The Vista Compatible version of Homesight has been released

Version 2.6.18 of the Motorola Homesight software has now been released in the UK. This version adds support for Windows Vista.

The software can be downloaded from the myhome247 Download section

Note that with this version you will be able to add Panasonic BLC-1 and BLC-10 IP cameras to you Homesight system in conjunction with your existing Homesight Cameras.

If you have any questions about the latest version please do not hesitate to contact us.
E-Mail:Tech Support Department
Live Chat: http://www.myhome247.co.uk/

Winner of our Grand Designs Competition: Patricia Richardson

Congratulations go to our competition winner, Patricia Richardson from North London. She will be receiving a MyHome247 Starter Kit (1 XG1000 Gateway, 1 Door/Window Sensor, 1 IPC-1000 Digital IP Camera and access to the MyHome247 Remote Service).

For those of you who visited our stand, you can still use your voucher code to get a 10% discount on the MyHome247 and Energy Efficiency Starter Kits.

View the Grand Designs Live Demo

As some of you may be aware, MyHome247 is exhibiting at this years Grand Designs Exhibition at Excel , London.
A fully featured tech demo will be available to not only those who visit the show, but readers of our blog as well.

Simply visit the Remote Service Login or by typing in https://myhome.homegenie.com and use the following details:

• Username: granddesigns


• Password: gddemo

If you happen to be at the exhibition and would like to get some hands on experience of our products, we can be found at stand B247 in the Grand Build Hall.

For those interested, the following devices will be attached to our tech demo

UPDATE: 22/06/2007 - The Grand Designs Demo is now offline. You can still view the following online demos: Homesight (demo247 - Username & Pass) & MyHome247 Standalone (demo248 - Username & Pass)

MyHome247 Exhibiting at Grand Designs Live

MyHome247 are pleased to announce that we will be exhibiting at this year's Grand Designs Live at Excel, London from the 8th to the 10th of June.We will be exhibiting the full range of our products, with a live Internet demo of the system.

Drop by to try the latest kit and we will be more than happy to talk you through the ins and outs of our systems. We are located in the Grand Build Hall in stall B247.

For more information about Grand Design Live and to book tickets please visit http://www.granddesignslive.com

XG1000 Gateway Now Available in the UK


The new XG1000 standalone gateway is now available from our online store. This fully-featured and sophisticated gateway does not require the use of a PC to operate and in conjunction with one of our remote service accounts, will allow you to monitor your home at anytime, from a Internet and Java enabled device.



With the XG1000 as the backbone, you the customer, get to decide what functions you would like your Home Automation System to perform. The X1000 is programmable via easy to define macros, so you will have the ability to set the system to your exact specifications.

The XG1000 is compatible with the following devices:

• XWT380E Wireless Thermostat control


• Door/Window Contact


• Wireless Temperature Sensor


• Wireless Motion Sensor


• Wireless Keypad kit + Keys


• Wireless Power Controller


• Wireless water sensor


• Wireless Siren


• Panasonic BLC-1 IP Camera


• Panasonic BLC-10 IP Camera

The gateway is also compatible with the latest addition to our product line, the XWT380E Wireless Thermostat control. The XWT380E, offering a high level of customisability, allows you to control your homes heating system remotely from anywhere in the World*. With recent research and academic thought indicating that global warming is likely to increase, you can play a part in reducing your energy usage levels. Not only will you be helping the environment, you could also save money on your heating bills by customizing your heating schedule.


The XG1000 is priced at a very reasonable £199.99 and requires a Remote Access Account in order to operate. You have the choice of two Remote Service account packages.The Standard 5Mb account is priced at £5.95 P/M. Our Premium 250mb account is priced at £11.95 P/M. For more information on Remote Accounts please visit http://www.myhome247.co.uk/cgi-bin/cp-app.pl?&pg=cat&ref=subplans

The XWT380E module's expected release date is 1st April 2007 and the expected retail price is £89.95. We are currently looking for electrical contractors to install the XWT380E in homes. If you are interested please leave us a post.

XWT380E Module has been successfully tested in the UK!

Reduce your gas and electric bills by installing a Myhome247 XWT380E Thermostat to your system controller. The new XWT380E Wireless Central Heating Controller has successfully been tested in the UK and should be available for purchase from our website in the 1st week of March '07. If you are interested in the product please leave a post, telling us what you think. We can address any questions that you may have about the product.
This unit can be installed as a DIY product, however we strongly recommend that a qualified electrician undertakes the installation. We are currently looking for independent electrical contractors who are willing to join our approved contractors list in carrying out these works. If you are interested please post a reply.

New Version of Homesight Released

Version 2.6.15 of the Homesight software was released yesterday. In order to update your software please click on Start - All Programs - Motorola Homesight - Motorola Homesight Software Updates A download version is available from http://www.myhome247.co.uk/download/hs.zip. The new version has added support for Panasonic IP cameras as well as the soon to be released IPC1000 IP camera.
Please note that users who are running Microsoft Windows Vista will not be able to install this software.