Lighting & Shades
Orro Integrates with Alarm.com
Expanded ecosystem allows for remote control and automation of lighting and lighting scenes connected to system events.
Automation
Automation
Snap One Releases Control4 OS Update, New CORE Controllers
New generation controllers engineered to run next-gen intelligent deployments; new color capabilities and optimizations for OS 3.3.0 announced in latest release.
Integration Guides
Guide to Selling Control Systems: Right-Sized Automation
They key to successfully selling control systems is to listen to the client and fulfill their needs without overwhelming them with all the possibilities.
Automation
Resimercial Case Study: Simplifying the Automation and AV-Over-IP Game at Recovery Grill
Integrator Allstar Systems leverages URC’s control system and Just Add Power’s video distribution solutions at a New York restaurant chain.
Awards
Entries Open for URC’s Annual Unsurpassed Dealer Awards
Celebrating best-in-class residential and commercial installations that feature URC’s automation products.
Automation
OvrC Home App Upgraded to OvrC Connect
Redesigned OvrC customer app and Partner dashboard deliver new features and streamlined management of client systems and customer service.
News
Orro Adds KOA E.D.I. As New SoCal Distributor
PowerHouse Alliance member becomes the latest distributor to offer Orro’s Smart Living System.
News
RTI Names New Director of Channel Management
Randy Logan will manage distributor channel relationships and channel marketing initiatives.
News
Josh.ai Partners With Autonomic
Josh.ai now integrates with eSeries MMS streamers as well as Autonomic’s full line of multi-room amplifiers.
Automation
Bond Bridge and Josh.ai Join Bring Voice Control to Ceiling Fans in Control4 Installations
Josh.ai’s natural voice control of motorized window shades, ceiling fans, and fireplaces are managed by the Bond Bridge RF-to-Wi-Fi home control platform.
Audio
RTI Expands Music Streaming Solutions With MS-1 Streamer
The MS-1 Music Streamer adds a single stream solution to the RTI Music family.
Automation
URC Collaborate With FX Luminaire to Expand Smart Home Lighting Control
Seamless management of the FX Luminaire Luxor Controller is now available with URC’s Total Control.
Lighting & Shades
Hunter Douglas Responds to Integrator Requests With Latest Generation of PowerView Automation
PowerView Gen 3 Automation introduces a new app and communication through Bluetooth Low Energy protocol.
Lighting & Shades
Review: Orro One Smart Touchscreen Lighting Controller
Where most developments in lighting control now are typically evolutionary, the Orro One, with its built-in Amazon Alexa integration, full-color touchscreen control, and wide...
News
Just Add Power Partners With URC
Just Add Power AV-over-IP solutions are now directly available from URC, compatible with URC's Total Control platform.
Automation
Control4 Adds Full Support for Pandora Music
All Pandora content is now fully accessible within the Control4 interface, with total control of stations, tracks, albums, playlists, and search and browse features.
Automation
RTI Reveals Plans for ISE 2022
RTI will showcase Integration Designer 11, RTI Music, and video-over-IP Platform.
Automation
Nice/Nortek Control Releases Software Upgrade 8.7 for ELAN Control Systems
New features include Bluetooth support for ELAN Touch Panels, Handheld Remote Direct connection, and integration with new utilities, wellness products, and 2GIG EDGE security...
Automation
Case Study: Blending in Down Under
Flush-mounted Control4 touchpanels and custom-painted Triad speakers blend into room designs while security, door access, lighting control, and AV systems present a sophisticated ambiance.
Automation
RTI Provides Quicker and Easier Programming With Integration Designer Version 11
Latest software release adds adaptive auto-programming, a built-in driver store, and a new user interface.
Automation
Case Study: Simply Smart
Mattera AV Design uses RTI’s control solutions to provide easy automation options in a NYC penthouse.
Features
Using an Apple Watch for Home Control
The Apple Watch has finally evolved to the point where it is an effective interface for home automation.
News
iRoom iO Closes U.S. Offices; Rebrands Under Parent Company Eltako
After May 6, sales and service will be handled at the company’s Austria offices.
News
McIntosh MX100 AV Processor Receives Connects with Control4 Certification
Benefits include reduced installation complexity, configuration time, and costs in Control4 projects.
News
URC Creates an Interactive Virtual Smart Home to Showcase Its Products
The realistic, 360-degree interactive showroom demonstrates the benefits of a Total Control system.
Automation
Josh.ai Celebrates Its Seventh Birthday With a Metallic Chrome Josh Micro
The limited edition product is available now in limited quantities to current Josh dealers.
Automation
ISC West 2022: 2GIG EDGE Panel Integrates With ELAN Control Systems
Integration brings native control of the 2GIG EDGE security panel to the ELAN intelligent touch panel and mobile app.
Lighting & Shades
Orro Expands Connections for Third-Party Lighting, Plugs, and Switches
New integrations Extend Orro's intelligent lighting to Lutron Caséta, Leviton, LIFX, TP Link, and more.
Audio
Snap One Unveils a Slew of New Products at Virtual Partner Summit
Introductions for Control4, OvrC, Episode, Triad, and more.
News
Resimerical: RTI Partners With SoundMachine to Provide Integrators With RMR from Business Music Service
Solution enables RTI dealers to offer and monetize fully licensed music services in restaurants, bars, hotels, and other commercial applications.
News
URC and Shelly Expand Partnership to Distribution
Select Shelly products will now be available to URC dealers through URC’s e-commerce portal.
Automation
Chowmain Debuts Hikvision door station driver for Control4
Allows doorstations to call Control4 touchscreens and mobile applications with video and audio communications.
Lighting & Shades
Somfy Motorized Shading Products Now Supported by Alarm.com
The addition of automatic scenes and schedules to Alarm.com’s ecosystem with Somfy’s TaHoma Gateway provides greater control over privacy in the home.
News
Savant Partners with Wilson Electronics
Wilson’s cellular booster technology now part of Savant’s partner program.
News
Case Study: The CI as a Realtor’s Best Friend
Boston Automations and Control4 team up to create the smartest home development in New England.
Lighting & Shades
How to Work With Orro
What dealers need to do to start carrying the new smart lighting/home brand.
News
URC Collaborates with Carrier on Home Comfort Control
Collaboration allows Carrier customers to control their Infinity, Bryant Evolution, Connex, and ICP ION systems with URC’s Total Control.
News
Nice Consolidates North America Organizations, Phases Out Nortek Branding
Company also announces new additions to executive leadership team.
News
RTI Adds to Engineering Team
Kevin Flanders named director of engineering; Mark Melville to lead hardware engineering team.
Awards
Nice/Nortek Control Announce Winners of Inaugural Builder Awards
Awards highlight commitment to technology and builder community, honoring excellence in home building and design.
Automation
RTI Integrates With Lutron RadioRA 3
New RTI driver and the upcoming Integration Designer 11 programming software deliver smart home lighting control with RadioRA 3.