Smart Home

Features

Inside the Homebuilder’s Tech Playbook

Interpret research reveals homebuilders’ views on smart home technology.

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

URC and GUDE Announce Integration for Smarter Power Distribution

New integration expands energy efficiency and resiliency of AV and IT infrastructures.

CEDIA SHares - CEDIA 2022 - Masonite - Cory Sorice

Blogs

2022 CEDIA Shares: Masonite

Masonite gives Residential Systems readers a sneak peek at what the company is planning for its CEDIA Expo 2022 exhibit.

News

New eBook Series Answers “Why Z-Wave”?

Educational eBook series serves as the definitive guide to Z-Wave technology and how the Z-Wave protocol addresses serious challenges.

News

Snap One Acquires Clare Controls

Snap One has had an exclusive distribution partnership with Clare Controls since 2019.

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.

Next Level Distribution – Arlo Technologies

News

Next Level Distribution Partners With Arlo Technologies

Adds Arlo’s wireless smart home connectivity, cloud infrastructure, and AI capabilities to distribution lineup.

Security

Orro One Pro Connects Directly with Ring Doorbells

Connection allows for additional notification options throughout the home.

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.

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.

URC 9100 touchpanel with Apple TV - Main Menu

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.

Blogs

Making a Case for Cellular

Cellular sets a new reliability standard in smart homes — and can take some of the burden off packed Wi-Fi networks.

News

Z-Wave Alliance Surpasses 4000 Certified Devices

HOPPE AG is the Alliance member that hit that magic milestone.

News

RTI Integrates With Orro

RTI’s control system uses Orro’s detection to trigger automations.

Decora Smart No Neutral Product Expansion Devices

Lighting & Shades

Leviton Adds Five New Products to Decora Smart Line

No-Neutral Switch and Dimmer with Wi-Fi Bridge, Wi-Fi 2nd Gen Motion Sensing Dimmer, and Wi-Fi 2nd Gen Tamper-Resistant Outlet.

News

The Weekly Peek – April 29, 2022

A look inside some of the luxury homes currently for sale across the country.

Connectivity

EnGenius Debuts Wi-Fi 6 Wall-Plate Access Point With Multicasting Technology

The ECW215 Wi-Fi 6 wall-mount, in-room AP also features a built-in 2-port gigabit switch.

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.

RTI - Mattera AV - Penthouse - Living Room

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

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.

Security

ISC West 2022: Resideo Announces Security Portfolio Updates; Integration With Brilliant

New ProSeries Platform updates offer dealer branding, customized voice descriptions, Google Assistant integration, and more.

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.

Parks Associates – Connections – Smart Home

Events

Parks Associates to Host Smart Home Tech Roundtable Series

Part of the CONNECTIONS Conference, research firm features research data, networking, and virtual roundtable with key smart home executives from CEDIA, Cloudburst Technology, GE...

News

URC and Shelly Expand Partnership to Distribution

Select Shelly products will now be available to URC dealers through URC’s e-commerce portal.

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.