HR2 remote

ELAN Home Systems just announced what it calls a "killer combo" home control solution, consisting of the HR2 multimedia-and-home-control remote and the new HC4 four sub-system Home Controller. The package, which the company says can start as a single-room system and expand to control the entire house – from the lights to the heating to the TV – retails for $1,860.

The HC4 Home Controller comes standard with MP3 and Internet Radio Streaming capability, iTunes library integration, 720p video for a g! On Screen Display control interface, climate control, lighting, security, IP cameras, phone integration/messaging, email, Text-To-Speech and screen-saver photo albums. As an IP-based system, it also supports iPod, iPhone and iPad control through the g!Mobile app, which allows full system control from anywhere.Read more