Product Spotlight
I’ve Seen Apple’s HomeView Smart Display In Action, And It Could Make The Echo Show Irrelevant
This is the smart display I’ve been waiting for – and Amazon should be worried
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Appliances
CHEF iQ’s iQ MiniOven And iQ Sense Bring A New Level Of Intelligence To Countertop Cooking
iQ MiniOven pairs with the iQ Sense Smart Wireless Meat Thermometer to make this combination particularly compelling
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Josh.ai Expands Installer Options With Nimble DevSuite+ Update
Update adds Home Assistant connectivity, custom driver development and certified Nexus 21 TV lift integration
Product Spotlight
Birdfy Makes Automatic Bird ID Free For Life
The benefit covers new and existing customers and includes identification of more than 6,000 bird species
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Josh.ai Adds myQ, PowerShades And Sonos Integrations
Updates also improve control of supported Samsung TVs and expand whole-home audio capabilities
Distributors
New MOTORYSE Brand Signs Distribution Deals With DSG And Mountain West Distributors
New MOTORYSE brand signs distribution deals with DSG and Mountain West Distributors
Product Spotlight
OKA Debuts Mori AI Robot
Uses ambient light, sound and movement to deliver nature-inspired experiences without screens or voice commands
Product Spotlight
Shelly Launches Presence Gen4 Radar Sensor in North America
The camera-free sensor uses mmWave radar and customizable detection zones to support room-based smart home automation
Research
Research: Renters Account For 37% Of Recent Security Buyers
Parks Associates research points to new opportunities as Apple expands into connected home security
Health
Kohler Health’s Dekoda Earns Industry Awards
The toilet-mounted health monitor marks its first year with recognition from TIME, Fast Company and other design organizations
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Legrand Expands Smart Lighting with Netatmo Portfolio to Include New Smart Fan Controllers
Available in the adorne® and radiant® Collections, the New Controllers Bring Four-Speed Ceiling Fan Control, App and Voice Integration, and Wired or Wireless 3-way...
Industry
Home Assistant Cloud To Become Home Assistant Link
Nabu Casa renames service to clarify its role in remote access and smart home connectivity
Appliances
DREO Whole-Room Heater 720S Review: A Smarter Way To Stay Warm
Personal heating and 360-degree whole-room heating in one compact, thoughtfully designed unit
Appliances
Hisense Adds 27-Cu.-Ft. PureFlat Smart Refrigerator
French-door model combines counter-depth design with app controls and flexible storage
Product Spotlight
Review: Kiwibit Bird Feeder 2 Pro Sharpens Its Smart Birdwatching Game
PDAF autofocus, HDR video and slow motion headline the upgrades, while a larger hopper and revised AI options add to the package
Industry
AI, Robotics And Next-Generation Electronics Take Center Stage At Hong Kong Electronics Fair 2026
The HKTDC Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition) 2026 and electronicAsia 2026 will take place October 13–16
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Bond and PowerShades Bring Smarter Control to Outdoor Shading with New Awning Bundle
Weather-Resistant Bond Mate Pro Remote Now Included with PowerShades’ Full-Cassette Awning Ready-to-Use Handheld Control with an Upgrade Path to App, Voice, and Automation CRESSKILL,...
Industry
CEDIA Foundation Opens Smart Home Training Scholarship
Your Future, Fully Integrated program offers free training and career coaching
Industry
HTSA Names Shaun Schuetz Managing Director
Ellie Doherty joins leadership team as Director of Member and Vendor Relations
Product Spotlight
Birdfy Brings Smart Birdwatching To Roku TVs
Birdfy app expands to Roku OS-powered TVs with live feeds and saved bird videos
Industry
Parks Associates Sets 2027 CONNECTIONS Focus
AI, security, energy and connected services headline the 2027 conference agenda
Video
Philips Adds Two TV Lighting Sync Options
New Screen Sync and HDMI 2.1 Sync Box bring real-time lighting effects to TV content and connected devices
Appliances
Sharp Brings Kitchen Activation To PPA Tour
Appliance brand will host cooking demonstrations, player appearances, and fan experiences
Industry
Z-Wave Fall Summit To Explore Smart Home Market Opportunities
Three-day event will cover consumer trends, professional installation, commercial IoT and Z-Wave technology
Blogs
The Smart Home’s Next Challenge Isn’t Innovation. It’s Seamless Integration
Consumers are on board with connected living. Now, they expect their devices to dependably work together
Product Spotlight
WAC Group/AiSPIRE Introduces TUCK Lighting For Spas And Saunas
Brings architectural lighting to the high-heat, high-moisture environments
Product Spotlight
Anker To Add Corporate Name To Product Brands
Soundcore, Eufy, and Solix among brands moving under Anker name; company also unveils MindBase AI home hub and Q4 product lineup
Appliances
Flood Buzz®: A Small Add-On That Could Prevent A Big Appliance Headache
Simplicity has its advantages
Product Spotlight
Shelly Devices Integrate With Brilliant
New sensors and relays expand Brilliant’s smart home control
Product Spotlight
ProStudio By Josh.ai Debuts At CEDIA Expo 2026
ProStudio reduces programming complexity and equips installers with the tools to deliver increasingly sophisticated experiences
Blogs
Impacts Of Permanent Daylight Saving Time On The Smart Home Market
Will it “spring us forward” – or cause us to “fall back”?
Product Spotlight
A New Gemini For Home Update Is Rolling Out, But Users Are Slamming Google
Users disappointed in Google for not fixing ‘missing and broken features’ despite the voice upgrades
Appliances
Is There Any Future For Countertop Appliance Subscriptions?
There's a growing trend of home appliance manufacturers testing the waters of the subscription model
Blogs
Exclusive Interview: Kevin Hamann, Managing Director Of RadioShack USA
Insights into the U.S. revival and next steps of a legacy brand
Industry
CEDIA Smart Home Awards Americas 2026 Finalist Announced
Awards ceremony to take place during CEDIA Expo
The Wire - Press Releases
Unique Lighting Systems Helps CEDIA Integrators Add Outdoor Lighting Without Adding Complexity
Program combines design support, training, field expertise, and premium products to help dealers launch and scale profitable outdoor lighting businesses RIVERSIDE, Calif. (August 17,...
Product Spotlight
Abode Adds Outdoor Security Sensors
New sensors monitor garage doors, gates, sheds and other entry points not covered by traditional indoor sensors
Product Spotlight
AquaTru Updates Under-Sink Water Purifier
Second-generation reverse osmosis system adds leak detection, filter alerts, and a redesigned installation process