News
Josh.ai and Olibra Partner to Launch Bond Bridge Integration
Bond Bridge hub enables installers to integrate compatible devices with Josh.ai, increasing voice control capabilities throughout the smart home.
Automation
Automation
URC and GUDE Announce Integration for Smarter Power Distribution
New integration expands energy efficiency and resiliency of AV and IT infrastructures.
Blogs
2022 CEDIA Shares: Snap One
Snap One gives Residential Systems readers a sneak peek at what the company is planning for its CEDIA Expo 2022 exhibit.
News
Josh.ai and Kaleidescape Announce Partnership
Integration with Kaleidescape enables Josh.ai’s voice control to launch any title saved to a client’s content library.
Audio
Autonomic Delivers Suite of Control System Updates
Updates include support of newly added Apple Music and Calm Radio streaming services, a new Crestron Home Amplifier driver, and user interface improvements.
Blogs
2022 CEDIA Shares: URC
URC gives Residential Systems readers a sneak peek at what the company is planning for its CEDIA Expo 2022 exhibit.
Lighting & Shades
Somfy Releases New Integration Solution for Managing Natural and Artificial Light
New plenum module integrates automated natural and artificial lighting solutions.
News
Josh.ai and Somfy Partner for Control of Motorized Solutions
The integration positions Josh.ai to control the vast range of shading and screen fabricator partners that leverage Somfy motors.
News
Orro Appoints First Manufacturer Representatives
Names C&E Marketing, Elite3 Pro, and Paul Collins Group to extend the company’s sales and support services.
Lighting & Shades
Somfy Releases a Control4 to Digital Motor Interface
Offers bi-directional communication, less power consumption, and seamless integration.
Events
Industry Tech Sales to Offer RTI Training
All-day course on programming to take place August 18 in Mendota Heights, Minn.
Automation
Case Study: Complex System Control
RTI automation solutions help bring a host of third-party tech under the client’s control.
Blogs
2022 CEDIA Shares: Savant
Savant gives Residential Systems readers a sneak peek at what the company is planning for its CEDIA Expo 2022 exhibit.
Lighting & Shades
Bond Bridge Pro Integrates with Window Shades Powered by Nice
Offers wireless control of Nice powered window shades.
Automation
ELAN Releases 8.7.500 Software Upgrade
The software network video recorder solution for ELAN surveillance now enables up to eight channels on a single license.
Automation
URC Debuts New Handheld Remote for Complete Control
The MX-490 features a 2-inch color LCD screen able to control up to 48 devices.
Features
Dad, the First Voice Control
When I was a kid along with my four siblings, my dad definitely had voice control way before it was trendy. Or even invented.
Features
Changing the Power Dynamic
Savant provides solutions for all homeowners and their dealers to fully take charge of their energy management and control.
News
URC Controllers Now Integrate With Apple TV
Users can natively control Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD across URC’s portfolio of interfaces.
News
Savant Energy Management Solutions Adds Two Distributors
Soligent Distribution and Supplied Energy will deliver access to the Savant Power System solutions.
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
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.