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Personally, it doesn’t matter for me cold lighting switch or agreeably warm (especially taking into account 30 degrees and 70% humidify in Cyprus now :)). But if it’s important for you the new Plush Touch Dimmer definitely should be attractive to you. A simple tap of the tufted textile sensor turns on, off or dims the lights. Electronic fibers are embedded directly into the material, so there are no hidden buttons or switches in the fabric.

This $99 dimmer is available in the 14 colors. So, you can find appropriate one which fit your room design. Sure it won’t replace ordinary dimmers and switches but can make your home more friendly and cute.

[via Gizmodo]

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English company Mr Resistor offers a range of Wise lighting wireless products: receivers, switches and dimmers. Using the WisePack Dimming Receiver you can connect to it up to 16 switches without wires. It allows 2 way dimming or more and includes an internal memory to restore previous dimming level. The Wise products work with 868MHz frequency. There is no any information about compatibility with will-known wireless protocols such Z-Wave or ZigBee. Probably they use some proprietary technology.

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If you just think about some automation in your home that RemoteLinc Starter Kit can help you make a right decision. That kit uses INSTEON technology to send commands without wires and includes one INSTEON RemoteLinc with 4 AAA batteries, two INSTEON Access Points and two INSTEON LampLinc Dimmers (3-pin). It can be installed easily using “Plug and Tap” setup process. With the INSTEON RemoteLinc you will able to control your devices up to 45 meters from the nearest INSTEON Access Point.

The good opportunity to start your home automation just at $119.99. So, it isn’t so much to reject that offer.

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Freescale, leading producer ZigBee chips, announced its home automation system - CITYGROW. Sure it uses ZigBee wireless technology to communicate with devices. As I understand the system will able to control lighting and other consumer electronic products. Dimmers, switches and wall outlets have replaceable skins. So, you can find appropriate one to fit your home interior. To control devices in the CITYGROW you can use ordinary remote control with hard keys or moder one with touch screen.

No more words about price or availability. Moreover, I didn’t find any information about the CITYGROW at Freescale web site.

[via AVING.net]

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If you’re going to use Z-Wave devices in your home or already have them you might be interested in the Vizia RF Z-Wave Programmer/Controller. It is required for programming Leviton Vizia Z-Wave scenes and links, and it also functions as a handheld remote control that will turn on all light in the all rooms. The Vizia uses RF to send/receive commands. So, it may work even through walls and floor.

The devices sports 1.75-inch backlit display which can indicates areas and devices. You can name them for easy reference or use the pre-made templates to select names.

The Vizia RF Z-Wave Programmer/Controller is available on smarthome online store at $129.99.

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