Netgear’s new EVA9100 Digital Entertainer Express is one of the latest boxes in a myraid of contenders vying for your hard earned cash and a spot in your rack. If you’re familiar with the 9100′s older sibling, the 9150, you already know a lot about the EVA9100 – but the big difference is the lack [...]
Archive | January, 2010
Review of my driveway sensor
January 25, 2010
First, The SOHO Shop installed some panasonic cameras for me, one of which is pointed down my driveway. They also added a panasonic bl-wv10a tv adaptor which allows me to see and control my cameras on my tv by connecting it to my matrix switch through a composite input. Without this I wouldn’t be able [...]
Sonos & Control4 – together starting Feb. 8, 2010 for “about the same cost as a handheld controller†plus installation.
January 25, 2010
Disclaimer: This is an independent software release that is not officially supported or licensed by Sonos or Control4. All requests for support should be directed to your dealer who receives support from Extra Vegetables. Selection of music from the music library from the Control4 touch panels. remote controls and on-screen navigator. Control of the Sonos [...]
How to enable remote access for your Control4 iPhone app over 3G – impress your friends or annoy family without even being home.
January 19, 2010
Port forwarding is currently the best way to access a system (and its cameras) remotely. This will work from any WiFi or 3G connection inside or outside the home. Here’s a summary of the process. If you’re not familiar with port forwarding, more info about the concept is here and detailed instructions for most routers can be [...]
Need a NAS? Netgear is offering rebates on the ReadyNAS Duo line until 3/31/10
January 10, 2010
NETGEAR is offering some nice rebates on their ReadyNAS Duo products through 3-31-10. RND2000 – ReadyNAS Duo (Diskless) $50 rebate RND2150 – ReadyNAS Duo (1 x 500 GB) $75 rebate RND2110 – ReadyNAS Duo (1 x 1000 GB) $100 rebate RND2120 – ReadyNAS Duo (1 x 2000 GB) $150 rebate RND2210 – ReadyNAS Duo (2 [...]
Control4’s Energy Management System 100 talks to smart meters via Zigbee, nags you when you’re not being “greenâ€.
January 9, 2010
Our friends at cnet have had a chance to see Control4′s EMS 100 in action. At this time, it doesn’t appear to integrate into existing Control4 systems, but if it walks like a duck and talks like a duck we’re sure it won’t be long before there’s a flavor that does. Interestingly enough, the article [...]







January 28, 2010
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