As you might have guessed, we’re big fans here at Apple-Touch of using Cupertino’s slinkiest iPod as a multi-function remote control.  Well, UK-based Linux programmer killswtch seems to have similar ambitions for his own Touch, seeing it as the centrepiece of a home automation system that encompasses distributed media, lighting, CCTV security and occupancy tracking.

Looks like it’s relatively early days, although the MythTV media centre is installed and plans look pretty advanced for setting up the sensors in each room through a Netiom-xAP IP-bridge, but if you’re interested in using the iPod Touch for more than just audio and video (and the occasional web browsing session) then it’s one to bookmark.