From March 15th, anybody looking to control a home automation system via their cellphone will be able to do so, just as long as they pick a system by HA specialists Lagotek.  Compatible with "most modern cellphones", including BlackBerry and Windows Mobile smartphones, the Wireless Home Intelligence Platform (HIP) system connects to your handset via the internet to give control ... continued »

Ironically, tell your friends your home is wired up for distributed media, weather-linked heating and general automated goodness, and they'll still be more impressed by whatever swanky touchscreen remote you've spent untold hundreds on.  Lagotek are hoping to save your pride and your wallet with their HIP Modes home control Sideshow gadget that runs on the relatively-affordable iPhone and iPod ... continued »