hi michael12,
I believe this is what you're lookiing for...
"...Hometronic from Honeywell is a new domestic automation system that
makes a home more comfortable and safer, while reducing energy
consumption. Hometronic can manage all a home’s systems: central
heating, lighting, fans and air conditioners – even the coffee maker
and garden sprinkler. Homeowners can link Hometronic to the Internet
for remote monitoring and control of their home....
Homeowners can tell Hometronic what to do, how and when. The system
provides individual temperature control in every room of the home. It
will switch appliances, lights and services at pre-programmed times or
in response to certain events, such as to close blinds and curtains
when it gets dark.
A single wall-mounted unit – the Hometronic Manager – allows
homeowners to override, change or switch between pre-programmed
profiles, or they even can do so remotely via the Internet and a
password-protected web page. Using the Internet, temperatures in rooms
and the status of switched devices can be monitored and adjusted from
anywhere in the world, via password-protected web pages. By linking in
closed circuit cameras, occupancy can also be monitored remotely.
In addition, this versatile system is wireless, so it is quick and
easy to install without damaging home decorations. It uses a unique
multi-frequency transmission radio frequency (RF) system to ensure
reliable and consistent operation.
Hometronic room modules monitor the current temperature in each room
and transmit by RF to the Hometronic Manager, which can control up to
16 heating zones within the home using RF radiator controllers. These
have a battery-operated servomotor for continuous control of the room
temperature. Other Honeywell products, such as Air Conditioners and
portable High Efficiency Particle Air (HEPA) filter units, can be
plugged into any mains socket in the home while being controlled by
the Hometronic Manager. To take maximum advantage of reduced-rate
electricity, dishwashers, washing machines and tumble dryers can all
be programmed to start automatically when it is cheaper.
Owners of rented apartment buildings will also benefit from a new
Hometronic feature that allows them to read and apportion the energy
consumption in each apartment.
The objective of Hometronic is to tailor the technical aspects of the
home according to individual lifestyles. It helps occupants save money
and increase living comfort, and makes the installation engineer a
competent partner in the configuration of all the technology in the
household."
--Source: http://content.honeywell.com/uk/press/hometronic_online.htm
For more information, or to order, you will need to contact Honeywell
directly, and discuss your exact requirements. Here are their contact
details:
Honeywell Control Systems Ltd.,
Honeywell House, Arlington Business Park,
Bracknell, Berkshire RG12 1EB.
Tel: 01344 656000.
Fax: 01344 656240.
E-mail: uk.infocentre@honeywell.com
Web: http://www.honeywell.com/uk
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Related links:
"A Honeywell Hometronic Online controller is the device which controls
heating, lighting and several appliances in the Internet home. The
system uses a number of intelligent modules which are in wireless
communication with the main user interface module, the Hometronic
Manager. The modules listed below indicate the wide range of functions
that can be controlled using the Honeywell Hometronic system...."
http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/3/uk/ihome/hometronic/
"HomeVision controls my central heating!"
http://www.automatedhome.co.uk/article.php3?story_id=654&topic=Diary&slashSess=d1df3040e0989390f942dcbc8ed24978
http://www.automatedhome.co.uk/article.php3?story_id=852
HomeVision Integrated Controller
http://www.diyha.co.uk/homevision/index.html
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Search terms used on Google:
remote control "central heating"
remote control "central heating" uk
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I hope this helps!
Let me know if you need clarification *before* rating answer.
Thanks --JB |
Clarification of Answer by
jackburton-ga
on
26 Mar 2003 10:57 PST
Hi michael2,
I am responding to your "request for answer clarification".
Thank you for your comments. I have done some more digging, and have
found a few more options which you may also find of interest :
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Comfort Web InterfACE --
"The new Comfort Web InterfACE (CWI) for PC works with the Comfort
System and allows you to see real-time video images from cameras
around your home, control lights and curtains, switch camera views,
open the garage door and control the heating from literally anywhere
in the world using a normal web browser and the internet as the
communication line..."
http://www.comfort.org.uk/products/ucmcwi.html
Company details:
Comfort Home Controls (ISCaM Systems Ltd)
Tel Sales: 01244 680675
email: info@comfort.org.uk
Website: http://www.comfort.org.uk/products/
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Superweb --
"The SuperWeb Module allows you to send X10 commands from your GSM via
short SMS messages the Home Automation system at home! It is easy turn
off lights, close the blinds and even control your heating system...
The SuperWeb Module can send messages to your GSM or cell phone when
something happens in your house. A warning or even an alarm message
can reach you instantly. The SuperWeb Module has an integrated
webserver. This allows you to surf to your Home Automation system like
you surf on the Internet. Your personal website shows you an overview
of your Home Automation system and the state of every device in your
system. With a simple click you can change the status or monitor
activity at home. Ideal for use in vacation homes! Turn on the heating
a few hours before actually arriving at your chalet!"
http://www.intellihome.be/english/store.asp?pag=newsletter&nr=131
Company details:
IntelliHome
Tel. +32 16 65 55 90
Email: info@intellihome.be
Website: http://www.intellihome.be/english/intelliindex.html
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You may also find this article of interest:
Bluetooth Web servers to invade the home --
"Cambridge Silicon Radio has embedded a tiny Web server into its
Bluetooth chips, potentially allowing control of everything from DVD
players to central heating from a Web browser. Bluetooth may be best
known as a wireless technology for connecting mobile phones and PDAs
to a PC, but it could become even more useful as a way of controlling
home electronics and appliances from any Internet-connected device,
according to Bluetooth chipmaker Cambridge Silicon Radio. The company
is already making Bluetooth chips for consumer devices that include a
simple Web server, giving each device its own Internet address via the
next-generation Internet Protocol, IPv6. A user in an airport for
instance could simply type the address into a Web browser in a
handheld computer, laptop or kiosk and program the video recorder.
Simon Finch, CSR's vice president of strategic marketing, demonstrated
such an application with a DVD player at a meeting with journalists on
Monday. But he emphasised that the system does not just apply to
consumer electronics. "This can be built into a lot of different kinds
of things, not just a DVD player," said Finch. "It might be most
useful to control something like your central heating..."
http://news.zdnet.co.uk/story/0,,t269-s2122114,00.html
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I hope you are satisfied with this follow up.
regards,
jackburton-ga
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Clarification of Answer by
jackburton-ga
on
26 Mar 2003 11:25 PST
X-10 Home Automation System --
"The X-10 home automation system that is installed at Redoak is
described here. The X-10 system allows programmed and remote control
over: space heating, water heating, convector heaters, all kinds of
lighting, irrigation, security, appliances, the entertainment system;
and our heat recovery and ventilation system..."
http://www.redoak.co.uk/
http://www.redoak.co.uk/hpx10auto.html
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I hope this helps!
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