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LG Expands webOS Smart TV Platform
LG opens platform and integrated content services to other TV brand partners
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Google Nest Devices To Work With Brilliant Once Again
After a year and a half outage, Google’s controversial API decision has come to an end for Brilliant smart home control system
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What The Top Voice Commands Of 2020 Tell Us About The Growth Of The Smart Home
Commands represent a major opportunity for retailers in their smart home demo area or when consulting with clients
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Half Of U.S. Consumers Own At Least One Smart Home Device, Says NPD Report
Sales of security systems, smart garage door openers, and smart lighting saw biggest gains in 2020
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New Sonos Speaker: Release Date, Leaks And What We Want
Everything we know so far about the next Sonos wireless speaker
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Crestron Home Version 3.4 Now Available
New features include vacation scheduler mode, support for tuners built-into TVs, and more.
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Ring Doorbells Can Now Be Answered By Alexa — Here’s How It Works
Can't make it to the door quickly? Alexa has your back
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Amazon Developing Wall-Mounted Echo ‘Command Center’ For Your Entire Smart Home
Wall-mounted Echo would feature a touch screen for controlling other smart devices
Industry
Vivint Smart Home Joins Z-Wave Alliance As Latest Principal Member
Vivint also takes a seat on organization’s Board of Directors
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New Video Doorbell Wired Version Is Smallest Ring Yet
No batteries, but all the functionality
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National Kitchen & Bath Association Releases 2021 Market Outlook Report
Predicts a 16 percent growth in residential kitchen and bath remodeling
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Smart Home: Google Nest To Work With Samsung SmartThings
New integration allows SmartThings users to control Nest devices
CES
CES 2021: TP-Link Reveals Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System With Built-In Alexa
Deco Voice X20 includes a smart speaker that offers voice control
CES
CES 2021: KONKA Enters The Smart Home Market
Will introduce new smart home products including video doorbells, smart camera, smart plugs, and smart lighting at CES 2021
Audio
Crestron Introduces Dedicated Home Audio Conferencing Device
Crestron Home Audio Conferencing System's intuitive user interface allows you to switch between conference calls and smart home control.
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Google, Samsung SmartThings Team Up For Nest Device Integration
Nest device owners can now control them with SmartThings automation
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Hunter Douglas Improves Traditional Roll Design With Kickback Function
Sonnette automated shades now come closer to the window to reduce light leakage, increase privacy and support energy efficiency
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MantelMount Launches TV Ad Campaigns To Help Customers, Dealers
Campaign strategy is to educate consumers on benefits of MantelMount system and drive dealer sales
Distributors
Lucas Sales Group Added As Regional Exclusive Josh.ai Dealer
States include Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas
Distributors
Xiaomi Breaks Into U.S. Market With Tekmovil As Its Official Distributor
Products can be purchased from offline retailers nationwide and online at Xiaomishop.us
Industry
ADT Is Newest Principal Member Of Z-Wave Alliance
Security/smart home provider to also have seat on Board of Directors
Industry
SnapAV Increases Product Investment; Announces New Appointments
Company is increasing its investment in control, lighting, surveillance, and networking audio
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Apple HomePod Mini Review: What Hi-Fi?
Apple’s new Siri-powered smart speaker is small but mighty
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Stuff Those Stockings! Holiday Gift Idea Product Spotlight
abode, HuddleCamHD, pHin and PTZOptics help make gift-giving for your tech enthusiast easy this season
Buying Groups
Element Electronics Launching Connected Home Line For Nationwide Marketing Group Dealers
Alexa, Google assistant enabled smart home line available in Spring 2021
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The Invisible Josh
At its first-ever keynote, Josh.ai debuts its Josh Nano and Josh Core ecosystem, which is designed to hide the natural voice-based control system.
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Review: MantelMount MM860 Pro Series Smart Mount
Award-winning, automated, smart home ready TV mount brings luxury to homeowners
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Nest Releases New Smart Thermostat
New model features improved energy saving functions and new colors
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Control4 Kicks Off Second Annual ‘C4Yourself’ Month
Throughout November, Control4 Certified Showroom Professionals around the globe will host a blend of in-person and virtual #C4Yourself events
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Savant NYC Experience Center Now Open For Virtual Tours
Tours feature 3D views of Savant’s New York City Experience Center with personalized technology demonstrations.
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Preorders Open For abode Outdoor Smart Camera
Enhancements to video performance and all-new video services announced for all abode customers
Audio
Forget HomePod Mini — The Standard HomePod Is Getting This Huge Upgrade
You'll be able to enjoy home cinema sound by connecting your HomePod to an Apple TV 4K
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Epic Mesh From Luxul Now Available
Wireless mesh solution provides quick and easy installation for integrators
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The New Arlo Ultra 2 Security Camera Can Record 4K Footage For Six Months Straight
The Arlo Pro 4 and Arlo Ultra 2 are taking on Ring and all the rest
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Comcast Releases Second-Gen xFi Pods With Up To 2X Speeds
Devices create wall-to-wall mesh network for whole home coverage
Accessories
A Healthy Market For Wellness
With Covid-19 shining a light on health and longevity, the health and wellness market looks stronger than ever.
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All The New Amazon Products: Echo, Fire TV, Eero, Ring, Luna Gaming And More
Here's all the new Amazon products and services announced
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Samsung Maintains U.S. Market Share Lead In Smart TV At 32%
Latest Statista data shows TCL surpassing Vizio for the No. 2 position
Blogs
What Does The Smart Home Industry Look Like In 2020?
Insight from the recently released Z-Wave State of the Ecosystem 2020 Report.
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Amazon Is Set To Launch New Echo And Alexa Devices On September 24
"Alexa, set a reminder"
Distributors
PureTech Alliance, Google Nest To Partner In Pro Channel
PureTech team to support and sell Google Nest to the CI channel across 50 US States
Industry
CEDIA Expo 2020: Josh.ai Debuts New Fiji OS, Integrations And Features
New features include Natural Language Scene Editor and universal cable control