News
Hisense’s U7K and U8K Series ULED TVs Earn WiSA SoundSend Certification
The new televisions have been certified to work with the WiSA SoundSend wireless audio transmitter.
Wireless
News
Z-Wave Alliance Announces Two New Membership Tiers
Enhanced membership structure provides for greater inclusivity and innovation.
Audio
Sonos Launches Sonos Pro Commercial SaaS Offering
Designed to bring great sound to businesses with remote monitoring and management, commercially-licensed music, and personalized support.
News
ZeeVee Names Brian Davis Southeast Territory Sales Manager
Will be responsible for business development in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North and South Carolina, Tennessee, and southern Virginia.
News
ZeeVee Introduces Onsite and Remote Installation Services
Four new programs assist integrators and end-users in expediting setup and reducing post-installation troubleshooting of sophisticated projects.
Audio
Pantheone Audio Launches Obsidian Smart Speaker
Fuses high-end artistic design with advanced audio performance.
News
Research: Z-Wave Alliance Releases 2023 Ecosystem Report
The 2023 report unveils rich data on global smart home device ownership by region, demographic, product type, installation preference, and more.
Audio
Sonos Announces New Era Smart Speakers; Support for Spatial Audio on Apple Music
The Era 300 is designed to reproduce spatial audio and the Era 100 takes over for the Sonos One.
Audio
Klipsch Expands High-Resolution Powered Speaker Series
Klipsch The Nines and The Sevens powered speakers promise to deliver room-filling sound with minimum space required.
Technology
LG Debuts New OLED TV With Zero Connect Technology
Real-Time video and audio wireless transmission up to 4K 120 Hz.
Connectivity
Athom to Showcase Homey Pro Smart Home Hub at CES 2023
Now available for pre-order worldwide, Homey Pro is embedded with eight smart home technologies, including Matter, Z-Wave, and Zigbee.
Connectivity
Qualcomm Debuts Wi-Fi 7 Immersive Home Platforms
Designed using a compact, power-efficient, cost-effective chipset architecture purpose-built for today’s ultra-connected homes.
News
Z-Wave Alliance Announces New Board of Directors for 2023
Amazon takes seat at the head of the table; assumes role of chairman of the Z-Wave Alliance Board of Directors.
Audio
SVS Debuts Prime Wireless Pro Powered Speaker Pair
Two-channel powered speaker array sports a 200-watt (50 watts x 4) amplifier, 192 kHz/24-bit DAC, and a digital crossover.
Audio
Bluesound Ships PULSE M Wireless Streaming Speaker
Features an Omni-Hybrid design that is composed of an angled, up-firing woofer and tweeters mounted and offset at 45 degrees from each other.
News
LEXI Joins the Z-Wave Alliance Board of Directors
Company provides a bridge between ecosystems, protocols, and smart device brands.
Audio
KEF Launches MU7 Wireless Headphones Designed by Ross Lovegrove
The Mu7 headphones integrate enhanced codec technology to deliver KEF’s high-resolution sound quality.
Audio
Mitchell Acoustics Brings Its Wireless Speakers to the U.S.
The company enters the market with four Bluetooth products.
News
Matter 1.0 Specification Launched
Connectivity Standards Alliance also announces the opening of the Matter certification program.
Audio
Home Theater Week Review: Sony HT-A9 Wireless Home Theater System
The HT-A9 offers a completely different look, design, and flexible installation that might make it a compelling alternative to a soundbar install.
Audio
Sonos Debuts its Compact Subwoofer — the Sub Mini
Features dual custom woofers, Trueplay, and a round design.
News
New eBook Series Answers “Why Z-Wave”?
Educational eBook series serves as the definitive guide to Z-Wave technology and how the Z-Wave protocol addresses serious challenges.
Audio
Sennheiser Announces AMBEO Soundbar Plus and AMBEO Sub
The AMBEO Soundbar Plus offers a more compact soundbar within the Sennheiser product portfolio.
Security
Swann Releases the AllSecure600 Series Wireless Security Kits
Offer offline recording and free clip storage.
Lighting & Shades
Leviton Updates Decora Line with Wi-Fi Fan Speed Controller
Hubless solution adds support for Apple HomeKit/Siri, works with Amazon Alexa, Hey Google, and more.
Audio
OEPLAY Hi-Fi Bluetooth Speaker Launches Indiegogo Campaign
Company claims it provides 10 times wider frequency range and 13 times more sound space than most of the speakers on the market.
Audio
Lithe Audio Enters U.S. Market With Wireless Speakers
Lineup of all-in-one ceiling, surface, and garden speakers is now available in the U.S.
News
Z-Wave Alliance Surpasses 4000 Certified Devices
HOPPE AG is the Alliance member that hit that magic milestone.
News
Enclave Audio and Hisense Partner to Provide Home Theater Bundle
For a limited time, customers can bundle together any Hisense premium Laser TV model with the THX-Certified CineHome PRO from Enclave Audio.
Audio
KEF Introduces LSX II Compact Wireless Hi-Fi System
Each LSX II speaker uses a version of KEF’s 11th generation Uni-Q driver array.
Connectivity
Linksys Introduces New Affordable Wi-Fi 6 Mesh Systems
Atlas 6 and Hydra 6 designed to provide whole-home wireless coverage.
Audio
Polk Audio Debuts Ultra-Compact Soundbar with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X
The MagniFi Mini AX soundbar features a 14.5-inch wide design and is equipped with a 5-speaker array and down-firing subwoofer.
News
First Z-Wave Long Range Certified Device Introduced — the Ecolink 700 Series Garage Door Controller
The new 700 Series Garage Door Controller from Ecolink is the first product to pass certification and include the Z-Wave Long Range specification.
Audio
Denon Adds Subwoofer to its Denon Home Speaker Ecosystem
The wireless subwoofer adds extended bass to the Denon Home 550 soundbar or any Denon Home wireless speaker.
Audio
Astell&Kern Launches First Bluetooth Speaker
The ACRO BE100 includes support for both aptX HD and LDAC 24-bit Bluetooth codecs.
Connectivity
Access Networks Adds Entry-Level Wi-Fi 6 Access Point
Rounding out its Wi-Fi 6 Certified access point lineup, the A350 gives integrators and end-users a solid starting point for enterprise-grade performance networking.
News
Z-Wave Alliance to Host 5000-Square-Foot Pavilion and Smart House at CES 2022
With 15 member companies exhibiting, the Z-Wave Pavilion and Z-Wave Smart House will host the largest live display of new smart home devices at...
Audio
McIntosh Releases Two Wireless Speakers
The RS150 and RS250 both feature a variety of built-in streaming “cast-to” technologies.
Technology
Konftel Offers Bluetooth Connectivity Boost
New Bluetooth adapter means less cables, greater audio connectivity freedom, and more stable operation.
Lighting & Shades
Lutron Brings Wire-Free Flexibility to Palladiom Shades
Runs on Active Energy Optimization, Lutron’s new patent‐pending battery management architecture.
Audio
Denon’s Latest Firmware Update Adds Alexa and 5.1 Surround to Wireless Speakers
Update adds integrated Amazon Alexa voice assistant to full Denon Home lineup and lets users connect Denon Home speakers to Denon Home Sound Bar...