Another View
When AI Agents Have House Keys: An Installer’s View From The Service Queue
The early failure pattern is access management, not lock failure
home automation
The Wire - Press Releases
Home Acoustics Alliance Launches HAA Link Audio Calibration Software for Integrators
HAA Link simplifies integrator workflows, maximizes system performance, and unlocks new opportunities for integrators in acoustic calibration.
Industry
Z-Wave Alliance 2026 Spring Summit Agenda Announced
The three-day Summit aims to unify the Z-Wave community with collaboration, discussion, networking, and education opportunities
The Wire - Press Releases
PowerHouse Alliance Announces AV Plus as New Member Covering Southern California and Southern Nevada
Pittsburgh, PA – April 28, 2026 – PowerHouse Alliance, the nation’s largest network of independent regional distributors for custom integration professionals, today announced the...
Blogs
Beyond the Buzzwords: What “Smart Home” Actually Means In 2026
A modern smart home isn’t defined by how many gadgets it contains
The Wire - Press Releases
Bond Brings Advanced Smart Control to Twitchell’s New Tri-Power Tubular Shade Motors
Creating new opportunities for home technology specialists, shade and screen fabricator Twitchell has launched its first motors, Tri-Power, which easily integrate with the Bond...
Product Spotlight
Josh.ai Reveals New OS And More At 2026 Keynote
Presentation highlighted AI X OS launch and the redesigned Josh App
Another View
The AI Risk Nobody In Consumer Electronics Is Talking About: Autonomous Agents With Your House Keys
There's a quieter, far more consequential shift happening
Product Spotlight
Chowmainsoft Joins Josh.ai Developer Program
Releases Certified Somfy PoE Driver to allow motors to integrate directly with Josh.ai
The Wire - Press Releases
On-Q Introduces High-Power 8-Port PoE+ Network Switch for Demanding Residential Installations
DA8800WH Expands Structured Wiring Capabilities with 120W PoE+ Budget and Enclosure-Optimized Design
Product Spotlight
Nice Partners With Elite3 Pro And Precision Sales Group
Expands local market coverage and responsiveness for Nice dealers
The Wire - Press Releases
Bond Brings a Suite of Smart Control Solutions to StruXure’s Motorized Pergolas
Elevating outdoor living, StruXure is now bundling Powered by Bond smart control solutions with its Pergola X and Evolve series systems.
The Wire - Press Releases
URC Introduces New Bond Bridge Pro Integration for Total Control
URC's Total Control now integrates with Bond's Smart Control Platform, allowing dealers and users to control Bond-enabled motorized window coverings, ceiling fans, gas fireplaces,...
The Wire - Press Releases
At Lightovation 2026 (Jan. 10) Renowned Outdoor Lighting Designer Tim Ryan of Lighthouse Design Studio Will Offer Valuable Insight into Landscape Lighting Trends, Guide Outdoor Lighting Tour
West Chester, PA – January 5, 2026 – Tim Ryan, executive director and principal designer of Lighthouse Design Studio, a nationwide leader in outdoor...
Audio
AWA Reps Selected To Represent Coastal Source In Upper Midwest
AWA will serve as its full line sales representative in Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Indiana, Kentucky, North Dakota, and South Dakota
The Wire - Press Releases
Tyba Home Appoints Lekker Global to Lead Expansion in the United States and Canada
Partnership with Lekker Global brings Tyba Home’s design-forward smart-home controls and support to North America.
Product Spotlight
Springs Window Fashions Acquires PowerShades
Expands automation capabilities and strengthens CEDIA channel presence
Buying Groups
ProSource Partners With Draper At Home
ProSource members benefit from Draper At Home’s U.S.-based manufacturing and industry-best lead times
Buying Groups
Azione Unlimited Launches Azione Collective
A women’s circle empowering connection, mentorship, and growth
The Wire - Press Releases
Bond Brings Smarter Control and Home Automation Compatibility to Vertilux Window Shade Motors
“We’ve gone all in with Bond to bring the smartest window shade control to our retail, integration, and shade manufacturer partners,” says Anabel Sirio,...
Product Spotlight
How Gemini For Home Could Affect Your Retail Strategy
It's a good time to consider your Google smart home bundle options
The Wire - Press Releases
Global Caché and Modern Atomics Form Partnership, Delivering Intelligent Networked Motorized Shade Power Distribution
New VAR Partnership Integrates Modern Atomics with Global Caché Solutions
Product Spotlight
Josh.ai Launches AI X OS At CEDIA Expo 2025
Also introduces partnership updates, new hardware
Product Spotlight
Daisy Acquires Manhattan-Based Electronic Environments
EENY serves Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Hamptons, Westchester County, Fairfield County, and the broader tri-state area
Audio
Convergence Appointed As Neptune’s Midwest Rep Firm
Territory encompasses Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, and Kansas
The Wire - Press Releases
Bond Smart Control Platform Ecosystem Expands with Innovative New Solutions, Capabilities, and Native Integrations with Shade and Outdoor Heating Brands
Cresskill, NJ – August 28, 2025 – At CEDIA Expo Bond (#C1120) has many firsts to share with attendees. The brand will show its...
The Wire - Press Releases
Luxury Outdoor Lighting Brand Nightscaping® Enters the CEDIA Channel with the New Locklin Series of Outdoor LED Lighting Fixtures
Designed by outdoor lighting professionals, Locklin is an ingenious, super-compact IP68 adaptable fixture system with corrosion-free, tool-less interchangeable Twist-Lock Power Bases that make for...
Product Spotlight
Screen Innovations Rebrands Shades Division As Shade Innovations
Expands automation at Austin-based shade facility
Product Spotlight
URC, Furrion Announce Expanded Partnership
New integration brings advanced functionality for outdoor, marine, and RV environments
The Wire - Press Releases
Bond Brings Smart Control to Infratech Outdoor Heating Systems
Luxury outdoor living is on the rise and Bond has brought smart control to Infratech outdoor heating systems
Product Spotlight
Josh.ai Announces Partnership With Unified Representatives
New rep firm to support growing Southern California dealer base
Product Spotlight
Ecobee And Airzone Deliver Sustainable HVAC Automation
Partnership brings Airzone Control Inverter HVAC units into the ecobee ecosystem
Product Spotlight
Lutron Acquires Orluna LED Technologies
Lighting-fixture manufacturer is Lutron’s first acquisition outside North America
Buying Groups
Daisy Adds First Michigan And Arizona Franchises
Acquires Automation Design + Entertainment in Kalamazoo and opens new branch in Scottsdale
Product Spotlight
Draper At Home Releases New Child-Safe UpLift Manual Shades
Cordless shades styles match company’s line of motorized and battery shades
The Wire - Press Releases
Bond Takes Motorized Shades Control to New Heights at International Window Coverings Expo 2025
Smart motorized window shades control brand Bond has a huge presence at IWCE 2025
Product Spotlight
Josh.ai Celebrates 10th Anniversary With Limited Edition Gold Josh One
Available to Josh.ai dealers now in limited quantities
Industry
CEDIA: 3 Key Actions To Stay Ahead Of The Game
Industry leaders outline ways smart home professionals can navigate emerging challenges
Industry
Jeff Shaw Named As Chief Product Officer For Nice
Brings more than 20 years of experience in product management and marketing to the home automation company
Product Spotlight
Philips Hue Strengthens Samsung SmartThings Partnership
Used the SmartThings Developer Center to add 155 lighting products as “Works with SmartThings”
Product Spotlight
Josh.ai Stacks Up Product Announcements And Updates At Its Winter Launch Event
Announcements include a new Josh One, reimagined music experience, DoorLink intercom, and more.