It's time to scout the stores for universal remote control deals on this Cyber Monday!

First up, Amazon.com is having a Lighting Deal on the Harmony 700 at 8:15 AM PST, or 11:15 AM EST. Next, later on today there's another deal for the Acoustic Research Xsight Color at 6:15 PM PST, or 9:15 PM EST. (The normal price is $59.99, but note that you can buy the higher-end Xsight Touch for just $52.67).

For either of these you'll need to click on the deal at the right time from this page.

At BestBuy.com the sale continues, with the Logitech Harmony 650 for $39.99, or the Logitech Harmony One for $139.99.

At RadioShack.com: the Logitech Harmony One continues on sale for $129.99.

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I'm not seeing a huge number of remote control deals online for this Black Friday, however here's a few for interest:

Amazon.com is having a Lighting Deal on the Harmony 650 at 9:15 AM EST. The normal price is $65, and the special price will be... less. You'll find the deal countdown on this page. Also find the Logitech Harmony One for $139.99.

At RadioShack.com: the Logitech Harmony 600 for $29.99 or the Logitech Harmony One for $129.99.

At BestBuy.com: the Logitech Harmony 650 for $39.99, or the Logitech Harmony One for $139.99.

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Those of you who remember my original CEDIA 2011 video release back in September, will recall that I mentioned there would be a grand total of 11 videos this year... and of course today’s announcement make number 12! Initial counting issues aside, this is indeed the final episode in this year’s series – and it’s a doozey!

Hank Eisengrein, booth tour guide extraordinaire, serves up a feast of information on URC’s latest and upcoming products including handheld remotes, in-wall controls, media players, security and commercial applications, a networked thermostat and a brand new 9.2-channel A/V processor. Read more...

Our CEDIA 2011 coverage of three different iPhone, iPad and/or Android-dedicated control solutions is wrapped up today with the release of part 11 to our video report series featuring ThinkFlood, the makers of RedEye.

Company president Matt Eagar presents the RedEye network-based control system designed for use with iPad, iPhone, Android and PCs, along with a quick demonstration of 2-way status synchronization between multiple control devices. Read more...

We have a quick video for you this Friday, and although it’s not directly related to automation systems it’s still rather nifty.

Jason Williams from Yale Locks & Hardware shows off their new Near Field Communication (NFC) residential lock system, which uses a mobile phone to hold and wirelessly transmit electronic door keys. Read more...

Our exclusive CEDIA 2011 video report series continues with today’s release of Part 9 dedicated to Control4.

Paul Williams introduces viewers to the world of Control4 and presents the latest automation products. You’ll see the new 7” Portable WiFi Touch Screen and its unique video conferencing capabilities, new solutions for Andriod phones and tablets, new integration options for weather monitoring, video walls and conference rooms, and finally new 16 and 32-circuit centralized panels for IP-based control over whole-home lighting. Read more...