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Lutron Announces Integration With Ring

Lutron-controlled lights can now be activated by linked Ring devices, providing an opportunity for increased lighting control sales to existing Ring customers.

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Josh.ai Chooses Orion Integrated Systems For Representation In Florida

Orion to provide training and product for the natural-voice control system.

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Top 10 Smart Home Devices That Work With Amazon Alexa 2020

Our top recommendations for the best Alexa compatible devices

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Amazon Alexa Vs. Google Home

Which smart home system will work best for you?

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Apple HomeKit vs Google Assistant

Which smart home system wins?

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Building A Smart Home: How To Get Started

If you want to make your home smart, where do you even start? Let’s learn more about the best smart home systems.

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How To Download Skills For Amazon Alexa

A quick guide to getting the skills your Alexa needs

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How To Use Drop In With Your Amazon Echo, Dot or Amazon Show

Drop In is a great way to stay in touch with your family and friends - as long as they have a compatible Amazon...

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Smart Home Beginner DIY Guide

Constructing your own DIY smart home system starts with one or two smart devices

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How To Choose A Smart Home System

You may start your smart home with one or two devices, but eventually you’ll want to expand

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Smart Home Systems: What To Look For

Basic features, compatibility and functionality

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What Is A Smart Home?

The devices and systems that help make your home and technological haven

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Z-Wave Alliance Announces Non-Profit Incorporation Completed

Formalizes standards development organization and announces 7 founding members

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Josh.ai Expands Its National Representation With Strateres Group

Strateres will offer local support and system design assistance for the home control system.

Appliances

Midea U Smart Air Conditioner – Tom’s Guide Expert Review

The Midea U smart air conditioner saved my marriage

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ADT, Google Partner To Create Next-Gen Smart Home Security Offerings

Google to invest $450 million to acquire 6.6% ownership in ADT

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Hunter Douglas Introduces New Rechargeable Battery Wand

The sustainable battery solution for PowerView automated window treatments is easy to add, remove, and recharge.

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Z-Wave Alliance Releases 2020 State Of The Ecosystem Report

The 2020 report collects data and insight from experts on smart home and connected technology, across the globe

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Hunter Douglas Launches PowerView+ And PowerView AC Systems

Adds hardwired shades for applications ranging from home theaters to expansive window banks.

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Vivint Smart Home Now Works With myQ For Smart Garage Control

Integrating myQ technology with Vivint’s comprehensive smart home system makes it easy to give secure access to visitors and package deliveries.

Blogs

Driving Productivity For Remote Work With Smart Shading

COVID-19 sparked an evolution as we rapidly shifted to working from home

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Review: pHin Smart Water Monitor

Taking the guesswork out of pool maintenance.

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ASSA ABLOY Joins Zigbee Alliance Board Of Directors

Hardware company is already an active member in the Connected Home over IP project within the Alliance

Buying Groups

Josh.ai Joins First Buying Group With Azione Unlimited

Josh.ai proudly extends its industry presence through Azione’s established network of home technology professionals.

Audio

Google Assistant To Work With More Soundbars, Wireless Speakers And AV Receivers

Google Assistant goes for home entertainment domination

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Savant Systems, Inc. Completes Acquisition of GE Lighting

New name will be “GE Lighting, a Savant company”

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Sonos To Layoff 12% Of Workforce Amid Apple Buyout Rumor

Could Apple really buy Sonos?

Industry

Tuya Joins Zigbee Alliance Board of Directors

Customer-Centric IoT Platform Leader Brings International Expertise to Open Standards

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Swann Launches 100% Wire-Free Security Camera

Truly wireless camera has long battery life, free face recognition, free local and cloud storage

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RoomMe Announces Support For IFTTT

Provides users with trigger

Blogs

How The Smart Home Is Changing Home Security

Smart home technology is meant to make life easier, not more complicated

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Josh.ai Announces Integration With Comcast’s Xfinity X1

Comcast compatibility further enhances the Josh.ai experience of consolidating smart home control under one, privacy-focused, voice and AI platform.

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abode Launches Redesigned Security System Companion App

With this update, users can access all abode system settings and integrations directly via the mobile app.

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Crestron Debuts HomeTime Smart Home Conferencing Solution

Partners with Logitech and Zoom to create remote socializing, learning, and working experience for any room in the house.

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The Genie Company Announces Garage Door Integration For Brilliant Smart Home System

Homebuilders, custom integrators, and homeowners can install smart home systems that offer access control over door locks and garage doors at a mass-market price...