Blogs
CEDIA Shares 2021: Crestron
Crestron gives Residential Systems readers a sneak peek at what the company is planning for its CEDIA Expo 2021 exhibit.
Automation
Blogs
CEDIA Shares 2021: URC
URC gives Residential Systems readers a sneak peek at what the company is planning for its CEDIA Expo 2021 exhibit.
Audio
AudioControl Offers Certified Drivers for Crestron Home
Brings Crestron Home integration to its Director D Series and M Series amplifiers as well as the Concert and Maestro Series AVRs and processors.
News
Savant Opens Smart Living Experience Center in Las Vegas
The 15,000-square-foot property shows off Savant’s lighting and entertainment capabilities, and also its energy production and management systems.
Automation
Review: URC Total Control Automation Control Platform
With Total Control, URC demonstrates its ability to offer far more than just a one-room solution.
Automation
Case Study: Luxury Condos in Charlotte’s Opus Myers Park Powered by Control4
The new condos feature Episode speakers and the latest tech for security, access control, and surveillance.
Automation
Josh.ai Announces Voice Control Solution for Crestron Home AV
Crestron Home clients are now able to enjoy intuitive control of their AV content using natural voice commands.
Automation
Case Study: RTI Control on the Go
RTI delivers customized Control for a Russian celebrity’s decked-out Mercedes-Benz.
Automation
Somfy Announces Smart Shade Integration with Brilliant
Somfy-powered shades, blinds, draperies, screens, awnings, and pergolas can now be controlled and automated using Brilliant touchscreen panels and mobile app.
News
Josh.ai Expands National Representation with Thea Enterprises
Thea Enterprises selected to represent the privacy-focused voice automation platform throughout Greater NYC and New Jersey.
Events
RTI to Hold Summer Training Series
Four new webinars will be offered twice daily, covering a range of programming topics.
Lighting & Shades
Orro’s App Adds Expanded Integration with Other Smart Home Products
App now provides control of other smart home devices from leading professional and consumer device manufacturers.
Automation
Crestron Home and ELAN Drivers Are Now Available for iRoom iO
Quick Keys are incorporated in the glass bezel of the docking station and can trigger control functions in all major third-party control systems, independent...
Lighting & Shades
Google Nest Integration Now Available for Orro Switch
Control the Nest Thermostat, extend the Nest Hello Doorbells’ ring, and more – all from the Orro Switch.
Automation
Josh.ai Partners with Xspot for More Accurate, Discreet Installs
Using Xspot products, Josh.ai dealers can prewire their systems with improved accuracy without aesthetic compromise.
Automation
Control4 Releases OS 3.2.2 Software Update
Enables OvrC control of all connected devices, adds health ratings for Zigbee devices, simplifies access to device logs, and streamlines music management.
Automation
URC Integrates with Yamaha’s MusicCast
New module connects Yamaha devices equipped with MusicCast technology with URC’s Total Control Accelerator 3 operating system.
News
Somfy’s TaHoma Switch First to Receive UL’s IoT Security Rating
UL verifies IoT security claims of Somfy smart control meeting critical cybersecurity benchmarks.
Automation
Savant Unveils Ring X Line Integration
Creates a more seamless video doorbell experience in the Savant ecosystem.
News
The Connectivity Standards Alliance Unveils Matter
Formerly known as Project CHIP, Matter is creating connections between more objects, increasing compatibility for consumers
Automation
SmartBug Smart Home System Ready to Launch on Kickstarter
Plug-in driven smart home automation system is designed to replace existing wall switches.
Blogs
Why We Are Loyal to a Single Control Brand
There is an exception to every rule — including the one to have a backup vendor.
Automation
Hubsai Announces New App with Plug and Play Feature
Now supports five new plug-and-play devices.
Integration Guides
The Integration Guide to Control Systems
Provides integrators with advice from leading CI professionals about selling and working with current control systems.
Automation
Crestron Launches Crestron Flex Phones for Microsoft Teams
Delivers a dedicated enterprise phone conferencing solution for the home or office that frees other devices to be used as productivity tools.
News
ecobee SmartThermostats Now Available Through SnapAV
SnapAV partners gain access to consumer-favorite climate comfort solutions.
Automation
RTI’s Water-Resistant U3 Remote Now Shipping
The new U3 water-resistant remote is completely sealed and features electronic ink display, inductive charging, and wireless programming updates.
News
RTI Launches Updated Website and Dealer Portal
Goal in update was to make it easier for integrators to find what they need.
Audio
Trinnov Audio Adds Crestron Home Driver
With new release, the company completes its home automation driver suite.
Automation
Crestron Introduces Design-Forward Smart Thermostat
With its two-wire design, Crestron’s Horizon Thermostat eliminates the need for battery replacement.
Automation
Pro Control Adds Free iPhone and iPad App
Updated wizard-based Pro Control Studio software now includes free ProPanel App license with every processor purchased.
Automation
ELAN Announces Host of New Integration Drivers
Includes new drivers for products by Somfy, Lenbrook, Sense, and others.
Automation
Blackwire Offers Direct Ring Integration for ELAN
The ELAN integration adds to its existing lineup of Ring software, Including Control4 and URC systems.
News
Josh.ai Celebrates Its Sixth Birthday with Limited Edition Hardware
The Cobalt Blue Josh Micro was produced in a small batch, and is now available in limited quantities.
Automation
Nortek Debuts New ELAN System Control Platform and Software
Focuses on project flexibility with the addition of Z-Wave compatibility.
Automation
URC Announces Q1 Integrations for Total Control
URC integrates with hundreds of brands to deliver smart automation solutions.
News
Lutron Launches HomeWorks QSX in Europe
Lutron’s flagship whole-home solution debuts with new processor and expanded capabilities.
Events
Crestron Sets Dates for Masters 2021
Showcase for the latest Crestron technology and industry best practices will be held virtually in April 2021.
Automation
Crestron Home Version 3.4 Now Available
New features include vacation scheduler mode, support for tuners built-into TVs, and more.
Automation
Savant Unveils Zoom Rooms Integration
Customizable functionality, compatibility with Savant Scenes, and high-resolution audio/video offer clients an improved conferencing experience.
News
Josh.ai Announces Inaugural President’s Club
Select group of integrators to serve as advisors to company CEO Alex Capecelatro.
Technology
RTI Introduces New 4K Video Over IP Platform
Flexible system can scale to a virtually unlimited number of endpoints, and is natively controlled within the RTI ecosystem.