Security
ClareOne Panel Now Available, Integrated with FusionPro
A new backend management platform for dealers and a unified experience for users represents a new business model in wireless security and smart home...
Smart Home
News
ASSA ABLOY Joins Zigbee Alliance Board of Directors
Global leader in access solutions locks in on open standards.
News
Josh.ai Joins First Buying Group with Azione Unlimited
Josh.ai extends its industry presence through Azione’s established network of home technology professionals.
Features
The Smart Home Buyer Journey
Do the purchase of smart speakers lead to a full smart home conversion? Parks Associates investigates.
News
New Community Offers Loxone as a Standard
The Arbors of McLean by Evergreene Homes offers Loxone lighting control in kitchens in each new home with optional upgrade to master suite, bath,...
Features
(Re)defining the Smart Home
More robust networks, expanded use of AI and voice control, and maximizing streaming quality are among the current smart home priorities.
Lighting & Shades
New Triathlon and Serena Smart Wood Blinds from Lutron
Natural Light Optimization feature of the Lutron app allows wood blinds to automatically tilt throughout the day based on position of the sun.
Automation
Josh.ai Announces Integration with Comcast’s Xfinity X1
Comcast compatibility further enhances the Josh.ai experience of consolidating smart home control under one, privacy-focused, voice and AI platform.
Blogs
Savant’s Plans for GE Lighting
A discussion with Savant president JC Murphy on the company’s latest lighting acquisition.
News
Savant to Acquire GE Lighting
Deal combines Savant’s smart home technology and professional installation channels for the home with GE’s brand, lighting expertise, and retailer channels.
Automation
Brilliant and The Genie Company Announce Garage Door Integration
Now Brilliant smart home system offers access control over garage doors.
Automation
New Integrations for URC Total Control
New partners include Lutron, Fusion Research, Russound, and Flo by Moen
Automation
Savant Unveils the Pro Remote X2
Delivers enhanced industrial design, user-personalization capabilities and integrated voice control.
Features
Technology Solutions for Healthy Living at Home
The true smart home gives integrators access to every room in the house.
Lighting & Shades
Screen Innovations Now Shipping Fontus
Provides two-way power and control over two-conductor wire.
Internet of Things
Leviton Releases Decora Smart Wi-Fi Tamper-Resistant Outlet
In-Wall 15A receptacle works with My Leviton app for smart home control.
Events
Brilliant Offers 11 Educational Smart Home Webinars
Includes technical training and builder interviews.
Features
The Single-Platform Smart Home
Shared platforms, standardization, and system interoperability will bring big opportunities in 2020.
Connectivity
New Watertight Motion Sensor From Faradite
The Motion Sensor 360 is an IP67-rated, volt-free motion sensor.
News
Research: Smart Homes for the Masses
What a fragmented smart home sector must do to go mainstream in 2020.
News
Research: MDUs, Home Builders, and Smart Home Technology
Parks Associates present a study done in cooperation with Hanley Wood and BUILDER Magazine.
Lighting & Shades
Leviton Launches Decora Smart Wi-Fi 4-Button Controller
In-wall lighting control station can adjust individual devices, room scenes, or whole home activities.
News
Zigbee Alliance Adds Bureau Veritas To Its Testing House Roster
California-based lab now an authorized Zigbee Certification Program testing provider.
Automation
Review: Intellithings RoomMe Occupancy Automation Sensors
Use the Bluetooth signature of a device to identify who is in each room of the house, and activate their preferred settings.
Events
Comcast and ADT Keynote 24th Annual CONNECTIONS Connected Home Conference
Company leaders will address ways to leverage connectivity in the home through partnerships, product integrations, and new solutions.
Automation
ISE 2020: Crestron Introduces MC4-R Control System
Expands the reach and potential of Crestron Home.
Features
Building a Robust Network
Leading integrators discuss the importance of a robust and secure network, why wired is still the way to go, and how education is key...
Automation
Xunison Introduces Three New Smart Home Hubs
New X-Brain is compatible with Zigbee, Z-Wave, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth devices.
CES
Home IoT Solutions Adoption Depends on Improvements in Interoperability
We’re surrounded by IoT innovations at CES, but can they all get along in our homes? This was the first topic discussed in the...
Lighting & Shades
Hogar Controls Launches Modular, Multi-Function Touch Switch Line at CES 2020
Come in single, double, triple, and four-button configurations for on/off, dimming and scene control for Z-Wave and Zigbee smart home devices.
Automation
Intellithings Announces Expanded Functionality for RoomMe
RoomMe now features voice assistant support, smartwatch-based location tracking, and additional smart home integrations.
News
Nortek Opens New High-Tech Experience Center in NYC
Sakab Designs puts home and office automation technologies at residents’ fingertips in multi-level Brooklyn showroom.
News
Silicon Labs and Z-Wave Alliance Expand Smart Home Ecosystem
With this change, semiconductor and software suppliers will be able to join the Z-Wave ecosystem.
Features
Connecting the Smart Home
The history of wireless standards, what’s next, and why you should care.
News
Webinar: 2020: Value Beyond Connectivity
Takes place December 3 at 12:00 PM ET/11:00AM CT/9:99 AM PT.
News
Capitol Distributes Second Holiday Flyer
Features a focus on entertainment and smart home categories.
Automation
Review: Neeo Remote for Control4
The next generation of Control4 control is now here in the form of the new Neeo remote.
News
Z-Wave Alliance Welcomes Vivint Smart Home to Board of Directors
Vivint Smart Home joins Alliance leadership as a Principal Member.
Automation
Domotron Launches AI-Powered Smart Home Solution
Seeks funding for new hub that uses AI to learn user preferences and creates personalized automations.