http://www.techradar.com//rss/news/178950 Tech.co.uk Home automation feeds en-gb Copyright ©Future Publishing Sat, 17 May 2008 04:49:07 +0100 15 http://www.techradar.com/default/img/techradarsmall.gif http://www.techradar.com <!-- Generated by XStandard version 2.0.0.0 on 2008-02-28T17:47:33 --><p>Niko NV has joined the <a href="http://www.io-homecontrol.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onkeypress="window.open(this.href);return false;">io-homecontrol</a> alliance – an open grouping of European companies pooling their technical know-how in order to produce simple yet reliable wireless home automation systems for everything from lighting to security systems.</p><p>Belgian company Niko will bring its specialist electrical switching solutions knowledge to the alliance, affording io-homecontrol users the freedom to control light intensity, colour and ambiance</p><p>In addition to Niko, io-homecontrol also comprises; ASSA ABLOY door solutions; Honeywell International control technologies; HÖRMANN Group doors; Somfy motors and VELUX windows.</p> http://www.techradar.com/news/digital-home/niko-joins-the-io-homecontrol-alliance-254055 http://www.techradar.com/news/digital-home/niko-joins-the-io-homecontrol-alliance-254055 TechRadar Staff 1204220847 Digital home