voice control

URC has announced Phase 2 of its Virtual Assistant

News

URC Adds Voice Interaction Features to Virtual Assistant

Phase 2 of the Virtual Assistant gives dealers a hands-free way to access technical information.

Vantage Lighting Controls Introduces Vantage Voice

Vantage's Design Center 4.8 update adds voice control capability to control the Vantage InFusion System through Amazon Alexa.

Automation

URC Upgrades Its Amazon Alexa Skill

Voice control expansion leads to dramatic upgrade in URC’s Amazon Alexa Skill functionality.

News

Josh.ai Reveals Top 10 Commands of 2023

An annual look at the most popular activations in custom homes.

A Look Back at the 5 Challenges Facing the Smart Home Industry - Josh.ai

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.

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.

News

Josh.ai Raises $11 Million

AI innovator increases total Investment to $22 million.

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.

Blogs

2019 Holiday Tech Guide For Your Clients

Time to start your Q4 promotions.

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...