News
Nortek Security & Control Partners with HomeSphere
The collaboration expands the reach of Nortek’s New Home Program.
Automation
Audio
MQA Integrates with Control4 Smart Home OS 3
Control4 Smart Home OS 3 supports studio-quality sound; first-time MQA Integration available in home automation.
Automation
Savant Introduces Field-Configurable Echo Style Keypads
New keypad style, easy Savant Scene creation and keypad design tool add features and increased efficiency.
News
First Loxone-certified Partner Showroom in the U.S.
Loxone partner Kostantinos Dimatis from InHomeSmart opens his showroom to expand business.
Automation
SnapAV Enters a Strategic Alliance with Clare; Relaunch Rewards Program
SnapAV is now the exclusive source for Clare product; relaunch Hoy Snap Partner Rewards program.
Automation
Josh.ai and Home Connect Partner to Enhance the Connected Kitchen
Need a cup of coffee? Ask Josh.
Automation
ELAN New Home Program Expands into the NSC New Home Program
The rebranded program adds Nortek Security & Control’s custom installation, access control, and security products.
Automation
Savant to Unveil Cloud-to-Cloud Integration with Resideo’s Honeywell Home T Series Smart Thermostats
Allows for intuitive operation and voice control.
News
Control4 Hosts Let’s Talk Tech: The Future of Smart Homes & IoT Event
Charlie Kindel to keynote the event on February 27 in Sandy, UT.
Automation
Crestron Releases Crestron Home, powered by OS 3
New operating system offers sleek new look and easier implementation.
Features
Smart Above and Golf Below
How Source Home Theater worked with their client to exceed expectations, get additional work, and build an award-winning install.
Blogs
How We Position Our Automation Partners to Our Clients
Last we we discussed why we chose our automation partners, now we look at how we present them to clients.
Blogs
Why We Love Our Automation Partners
Two integrators give the why’s for their control systems of choice.
Blogs
Alexa I Love You, Now with Apple Music
A boon for homeowners as the consumer giants work together.
Lighting & Shades
Creating a Holiday Glow with Control4
Suggestions on adapting the smart home for the holiday season.
Lighting & Shades
RTI Debuts New Driver for Automated Roller Shades
New driver brings QMotion's Qadvanced motorized shades into RTI control and automation platform.
Automation
The Evolution of Pyng
Crestron Pyng has been a game changer for The Source Home Theater…and Version 2.0 is about to take it to a whole other level.
News
Research: Interest in Home Emergency Systems for Consumers Over 50
Parks Associates provides information on solutions for quality of life for seniors at Summit.
Automation
Software Upgrade for Hubitat Elevation Home Automation Platform
New features including integration with Google Assistant and updated web interface.
Automation
Wounded Veteran Receives Custom R.I.S.E. Smart Home
ELAN control and surveillance, SpeakerCraft audio, and Panamax power protection from Nortek Security & Control give Afghanistan veteran and his family mobile control of...
Automation
Building in Smart as Standard
Nortek Security & Control teams up with RC Homes to pre-install smart home automation in 27 new homes.
Automation
Case Study: Pitcher is Safe at Home
San Francisco Giants Pitcher Matt Cain hires JL Automation to install a Nortek Security & Control (NSC) Flagship-Certified system.
Lighting & Shades
Savant Expands Premium Designer Shade Offerings
New bracket styles and finishes, low-voltage power enclosure, pocket mounting solution and fully custom shade options now available to integrators.
Security
Garage Doors Get Smart with Marantec America and Home8
Marantec America to offer Home8 video-verified garage door system for remote control and access.
Automation
Case Study: From Chaos to Control
Country home receives ELAN home automation upgrade after natural disaster strikes.
Automation
Savant Introduces Integrated Entry Solutions
Savant integrated entry solutions allow for live video communication and control from anywhere in the world from inside Savant’s Pro App.
Product Reviews
Review: Control4 DS2 Mini Door Station with Intercom Anywhere
A smart doorbell and so much more.
Automation
eZLO Announces Acquisition of Mios to Accelerate Time to Market in Smart Home Sector
Transaction enhances eZLO’s four-pillar software platform for OEM integration, further reducing barriers of entry to home automation market.
Automation
Control4 Adds Ex-Amazon Exec Charlie Kindel
Control4 announced today that Charlie Kindel has joined the company as senior vice president of products & services, which is incredibly exciting news for...
Automation
The Integration Guide to Automation Solutions
Integrators rise to the challenge of adding simple smart home tools to their professional-grade automation solutions.
Automation
Savant Working with Google Home Technologies
Savant has announced seamless compatibility between Savant’s smart home ecosystem and the Google Home Assistant speech-recognition engine. This new functionality gives users enhanced interaction...
Connectivity
RTI Introduces New Driver for Luxul Intelligent Network PDUs
Two-way driver allows for integration of Luxul PDU-8 and PDU-16 into RTI control and automation systems for outlet control and scheduling
News
Crestron Joins HTSA Buying Group
Crestron Electronics has joined Home Technology Specialists of America (HTSA), its only buying group relationship.
Technology
Savant Unveils Reimagined Trueimage
Savant has released its next generation TrueImage lighting software, leveraging the company’s patented virtual lighting concepts to allow users to experience virtual lights in...
News
Ihiji Now Supports Savant Control Products
Ihiji has launched support for the Savant Pro Host line of smart home control products.
Technology
Yale Updates Assure Smart Lock Aesthetic
Yale Locks & Hardware updated the aesthetic to its Assure Lock family of deadbolts with the launch today of the Yale Assure Lock SL...
News
NJ Family Steps up Home Automation with ELAN
A New Jersey family tapped Union City, NJ-based Serious Audio/Video to install an ELAN entertainment and control system after dabbling with small-scale automation in...
Technology
Origin Acoustics Adds surDock On-wall Docking Stations
Origin Acoustics, U.S. distributor of iRoom, has released two on-wall surface-mount products, the surDock and surDock mini.
News
TiO Partners with Luxury Home Builder ABD
TiO has formed a partnership with another custom homebuilder, Florida’s ABD Development.
Technology
Wattstopper Launches Lighting Control, Automation Panel
Legrand has launched the Wattstopper Lighting Control and Automation Panel (LCAP), one of the latest products in its architectural dimming platform.
News
TiO Partners with Maddyn Homes
TiO has formed a partnership with custom homebuilder Maddyn Homes to include the control ecosystem in Maddyn Village, a subdivision in Idaho that combines...