Industry
CEDIA Announces 2023 Smart Home Award Winners
Submissions to the newly invigorated awards program were the highest since 2018
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Audio
Sonos Updates Its Portable Speaker Line With The Move 2
Enhancements from original include stereo sound, 24-hour batter life, and an overhauled acoustic architecture.
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Another View: The Rise Of Smart Furniture: More Than Meets The Eye
The evolution of smart furniture isn't just on the horizon anymore
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Vantage Partners With CoolAutomation For Smart HVAC Integration
Vantage Partners With CoolAutomation to Provide Luxury Climate Control in Today's Smart Homes
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LEA Professional Partners With Strateres
Partnership to strengthen LEA Professional's presence in luxury residential market
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GE Lighting’s Cync Dynamic Effects Smart Hexagon Panels Available Now
GE Lighting’s new Cync Dynamic Effects Smart Hexagon Panels, originally announced at CES, are available now. Each panel is made up of six segments,...
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Brilliant’s New Plug-In Control Panel Makes Any Home A Smart Home
New Plug-In Home Control Panel can be mounted on any wall and plugs into any outlet, expanding Brilliant’s lineup of Smart Home Control Systems...
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Airzone Announces Crestron Home API Integration
New driver offers advanced control of Inverter/VRF HVAC units via Crestron Home with no custom coding required
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Z-Wave Alliance Announces Launch Of Trident IoT
Trident IoT to be an additional silicon resource and certification house for members
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Masonite M-Pwr Smart Doors Integrate Power, Smart Lock, Ring Video Doorbell Into The Home
Now Available in Double, Single or No Sidelite Configurations
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Nice Introduces Sun Shades Lineup
Sun Shades by Nice offers a variety of roller-shading solutions that are integrated with its home management platform
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Hunter Douglas Aura Illuminated Shades Available At CEDIA Expo 2023
Previewed at last year’s event, the three-in-one lighted shade system provides a traditional-looking front shade, a reflective room-darkening liner, and ambient illumination via programmable...
Blogs
Executive Insight: All Together Now: Three Smart Home Security Trends To Watch
Growing demand for smart locks part of larger series of trends
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How DIY Is Blurring The Lines In Smart Home Security
The rise of self-installed security systems is changing the smart home landscape and how companies target consumers
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OmniaBlinds Announces Smart Shades, Compatible With Apple HomeKit And Matter
Maker of custom-made smart motorized shades OmniaBlinds has announced its new line of smart shades. Powered by Eve MotionBlinds with Apple HomeKit technology, these...
Distributors
Kaadas Receives Alarm.com Certification; Announces Distributor Support
Kaadas Group has announced that several of its Z-Wave smart lock models, including the KA200 Key Free Deadbolt Lock, KA201 Keypad Deadbolt Lock, and...
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New Philips Ambilight TVs Won’t Work With Philips Hue
2023 models aren't compatible
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Airzone Integrates With Lutron For Precise Temperature Control
New integration enables zoned or single-zone Inverter/VRF HVAC control through Lutron interfaces
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Josh.ai Brands Itself As A Full Control Solution
The system has grown from natural voice control to a complete control system
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Josh.ai Reveals New Features And Products, Including The GPT-Powered Home
New features include JoshGPT, Intelligent Areas, and new System Setup and Device Default functions, as well as a new Josh Remote
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SimpliSafe Launches Smart Alarm Wireless Indoor Security Camera With 24/7 Live Guard Protection
As emergency response times increase, home security company introduces new camera and monitoring technology to provide real time deterrence
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DoorBird Adds Keypad To Smallest Door Stations
The D1101KV and D1102KV door stations are designed for single-family homes and smaller commercial properties
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Zooz Introduces Entry-Level Smart Home Kits
Each kit – Security, Flood Protection, and Garage Door/Access – delivers next-gen home automation using Z-Wave technology
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Add Security To Porch Deliveries With Loxx Boxx
Loxx Boxx is a package security solution engineered as a safe delivery box that provides all couriers a secure container to store parcels upon...
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Swann Debuts The AllSecure650 2K Wireless Security System In The United States Market
Security camera kit can store up to two years of footage to its local 1TB hard drive
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Interpret: One-third Of Homebuyers Would Pay More For A Smart Home
Interpret’s latest research among likely homebuyers finds more than a third would pay a few thousand dollars more for a smart home compared to...
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Summertime Is Smart Lock Selling Season
With kids home from school and families taking vacations, summertime is an ideal time to sell the advantages of smart connected locks
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Abode Launches Expandable Home Security Kit
The newest entry to the Abode ecosystem provides an entry-level solution for to the brand's Abode home security platform
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GE Lighting’s Neon-Shape Smart Lights Now Available
Highly flexible, shapeable neon lights perfect for creating the ultimate gaming or entertainment experience
Audio
Savant Adds Amazon Music Integration
New Amazon Music integration enables Savant homeowners to enjoy uncompressed content without the hassle of switching apps
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Z-Wave Alliance Announces Two New Membership Tiers
Enhanced membership structure provides for greater inclusivity and innovation
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Abode Announces Google Nest Integration
Integration gives Abode customers the ability to control and automate Google Nest products natively inside the Abode app.
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How Smart Home Technology Enhances Quality Of Life In Assisted Living
Automation, motion sensors, and natural voice command can go a long way in helping seniors maintain their independence while keeping caregivers informed
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Addressing The Power Problems In Consumer Electronics
Are there any solutions to a looming IoT battery waste problem?
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ADT Starts Selling Google Nest-Integrated DIY Home Security Kit
New expandable ADT Self Setup bundle, controlled by new ADT+ app, goes on sale; available only on ADT.com site with no other retail outlets...
Audio
Executive Insight: Dolby Atmos & The Future Of The Home Theater Category
What to expect within the home theater category in 2023 and beyond
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PureTech Alliance To Sell eero To CI Channel
The PureTech team will represent eero mesh Wi-Fi products to professional installers across all 50 US states
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A Look Back At 5 Challenges Facing The Smart Home Market
Josh.ai celebrates its eighth birthday with a look back at how far the smart home has come and how Josh.ai is helping the industry...
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Resideo Unveils New Video And Smart Home Solutions
Company’s First Alert VX1 Video Doorbell will be Available this Summer
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Client Minds Turn To Automated Outdoor Shades In Spring
Homeowners are turning to automated shades with greater frequency to make maximum use of their outdoor spaces
Buying Groups
Josh.ai Partners With ProSource
Josh.ai extends its industry presence through ProSource’s established network of home technology professionals
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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