Audio
Sonos Launches First Under-TV Speaker
The $699 Playbase is designed to fit on top of most pieces of furniture and under most TVs.
Smart Home
Connectivity
Fibaro Unveils Apple HomeKit-Enabled Flood, Motion, and Door/Window Sensors
FIBARO is launching a new product line compatible with Apple HomeKit: Fibaro Flood Sensor, Fibaro Motion Sensor and Fibaro Door/Window Sensor, all equipped with...
News
Adventure Park Designer Builds Home With ELAN Control
When Zane Hansen recently built his 13,000-square foot home in Mapleton, UT, he sought to incorporate an indoor aerial sport obstacle gym for his...
Technology
Elexa Consumer Products Launches Z-Wave Products at CEDIA 2016
Elexa Consumer Products debuted its Dome Home Automation line of Z-Wave products to the US market at CEDIA 2016.
News
Z-Wave Alliance to Host Smart Home Technical Training at CEDIA 2016
The trainings will give attendees a look at Z-Wave’s installer certification, delivering tools & technical knowledge on setting up a Z-Wave smart home mesh...
Audio
Josh.Ai to Launch at CEDIA 2016
JStar will begin shipping its whole home artificial intelligence platform, Josh.ai, at CEDIA 2016.
News
Capitol to Spotlight the Connected Home at CEDIA 2016
Capitol (Booth 5732) is taking its array of connected home products to CEDIA 2016, September 15–17 in the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Dallas,...
Technology
H-P Products Expands Disposable Bag Line Central Vacuums
H-P Products has expanded and improved its Disposable Bag line of central vacuums available under the Dirt Devil, Element, and VACUFLO brands.
Technology
RTI Ships New In-Wall Touchpanel
RTI’s all-new KX10 in-wall touchpanel is now shipping. Specifically designed to bring simple control and automation to AV, environmental, and security systems, the KX10...
News
Lake Tahoe Home Outfitted With ELAN
When Mark Tanner Construction began building a new vacation home in Tahoe City, CA, they turned to Epic AV Automation to further enhance the...
News
Builder to Install Clare Systems in Nine New AZ Developments
AV Homes is bringing smart home technology to nine new active adult 55-Plus and traditional developments in the Phoenix metro area through a strategic...
News
DOW Electronics Now Distributing Lutron RadioRA2
DOW Electronics, a leading consumer electronics distributor in the South, has reached an agreement to distribute Lutron’s RadioRa2 products in eight states in the...
News
New Florida Development to Include Clare System in Base Package
David Weekley Homes, the largest privately held homebuilders in the U.S., is passionate about building exceptional homes for its clients.
News
Sunfire In-Wall Subs Bolster SpeakerCraft System in SoCal Home
When building a new residence on Mt. Helix in Southern California, one homeowner turned to Zack Paradise, founder of Paradise InfoTech, for his audio...
Technology
Roost Unveils Smart Water Leak Detector
Roost has unveiled a smart home water leak detector market with the Roost Smart Water and Freeze Detector.
Technology
Remocam Introduces Smart Video Doorbell at CE Week
Remocam has introduced an HD wireless video doorbell, which enables homeowners to access and answer their doors remotely using a smart phone.
Technology
Smart Home Gesture Control Pad from Fibaro Debuts to Consumers
Fibaro is now shipping the Fibaro Swipe, a wireless gesture control pad that creates shortcuts for users to control the smart devices in their...
Technology
Voice is Central to Josh
JStar plans to ship Josh direct to consumers but will also refer consumers to systems integrators for integration with custom-installed home-automation systems.
Technology
GreenIQ Delivers Smart Garden Control Integration with Crestron
IoT startup and smart, wireless irrigation controller manufacturer, GreenIQ , is looking to lead the smart garden revolution with its latest integration with...
Technology
Pro Control Software Update Focuses on Security
Pro Control recently introduced the latest version of its Pro Control Studio programming software (version 1.4.2), which features three new two-way drivers for security...
News
CEDIA Develops Tech Certificate Program for Real Estate Agents
CEDIA and Coldwell Banker Real Estate have collaborated to offer a home technology certificate program to Coldwell Banker Real Estate independent agents.
News
Historic Wentworth Estate Gets ELAN Upgrade
A U.K. homeowner Turned to South Anston Integration and Elan automation when upgrading his home's AV systems.
News
Tyco Security Products Adds Control4 Solutions
Tyco Security is adding Control4 to its home automation partner integration portfolio available for DSC’s PowerSeries Neo intrusion platform.
News
Gary Sinise Foundation Grants Veteran Specially Adapted Custom Smart Home
With help from corporate sponsors like Core Brands the Gary Sinise Foundation was able to greatly assist Corporal Christian Brown’s lifestyle, helping him regain...
Technology
H-P Products Ships Central Vac Accessories
H-P Products is now shipping a new central vacuum accessory for pet owners: the Pet Set.
Technology
QMotion Launches Hardwired Communications, Control
QMotion recently revealed its new hardwired motor controls and communications applications for its roller shades, the Qadvanced Intelligent System (QIS) Motorized Roller Shade collection.
Connectivity
D-Link Connected Home Ecosystem Connects with Amazon Echo
D-Link has made its Wi-Fi Smart Plugs directly compatible with Amazon Echo, providing users the hands-free convenience of controlling their smart home via voice...
News
TiO Releases Software Update for TiO Home
TiO (Turn it On) has released the latest software update to the TiO system, TiO version 3.3.
Technology
Lutron’s Caséta Wireless Lighting Control System Now Works with Amazon Alexa
Lutron Electronics has integrated its Caséta Wireless system with Amazon Alexa, providing convenient voice control of home lighting.
News
Nortek and Alarm.com Partner to Integrate Tech
Nortek Security & Control is working together with Alarm.com to integrate signature technology from each for the launch of the new 2GIG GC3 home...
Technology
Savant Updates to Pro 8.0 Release, Begins Remote Pre-Orders
Savant announced to its dealers today that the Pro 8.0 update of the brand’s software is now available for pre-orders.
Technology
URC Shipping TKP-5500 In-Wall Touchscreen for Total Control
URC is now shipping its TKP-5500 in-wall touchscreen for URC Total Control smart home automation.
Features
Driving Up a Home’s Resale Value
Until now, the only “value” your systems really added to a home’s worth was in the smiles they put on your clients’ faces. Now...
News
70% of US Households Save Money with Smart Energy
Parks Associates announced new home energy management data from The Evolution of Home Energy Management showing 70% of U.S. households with smart energy devices...
News
HAUS Trains Dealers to Prosper in Home Automation
Three years ago, when home automation industry veterans David Daniels, Mike Thul, and John Carlen saw an opening and opportunity in the broad market...
Connectivity
Smart Home Systems Can Get Along
Withings and Zuli are making connections with other companies’ smart-home products.
Technology
Fawning Over a Faux Skylight
Greg Margolis’ more recent exploration has resulted in a truly unique discovery out of Italy. It’s an “artificial skylight” technology so disruptive that it...
News
Fulton Homes Selects Clare Controls For New Smart Homes
Fulton Homes turned to Clare Controls to install its smart home technology as part of its standard base package for 500 homes in 12...
Technology
Capitol Simplifies AV Operations With Simple Control
Capitol now offers Simple Control and Simple System app to its network of CI dealers throughout the U.S.
Technology
Garrett-Walker Homes to Install Clare Smart Home System in Housing Development
Garrett-Walker Homes will install Clare Controls automation systems in its latest housing development in Avondale, AZ.
News
Homeowner Upgrades to ELAN Home Automation System
After a year of living with an inoperable home automation system, one family turned to local integration firm Connec to install an ELAN Entertainment...
Technology
Control4 Launches EA Series Via Live Stream
Control4 Corporation announced their next generation of entertainment and automation controllers, the EA Series, during a live stream to 12 dealer events across the...