The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Microsoft has sealed a deal with id8 Group R2 Studios Inc. Microsoft hopes to enhance the Xbox division. R2 made a product called R2 Control for Crestron, that allows home automation systems managing, audio visual and home theatre equipment, lighting, thermostats, security and other connected home devices on Android phones and tablets both at home and remotely. Microsoft is trying to extend its plan of making the Xbox the hub of home entertainment. With this acquisition Microsoft has the chance to completely automate and home and tie it into Windows on mobile, desktop and into Xbox.
