide around a specially designed woofer, allowing both to fit into a small space. The woofer – with motor strength roughly equivalent to four conventional woofers – is strengthened by the waveguide so it can deliver clear, natural sound and help fill a room with music.

And it’s easy to use. Just place your iPod or iPhone into the dock and play. The system is Apple® certified and compatible with all iPhone and most iPod models. The SoundDock 10 system includes an auxiliary input for other audio devices and a video output, so you can watch iPod video on a TV while listening to it on the system.

Your iPod or iPhone will keep charging, even while playing, as long as it’s docked and the system is plugged in. A convenient remote control operates the system, lets you select iPod playlists, and switches back and forth between your iPod/iPhone and other connected sources.

Or try out a portable sound system that is wireless and ready to go!

Give your music the freedom to move. Introducing the SoundDock® Portable digital music system for your iPod® a portable iPod speaker system that delivers a quality audio performance – without compromise. Designed to work with most iPod models, this system uses exclusive Bose® technologies to reproduce music with fullness and clarity unmatched by other battery-powered speakers.