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.
Smart Home
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.
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.
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.
News
Case Study: The CI as a Realtor’s Best Friend
Boston Automations and Control4 team up to create the smartest home development in New England.
News
Nice/Nortek Control Adds to Sales and Builder Services Teams
Promotes Jay Cary to director of sales and Michelle Chesnut to manager of builder services.
Features
What’s So Smart About Smart Homes?
A look at what consumers expect from their smart homes and how custom installers can expand their views.
Lighting & Shades
How to Work With Orro
What dealers need to do to start carrying the new smart lighting/home brand.
News
URC Collaborates with Carrier on Home Comfort Control
Collaboration allows Carrier customers to control their Infinity, Bryant Evolution, Connex, and ICP ION systems with URC’s Total Control.
News
Nice Consolidates North America Organizations, Phases Out Nortek Branding
Company also announces new additions to executive leadership team.
Awards
Nice/Nortek Control Announce Winners of Inaugural Builder Awards
Awards highlight commitment to technology and builder community, honoring excellence in home building and design.
Automation
RTI Integrates With Lutron RadioRA 3
New RTI driver and the upcoming Integration Designer 11 programming software deliver smart home lighting control with RadioRA 3.
News
Kohler Becomes Latest CEDIA Propel Partner
New program offers CEDIA members project leads and exclusive pricing on smart kitchen and bath products.
News
Josh.ai Reveals Industry Growth and New Single-Word Wake Phrase
Along with new features and partnerships, the company has introduced “Nikola” as a new wake phrase to invoke and interact with Josh Micro and...
Automation
Case Study: Taking Control to New Heights
A stunning downtown San Diego condo building offers a personalized control and entertainment experience.
Automation
URC Collaborates with Legrand to Expand Smart Home Control
Create seamless control of Legrand’s Vantage lighting and climate systems with Total Control.
News
Nice/Nortek to Show Combined Solutions for Builders at IBS 2022
Among offerings on display, the company will demonstrate the first compatibility between ELAN control systems and Nice sunshade solutions.
News
Christian Brothers Interiors (CBI) Adds ELAN Display to Design Center
CBI design center showcases latest smart home technology and services backed by the Nortek Control team’s full marketing, sales and technical support.
Connectivity
Access Networks Offers NetAlly Network Test and Analysis Tools
Access Networks partners with NetAlly to distribute full line of basic-to-advanced testing equipment.
Security
Clare Controls Releases Feature-Packed Winter 2022 Update
Includes support for Hunter Douglas Shades and Lutron and Philips Hue Lighting, new Fusion Pro tools for partners, custom voice functions, and more.
CES
CES 2022: Samsung Keynote Focuses on Working Together To Build a Better Future
Samsung tackles sustainability issues and works with the younger generation to a build a better future.
News
Research: New Study Examines Consumers’ Thoughts on Cybersecurity
The report from NordVPN show that the majority of consumers feel it is their responsibility to protect themselves.
Automation
ELAN Releases 27 New Drivers to Integrate with Lutron, Kaleidescape, CasaTunes, and Others
Includes the top-requested integration with Lutron RadioRA3.
Blogs
Working with…RTI Music
Phil Caminiti, owner of AVAS PRO, talks about working with RTI’s new music streaming service.
Internet of Things
Caregiver Smart Solutions to Show Aging in Place Core Kit at CES 2022
Uses smart sensor technology, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to track movement and patterns of loved ones.
News
Z-Wave Alliance to Host 5000-Square-Foot Pavilion and Smart House at CES 2022
With 15 member companies exhibiting, the Z-Wave Pavilion and Z-Wave Smart House will host the largest live display of new smart home devices at...
Internet of Things
VeSync to Show Latest Smart Home Products at CES 2022
VeSync will launch three new smart products at CES — two air purifiers and an air fryer.
News
Orro Adds Profit Line Distributing to Lineup
Latest move increases availability for professionals in Northern California and Nevada for Orro products.
Events
Smart, Safe, and Sustainable — the Keys to the Smart Building
The Smart Building Conference at ISE 2022 reflects the latest concepts in smart home design.
Features
Get to Know Nice
The new owners of Nortek Control reveal their plans for the company and what it means for dealers.