Blogs
A Look Back at 5 Challenges Facing the Smart Home Market
On its eighth birthday, Josh.ai re-examines the issues that affect the smart home industry.
voice control
Automation
URC Launches New MX-1400 Remote Voice Control
Programmable, handheld remote can directly communicate via IR for device control, RF for device control via MRF base stations, and Wi-Fi for voice integration...
Blogs
Research: What’s Next for Voice Assistants?
Futuresource predicts that shipments could exceed 3.1 billion units in 2026.
News
Josh.ai Reveals Its Top 10 Voice Commands of 2022
Find out what Josh.ai customers were using their systems for most in the past year.
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.
Audio
Review: Russound VoicePlay Amplified Amazon Alexa Keypad
Russound’s VoicePlay system represents a great upgrade opportunity for all of the existing volume control and A-BUS systems out there.
Features
Dad, the First Voice Control
When I was a kid along with my four siblings, my dad definitely had voice control way before it was trendy. Or even invented.
News
Josh.ai Partners With Autonomic
Josh.ai now integrates with eSeries MMS streamers as well as Autonomic’s full line of multi-room amplifiers.
Automation
Bond Bridge and Josh.ai Join Bring Voice Control to Ceiling Fans in Control4 Installations
Josh.ai’s natural voice control of motorized window shades, ceiling fans, and fireplaces are managed by the Bond Bridge RF-to-Wi-Fi home control platform.
Audio
Hey Sonos! Company Debuts Entry-Level Soundbar, Voice Control for Music, and New Roam Colors
The Ray soundbar is $279 and can be expanded to create a full surround system.
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...
News
Control4 and Josh.ai Launch Consumer Campaign
Awareness campaign includes webinars for dealers and a client-facing video.
News
Josh.ai Names the Top 10 Voice Commands of 2021
The most frequently used voice commands reveal where clients are finding the most value.
Automation
URC’s Total Control Integrates With Comcast Xfinity
The first certified integration with Xfinity in the CI industry offers advanced voice control.
Lighting & Shades
Lutron Introduces a Josh.ai Ready Wallplate
The first solution to combine Lutron keypads with Josh Nano architectural microphones.
Automation
Josh.ai Announces Voice Control Solution for Crestron Home AV
Crestron Home clients are now able to enjoy intuitive control of their AV content using natural voice commands.
Automation
Josh.ai Partners with Xspot for More Accurate, Discreet Installs
Using Xspot products, Josh.ai dealers can prewire their systems with improved accuracy without aesthetic compromise.
Lighting & Shades
Orro Adds Alexa Built-in Integration
Provides voice control capabilities to the Orro Switch.
News
Research: Voice Control Most Desired for Lights, Thermostats, and Cameras
New research from Parks Associates highlights major trends in smart speaker and display market, including impact of Covid-19.
News
Josh.ai Celebrates Its Sixth Birthday with Limited Edition Hardware
The Cobalt Blue Josh Micro was produced in a small batch, and is now available in limited quantities.
Connectivity
CES 2021: TP-Link Debuts Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System with Alexa Built-In
Deco Voice X20 includes a smart speaker that offers voice control.
News
Getting Vocal with Josh.ai in 2020
Okay Josh, what were the top 10 voice commands given in 2020?
Automation
CEDIA Expo 2020: Josh.ai Debuts New Fiji OS, Integrations, and Features
New features include Natural Language Scene Editor and universal cable control.
News
Josh.ai Expands Its National Representation with Strateres Group
Strateres will offer local support and system design assistance for the home control system.
Automation
Josh.ai Announces QSX Support for Lutron HomeWorks and Ketra Systems
Users will be able to adjust the brightness, color, vibrancy, and temperature of Ketra lights.
Automation
AudioControl Collaborates with Josh.ai
AudioControl’s Director Series DSP amplifiers, Concert Series AV receivers. and Maestro Series preamplifiers now compatible with the Josh.ai platform.
Behind the Business
The Business Side of Josh.ai
Here is what you need to know if you want to add the innovative brand to your product offerings.
Automation
Josh.ai Announces Plans for CEDIA Expo 2019
Company to focus on privacy, new partner integrations, and new features.
Audio
Denon Introduces Two Sound Bars with HEOS Built-In
The DHT-S516H and DHT-S716H support for hi-res playback and popular voice control platforms.
Automation
Savant Brings User Personalization to Pro Remote
Touchscreen can now be personalized by the user for quick access to Savant Scenes, Favorite Channels and commonly used services.
Features
Making Sense of Control
Although designed for simplicity, the number of control options available is enough to complicate the project and confuse the client. Here are some ways...
Automation
Josh.ai Announces Partnerships with Sonance and TRUFIG
Sonance and TRUFIG products support the Josh.ai platform to blend automation technology with elegant user experiences.
Technology
DISH Allows Customers Access to Google Assistant
DISH activates The Google Assistant on Hopper receivers; debuts new Google-branded voice remote.
News
Josh.ai’s Very Good Year
Josh.ai surpasses 300 dealers, signs on first rep firm, and hires first national sales director.
Automation
Josh.ai and Wall-Smart Introduce Flush Mounts for Josh Micro
Blends the Josh Micro in any environment.
Lighting & Shades
Legrand Unveils Home Smart Lighting for Apple HomeKit
Works with Apple HomeKit and supports voice control with Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant.
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.
Automation
Sonos Adds the Google Assistant
Now available via a free software update on Sonos in the United States; additional countries to follow in July.