ITU approves standard for unified 'smart home' network

GENEVA – The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) has approved a technical standard that it says will usher in a new era in 'smart home' networking systems and applications.Called G.hn, the new standard will allow service providers to deploy HDTV and IPTV more cost effectively, and permit consumer electronics manufacturers to seamlessly network all types of home entertainment, home automation and home security products. This, in turn, will serve to simplify consumers' purchasing and installation processes."G.hn is a technology that gives new use to the cabling most people already have in their homes”, said Malcolm Johnson, director of the ITU’s telecommunication...