News
Ron Rothman Joins Konnected Advisory Team
Formerly held the position of president at The Honeywell Security Group.
RS Staff
Industry Calendar
Webcast —2020: Value Beyond Connectivity
Parks Associates to hold free webinar on Tuesday, December 3, 2019.
Internet of Things
Philips Introduces 24-Inch Android TV with the Google Assistant
Designed especially for the kitchen, allows control of the entire viewing experience by voice.
Audio
Emotiva Introduces the RMC-1L 16-channel AV Processor
Supports current high-resolution video formats as well as Dolby Atmos and DTS:X.
Industry Calendar
Homeowners Can Experience the Neeo Remote at C4Yourself Day
Clients and potential clients can interact with Control4 Smart Home OS 3 and the new Neeo remote during C4Yourself Day.
Audio
BlackWire Designs Expands Loudspeaker Lineup
Adds Focal's Custom Integration Collection of in-wall, in-ceiling, and outdoor speakers and subwoofers.
News
PowerShades Becomes HTSN’s First Automated-Shade Vendor Partner
Opportunity to join CI group created by demand for shades that integrate into home automation systems.
Lighting & Shades
Hunter Douglas Introduces PowerView Motorization
Turns all of the company’s legacy shading products into smart shades.
Audio
Episode Launches New Expandable Soundbar
Soundbar expands to match TV widths, from 50–70 inches in size.
News
Case Study: R.I.S.E. Program Presents Veteran with New Smart Home
U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Chad Watson’s new smart home features 2GIG security connected to ELAN control, with SpeakerCraft audio, Panamax power protection, and more.
News
Capitol Announces All-Access Dealer Services
New, tiered approach to further strengthen customer service.
Connectivity
KanexPro Unveils High-Speed HDMI Cables
Designed for use with the latest high-res video and audio technologies.
Video
SnapAV Introduces Carbon Series Mounts from Strong
Mounts are UL Certified, offer all-new features, and are competitively priced.
Audio
Meridian Launches In-Wall Digital Active Loudspeaker
Features a shallow 100mm mounting depth for easy installation and precise positioning.
Audio
Amazon Music Comes to Nuvo
Subscribers now have access to millions of songs, on any Nuvo Player.
News
Lutron Electronics Dismisses Complaint Against Savant
The two smart home industry leaders worked collaboratively to settle the lawsuit.
Features
Tech Showcase: Best of Show Winners at CEDIA Expo 2019
Here are the details on the products that most impressed our industry-expert judges.
Video
Metro Goldwyn Mayer’s Films Now Available from Kaleidescape
Agreement includes such classic films as The Princess Bride, The Silence of the Lambs, Rocky, and many more.
Automation
SnapAV Introduces Neeo Remote for Control4
Offers Neeo’s Swiss design with the power of Control4 Smart Home OS 3 for a touchscreen remote control experience.
News
Origin Acoustics Adds to Executive Team
Promotes Marc Fisher to president of sales and hires John Marchionda as chief marketing officer.
News
CEDIA Announces Updates to The CEDIA Designer Software
New Project Progress feature allows users to demonstrate which stage the project is in.
News
AHA Distributing Hosts “Techn’ Taste and Tailgate!” This Week
Catalyst AV member to host training event on November 7.
Blogs
Case Study: Improving Power Performance
NY integrator reduces client service calls by 80 percent using the RoseWater Energy Hub.
Security
New Video Doorbell from ELAN
Video Doorbell leverages IntelliVision video analytics and fully integrates with ELAN surveillance.
Automation
BlueBOLT Adds Mobile App
The BlueBOLT IP Power Management platform adds a new UI, performance updates, and multiple new features.
Trade Events
ListenUp Hosts Listening Events for Polk Audio Legend Speaker Series
Polk Audio to introduce the Legend Series in ListenUp showrooms.
News
CEDIA Announces Election Results for Board of Directors
Voters also approve move of domestication of CEDIA from Illinois to Indiana.
Audio
Lenbrook Launches DALI’s IO Headphones
Offer wireless freedom that can also be used wired for connection to legacy sources and in-flight entertainment systems.
News
Japan’s WOWOW + MQA Present ‘Hi-Res Audio Meets HD Video’ Demo
Broadcaster uses MQA to present high-definition video with high-resolution audio.
News
PowerHouse Alliance Adds Professional Audio Associates
Rounding out the national distributor consortium as the twelfth member, Pro Audio supports dealers across the Northeast.
Connectivity
ShowMeCables Unveils New Cat6a Slim Patch Cable
Promised to be 40 percent thinner than other Ethernet cables.
News
Franklin Karp Receives Catalyst AV and AVPro Edge Award
Eleven other custom integrators also awarded AV Pro Edge products.
News
Share Your 2019 Success Stories
Be a part of our "Companies to Watch" feature in the December issue.
Security
BOSMA Seeks Funding for Sentry Smart Video Doorbell
Modular video doorbell includes add-on modules such as floodlight, fingerprint, gateway, and weather sensor.
News
SnapAV and KEF Launch National Distribution Partnership
KEF products are now available at local SnapAV distribution locations and will be available via the SnapAV website later in Q4.
Audio
Yamaha Debuts 5000 Series Hi-Fi Audio Components
New flagship models are designed to work together as a system.
News
Research: Interest in Smart Thermometers on the Rise
Parks Associates reports 23 percent of U.S. broadband households reporting intentions to purchase a smart thermostat in 2019.
News
Lutron Joins Zigbee Alliance Board of Directors
Supports continued exploration and development of IoT standards for residential and commercial products.
News
Research: Smart Home Appliances Continue to Grow Market Share
Futuresource Consulting research shows shipments of connected appliances with double between 2018 and 2020.
Connectivity
SnapAV Expands the Pakedge Line with RT-3100 Gigabit Router
Engineered to deliver up to 1 gigabit WAN-to-LAN throughput; features built-in BakPak remote monitoring.
News
Voting Deadline in Sight for 2020-2021 CEDIA Board of Directors
Members need to cast their vote by tomorrow.
Connectivity
RTI Releases Line of AV Distribution ‘Problem Solvers’
DACs, delay module, and extender kit designed to solve common audio challenges.
News
Case Study: PGA Pro Golfer Austin Cook Controls His Home from the Course with ELAN
ELAN mobile app lets Cook view cameras, unlock doors, manage irrigation, video chat with his family, and maintain security no matter where his career...
Trade Events
C.E.D. Celebrates Successful 2019 Fall Ball Technology Summit
Over 200 dealers across the Midwest attended one of the three events in October for new technology demos, education sessions, and fun.
Connectivity
Hall Research Introduces SnugFit Latching Cables
Designed for critical applications where a tight and reliable HDMI connection is required.