Technology

Automation

Domotron Launches AI-Powered Smart Home Solution

Seeks funding for new hub that uses AI to learn user preferences and creates personalized automations.

Security

Numera Offers Five New Monitoring Service Providers

Expands market for the Libris 2 mobile personal emergency response, fall detection solution.

Audio

Enclave Audio Introduces Wireless Audio Speaker Solutions

Enclave delivers a THX Certified and WiSA Certified home theater system.

Internet of Things

Philips Introduces 24-Inch Android TV with the Google Assistant

Designed especially for the kitchen, allows control of the entire viewing experience by voice.

Audio

Review: Sennheiser SB01 AMBEO Soundbar

Find out why John started calling this soundbar the MOAB — Mother of All Bars.

Audio

Emotiva Introduces the RMC-1L 16-channel AV Processor

Supports current high-resolution video formats as well as Dolby Atmos and DTS:X.

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.

Audio

BlackWire Designs Expands Loudspeaker Lineup

Adds Focal's Custom Integration Collection of in-wall, in-ceiling, and outdoor speakers and subwoofers.

Lighting & Shades

Hunter Douglas Introduces PowerView Motorization

Turns all of the company’s legacy shading products into smart shades.

Audio

Episode Launches New Expandable Soundbar

Soundbar expands to match TV widths, from 50–70 inches in size.

Connectivity

KanexPro Unveils High-Speed HDMI Cables

Designed for use with the latest high-res video and audio technologies.

Video

SnapAV Introduces Carbon Series Mounts from Strong

Mounts are UL Certified, offer all-new features, and are competitively priced.

Audio

Meridian Launches In-Wall Digital Active Loudspeaker

Features a shallow 100mm mounting depth for easy installation and precise positioning.

Audio

Amazon Music Comes to Nuvo

Subscribers now have access to millions of songs, on any Nuvo Player.

Video

Metro Goldwyn Mayer’s Films Now Available from Kaleidescape

Agreement includes such classic films as The Princess Bride, The Silence of the Lambs, Rocky, and many more.

Automation

SnapAV Introduces Neeo Remote for Control4

Offers Neeo’s Swiss design with the power of Control4 Smart Home OS 3 for a touchscreen remote control experience.

Blogs

Case Study: Improving Power Performance

NY integrator reduces client service calls by 80 percent using the RoseWater Energy Hub.

Security

New Video Doorbell from ELAN

Video Doorbell leverages IntelliVision video analytics and fully integrates with ELAN surveillance.

Automation

BlueBOLT Adds Mobile App

The BlueBOLT IP Power Management platform adds a new UI, performance updates, and multiple new features.

Audio

Lenbrook Launches DALI’s IO Headphones

Offer wireless freedom that can also be used wired for connection to legacy sources and in-flight entertainment systems.

Connectivity

ShowMeCables Unveils New Cat6a Slim Patch Cable

Promised to be 40 percent thinner than other Ethernet cables.

Security

BOSMA Seeks Funding for Sentry Smart Video Doorbell

Modular video doorbell includes add-on modules such as floodlight, fingerprint, gateway, and weather sensor.

Video

Perlesmith PSXFK1 Full Motion TV Wall Mount Bracket

Designed to fit most 50- to 90-inch TVs.

Features

Outdoor AV Showcase 2019

High-powered AV systems are not just for indoors anymore.

Audio

Yamaha Debuts 5000 Series Hi-Fi Audio Components

New flagship models are designed to work together as a system.

Connectivity

SnapAV Expands the Pakedge Line with RT-3100 Gigabit Router

Engineered to deliver up to 1 gigabit WAN-to-LAN throughput; features built-in BakPak remote monitoring.

Connectivity

RTI Releases Line of AV Distribution ‘Problem Solvers’

DACs, delay module, and extender kit designed to solve common audio challenges.

Connectivity

Hall Research Introduces SnugFit Latching Cables

Designed for critical applications where a tight and reliable HDMI connection is required.

Audio

iFi Introduces ZEN DAC

iFi’s ZEN DAC elevates the headphone digital audio experience to a higher plane.

Lighting & Shades

URC Announces Integration of QMotion QAdvanced Shading Systems

Raise, lower, and set to level of individual or groups of QMotion Motorized Shades from any URC Total Control User Interface,

Product Reviews

Review: MantelMount MM860 Pro Series Motorized TV Mount

An automated and motorized mount that takes everything that made earlier MantelMount offerings great and improves them in every way.

Audio

Monitor Audio Launches New Compact Amplifier

Customizable brackets allow it to be positioned in multiple locations.

Blogs

Eight Reasons Why Parents Make the Best Smart Lock Customers

Why parents need to be made aware of smart lock benefits.

Audio

Simaudio Launches MOON 680D Streaming DAC

Produces digital audio delivery up to 32-bit/384 kHz.

Audio

CasaTunes Adds Support For AudioControl Network Amplifiers

Offering Standalone CasaTunes music servers with whole house control and intelligent integration for AudioControl network amplifiers.

Lighting & Shades

Acoustic Geometry Begins Shipping StarField Ceiling Tiles

“Starry Night” ceilings for home theaters, studios, and businesses provide uniquely aesthetic acoustic treatment.

Internet of Things

LeakSmart Launches Water Flow Analytics and Leak Detection Kit

Protect by LeakSmart with Flow provides advanced water flow analytics and monitors and controls the home’s water activity.

Audio

Vincent Audio Introduces SV-200 Integrated Hybrid Amplifier

Combines analog and digital inputs with a compact footprint.

Audio

OSD Black Introduces SRT1 and SRT4 Wi-Fi Preamp Streaming Modules

The app-driven wireless streaming preamps connect to existing AV receivers or Hi-Fi systems and deliver 24-bit audiophile-level sound quality to digital music.