Blogs
2025 CEDIA Shares: ADI | Snap One
ADI | Snap One gives Residential Systems readers a sneak peek at what the company is planning for its CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025 exhibit.
Automation
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URC Announces Integration With Black Nova Keypads
Dealers can seamlessly combine Black Nova’s keypads with those from URC.
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Airzone Aidoo Pro Obtains OpenADR Certification
Enables any heat pump, mini split, or VRF unit to integrate with the world’s leading demand response standard.
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Resideo To Separate ADI Business, Creating Two Independent Public Companies
Separation is designed to unlock value and enhance operational performance and strategic flexibility with focused business models.
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Chowmainsoft Launches Control4 Driver for Hisense TVs
The new Control4 driver makes Hisense VIDAA TVs controllable via the Control4 smart home system.
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URC and SunBrite TV Announce Enhanced Integration
New integration expands control and automation with advanced functionality for residential outdoor spaces.
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Josh.ai Partners With Oelo for Outdoor Lighting Control
CinDev is the first independent developer to release a certified NIMBLE DevSuite driver, integrating Oelo Lighting Solutions with Josh.ai’s control platform.
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URC and Furrion Expand Partnership
New integration expands control and automation with advanced functionality for outdoor, marine, and RV environments.
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Josh.ai Partners with Unified Representatives
The new rep firm made up of industry vets will support the rapidly growing dealer base in Southern California.
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Airzone Partners With ecobee to Deliver Sustainable HVAC Automation
Airzone Control brings Inverter HVAC units into the ecobee ecosystem.
Awards
URC Opens Entries for Unsurpassed Dealer Awards
Celebrates best-in-class residential and commercial installations that feature URC’s automation solutions.
Automation
ADI | Snap One Launches Control4 X4
Designed to provide faster customization, intuitive navigation, and more simple automation and control of smart home and business environments.
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Modern Forms Fans by WAC Joins Savant’s Recommended Partner Program
New offering expands the availability of premium lighting and comfort solutions as part of the Savant experience.
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AVPro Global to Acquire RTI
The move is designed to expand AVPro’s market presence and deliver enhanced value to residential and commercial integration professionals.
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Hisense Extends Connectlife Platform to Third-Party Devices Via Google’s Home APIs
Coming this fall, the Hisense ConnectLife app will allow users to onboard and control third-party smart home products, including those Matter and ‘Works with...
Automation
Blackwire Designs Releases New Rachio Driver for Control4
Driver refines communication protocols for enhanced Rachio control, simplifies smart irrigation management.
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JVC Partners with Control4
The control system is compatible with all JVC D-ILA projector models.
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Acoustic Design Systems to Showcase the Latest in Smart Home Automation at Ascaya’s The Canyon Residences
Currently under construction, the new luxury community designed and built by Blue Heron will be pre-equipped with Crestron Home.
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URC Total Control Integrates With Hisense TVs
Works across all Hisense connected TV models, allowing streamlined access to apps, content, and features.
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Crestron Announces Tariff Surcharge Plans
Company will add a 5% tariff surcharge to invoices beginning May 1.
Automation
Airzone Adds Three New Models to Aidoo Product Line
Zigbee, wired Ethernet, and Smart Thermostat Interface Aidoo models are now available in North America.
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URC Promises to Absorb Tariff Costs
In a letter to dealers, company founder and CEO Chang K. Park revealed that URC would not be raising prices due to tariffs.
Automation
Josh.ai Celebrates Tenth Birthday With Limited Edition Gold Josh One
Available now, the metallic gold Josh One was produced in a small batch and is offered in limited quantities.
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BluOS and Josh.ai Announce AI-Powered Integration
BluOS users can now use JoshGPT to gain deeper musical insights and easily find songs.
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Savant Now Integrates With ClimateMaster Heat Pumps
ClimateMaster heat pump owners can now access Savant’s full climate control experience.
Automation
Josh.ai Stacks Up Product Announcements and Updates at its Winter Launch Event
Announcements include a new Josh One, reimagined music experience, DoorLink intercom, and more.
Audio
Autonomic and URC Unveil Expanded M Series Support and Faster UI Performance
Now compatible with the M5 PRO and M3 music servers for smarter control, faster listening access, and personalized listening.
Events
Josh.ai Announces 2025 Winter Launch Event
Takes place Tuesday, March 11, at 11:00 AM PST/2:00 PM EST.
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Alfred International Announces Integration with URC Total Control System
Integration allows URC dealers to incorporate all Z-Wave-enabled Alfred smart locks into URC Total Control installations.
Automation
ISE 2025: Crestron Announces New Product Integrations and a Remote Refresh
Crestron Home OS 4.4 introduces a suite of new integrations designed to redefine smart, sustainable living.
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Nice Announces Plans for ISE 2025
Highlights premium speakers, advanced automation software, indoor-outdoor integration, and more.
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Crestron Releases ‘2024 Sustainability Report’
The report demonstrates the path toward a greener future and reveals key milestones.
Lighting & Shades
Lightapalooza 2025: Savant Shows Premium GE Smart Lighting and Shading for CI Market; New Smart Power Solution
GE Proseo lighting and shades combine the brand recognition and trust of GE with Savant’s smart home control.
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RTI Appoints David Cesar as Western Region Sales Manager
Will support residential and commercial integrators with RTI and Blustream solutions.
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URC and Sonos Offer Enhanced Integration
New integration expands control and automation with enhanced functionality.
Automation
Nice Launches New Native Voice Assistant
Now available with the NiceOS 8.9 software upgrade, the voice assistant integrates with the Nice Home Management platform for enhanced control.
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Josh.ai Reveals Top 10 Voice Commands of 2024
The results highlight the most popular activations in custom homes and provide a starting point when introducing clients to voice control’s convenience.
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Nice North America Announces Executive Appointments
Danielle Karr has been named as vice president of marketing for North America; Daniel Antolin has been appointed CFO.
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Josh.ai Unveils 2024 “Powered By You” Report
Josh.ai is sharing how smart home clients are embracing modern control in the era of AI.
Lighting & Shades
Nice Unveils New Sun Shades Power and Control Panel
Nice is also providing hands-on training and in-field assistance for dealers.
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Case Study: Invisible Automation in a Mountain Estate
Utah’s Audio Wizards use the URC Total Control System to give this luxury homeowner providing top-tier functionality while maintaining the home’s aesthetic appeal.
Automation
URC and Elk Products Introduce Second Integration Between Products
Module allows for two-way control of the ELK E27 alarm panels via all current URC touchscreen interfaces.