Lighting & Shades
Legrand Unveils Home Smart Lighting for Apple HomeKit
Works with Apple HomeKit and supports voice control with Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant.
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Audio
Yamaha Unveils Two New Soundbars with Built-in Alexa Voice Control
Also feature WiFi connectivity to play tunes through Spotify Connect, Amazon Music, and Alexa-supported music services.
Automation
Savant Unveils Siri and HomeKit Integration; Smart Soundbar
Savant’s smart sound bar with embedded control software delivers built-in music streaming, Siri control of HomeKit devices, and smart home functionality.
Automation
Josh.ai Now Works with Barco Projectors
Josh.ai and Barco Residential partner to transform the voice-controlled home theater experience.
Technology
Sonos Adds the Google Assistant
Now available via a free software update on Sonos in the United States; additional countries to follow in July.
News
Control4 Responds to Google’s Ending of “Works with Nest” Program
Customers’ Nest devices will be supported under new google program with new Control4 drivers.
Technology
Josh.ai Now Compatible with Sony Devices
Sony products work with the Josh platform to create a luxury media experience.
Technology
Josh.ai Announces Integration with DISH Hopper
Supports DISH set-top-boxes, including Hopper, Wally, and Joey, with natural voice control.
Technology
Marantz Introduces Hi-Res Network CD Receiver
Delivers voice-controllable playback from a variety of digital and analog sources.
Technology
Josh.ai Introduces VoiceCast on Sonos
Enables Josh to use other speakers throughout the home to broadcast voice responses.
Technology
Josh.ai Launches Distributed AV Integration with Control System Partners
Customers can now route AV sources through Crestron and Control4 using natural voice commands.
Blogs
O Voice Remote, Voice Remote, Wherefore Art Thou Voice Remote?
What are you doing about voice remote friction in your business?
Automation
Yamaha Integrates Josh.ai Into AV Receiver Lineup
MusicCast-enabled receivers can now be controlled by Josh.ai.
Technology
Josh.ai and LG Partner for Voice-Controlled Television Integration
Integration allows for a simpler user experience and easier setup for integrators.
Technology
Josh.ai and Home Connect Partner to Enhance the Connected Kitchen
Need a cup of coffee? Ask Josh.
Technology
Savant to Unveil Cloud-to-Cloud Integration with Resideo’s Honeywell Home T Series Smart Thermostats
Allows for intuitive operation and voice control.
Technology
Josh.ai Launches Voice Integration with Savant
The advance voice control system now integrates seamlessly with the Savant smart home platform.
News
Josh.ai Launches Natural Language Solution for Distributed AV
Company also adds to its list of supported AV products and introduces redesigned integrator workflow.
Automation
Speaking Out On Voice Assistant Adoption
CES panelists voice privacy and natural language concerns.
Going Forward
The Future is Interactive
How Josh.ai plans on changing the way consumers interact with their smart homes.
Blogs
Alexa I Love You, Now with Apple Music
A boon for homeowners as the consumer giants work together.
Technology
Alexa Voice Control Coming to BluOS
BluOS users with an Amazon Echo device can enable voice control starting January 15, 2019.
Connectivity
Atlona and Josh.ai Partner for Voice-Controlled Distributed AV
Agreement makes it easier to employ the Josh platform in a multi-room situation.
Events
Smart Speaker Use Grows
More than one in four US broadband households own a smart speaker with voice assistant.
Technology
Savant Working with Google Home Technologies
Savant has announced seamless compatibility between Savant’s smart home ecosystem and the Google Home Assistant speech-recognition engine. This new functionality gives users enhanced interaction...
Technology
Vanco International Debuts ‘Spot for Dot’ Voice-Activated In-Wall Amplifier
Spot for Dot is engineered to hold an Amazon Echo Dot, and, when paired with speakers, can add voice control of smart devices, scenes,...
News
Crestron Integration with Apple TV, Siri, and HomeKit Announced
Homeowners will soon be able to control Apple TV with their voice through Crestron remotes, and use Siri to control their Crestron-driven home.
Blogs
Joe Whitaker Proves Valet Voice Control ‘Concept’ in Dallas Model Home
Realtors are Impressed with Technology That Embeds Amazon Echo Dots into In-Ceiling Speaker Brackets for Invisible Multi-Room Audio Control
From the Editor
Not Convinced About Voice Control’s Future
Will the Category Continue to Grow or Will the Novelty Wear Off?
Events
CES Showed Video Technology on the Cusp
8K Video, HDR10+, Rollable OLED, and 'The Wall' Provided a Glimpse at the Future of Video Display Technology
Blogs
Distilling Down My CES 2018 Memories, Part 1
No matter how many times you’ve been—or how much you think you are prepared for it—that first moment where you step onto the International...
Blogs
Speakers are Smart. But Now What?
Immediately following the holidays, Amazon triumphantly announced that tens of millions of Alexa-enabled devices were sold worldwide, news that some are heralding at a...
Video
DISH Goes All in on Voice Control
DISH has released a new voice remote that ships with all Hopper DVRs. Upgraded with motion-activated backlighting and two customizable buttons, the remote interprets...
Technology
August Home Adds DoorSense Skill to Amazon Alexa
August Home has added the intelligence of its proprietary DoorSense technology to the August Smart Lock Skill for Alexa.
Video
DISH Expands Alexa Support to Hopper ‘Joey’ Clients
DISH has unveiled Hands-Free TV for the entire home by extending its support of Amazon Alexa voice control to all Joey clients. Now, DISH...
Technology
Smoothing the Path to Voice Control
“Alexa.” It’s a household name that’s become a powerful gateway to home automation, thanks to integration with Amazon’s line of Echo voice control speakers....
News
Yamaha Enhances MusicCast Multi-Room Audio
At CEDIA earlier this month, Yamaha showcased a range of integration enhancements to improve the flexibility of its MusicCast multi-room audio system, including the...
Technology
Amazon Enables Multiple Echo Devices to be Grouped Together
New multi-room music feature allows multiple Amazon Echo devices for synchronized music streaming in every room.
News
Josh.ai ‘Distills’ Home Control with Josh Micro
Josh.ai, an innovator in voice technology for the custom integration channel, has debuted Josh Micro, a new hardware platform combining a home control processor,...
News
Savant Introduces Skill For Amazon Alexa
Savant has released the Savant smart home skill for Amazon Alexa.
News
URC Releases Alexa Smart Home Skill for MX HomePro
URC has released Amazon Alexa Smart Home Skill integration for URC MX HomePro in the U.S. market
News
StreamUnlimited Adds Native Google Assistant Integration Into StreamSDK
StreamUnlimited has added native implementation of the Google Assistant into the StreamSDK ecosystem.
News
16 Voice Control Terms You Need to Know
Voice control is now becoming a popular interface with hands-free capabilities making daily tasks easier and quicker. How exactly does this innovative technology work...
Technology
DISH Adds Amazon Fire TV, Alexa Hopper Control Integration
DISH has extended its DISH Anywhere app experience to customers’ televisions through Amazon Fire TV products. In addition, DISH customers with a Hopper or...
News
CasaTunes Now Works with Amazon Alexa Voice Service
CasaTunes has integrated its whole-house audio solution with Amazon Alexa on the Echo, Tap, and Dot devices.
Technology
Integra Firmware Adds Chromecast, Google Voice Control
Integra has released a firmware update for select home theater components manufactured during or after 2016 that activates Chromecast built-in audio streaming, as well...
News
Amazon’s Echo Look Takes Aim At The Fashion Market
The newest smart-home device from the e-tailer, known as the Echo Look, made its quiet debut today, demonstrating Amazon’s intention to strengthen its position...