X10 Home Automation Control Software: ‘Hands On’ Review

– Home automation remote control systems with PC software; automate your entire home with everything from lighting to heating systems – program your own smart home.

Grant’s Wiring Closet

– Information for the home networking enthusiast including a glossary, photographs and message board.

Project-Oriented Home Automation Mentoring

– A Project-oriented approach to learning home automation. A simple way for the novice to learn how to use X10 home automation devices.

Tutorial on 802.11 standard

– This PDF file gives the basics of 802.11, which is touted as the next standard for Home Networking.
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Home Automation Index

– An extensive list of links to home automation related sites. Links are sorted by category and include personal and commercial sites.

Home Automation Forum

– A central area with reviews, information, news, and discussion groups. Specific as well as general information.

Tom’s Home Automation Modifications (X-10 Mods)

– Many ideas on how to modify your X-10 components. Use at your own risk.

Powerline Technology eLibrary

– Offers products, links and articles about powerline communication and networking. Specializing in the HomePlug Power Line specification.

Home Automation Bits

– Advice on retro home wiring, automating curtains and infrared transmitters.

Steve’s Cyberhome

– Description of an Internet connected cyberhome.

Glossary of Powerline Communications Terminology

– Digital powerline communications technology glossary of terms and information on powerline networks and networking.

Home Toys Inc.

– Comprehensive information and guide on home automation and networking.

CocoonTech.com

– Aimed at the DIY crowd and offers forums, tutorials, reviews, chat, and interaction with manufacturers and engineers.

Home Automation Projects By Jim Lipsit

– Many detailed projects utilizing speech recognition to control every electrical item in your house. X-10, IR, digital and analog inputs. Detailed instructions covering installation of microphones in every room. Makes use of Home Automated living’s HAL 2000 software.

HiddenWires

– A resource for customised home automation and home entertainment. Aimed at designers, installers, suppliers and users of smart home technology.