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5 Breakthroughs In Smart Home Technology In 2023
Smart home tech advancements are likely to continue as more and more consumers adopt the various devices and upgrade their current ones
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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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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...
Appliances
Dacor Adds 48-inch Refrigerator And Range To Transitional Style Line
New models look to elevate the art of living well by featuring detailed aesthetic choices as well as top-tier functionality
Audio
Executive Insight: Dolby Atmos & The Future Of The Home Theater Category
What to expect within the home theater category in 2023 and beyond
Audio
THX And Homatics Introduce Home Theater System For The Pay-TV Market
Designed to be a simple way for users to improve their TV’s sound
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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...
Research
Research: What’s Next For Voice Assistants?
Futuresource predicts that shipments could exceed 3.1 billion units in 2026
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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
Blogs
Executive Insight: Finding New Sales Opportunities In An Old Place
Don't be afraid to tap into your existing client base to do more business
Industry
Lockly Pro Appoints Chris Lucido As VP Of National Sales
Lucido brings 15 years of experience to new role
Buying Groups
Josh.ai Partners With ProSource
Josh.ai extends its industry presence through ProSource’s established network of home technology professionals
Audio
SANUS Releases Sonos Era Speaker Stands, Wall Mounts
Family of height-adjustable and fixed height stands and mounts for the new Era 100 and Era 300 Wireless Speakers
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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
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Sonos Announces New Era Smart Speakers
The Era 300 is designed to reproduce spatial audio and the Era 100 takes over for the Sonos One
Industry
CEDIA, WiCT Partner To Upskill Women In The Smart Home Industry
As part of the yearlong commitment, women can access CEDIA’s CIT Study Group Prep and WiCT’s Webinar Series to take the next steps in...
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Ring Is Building A Paywall Around Doorbell And Camera Features That Were Free — Here Are Some Alternatives
Securing your home using Ring will soon require a subscription for most features
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Somfy Launches WireFree Li-ion Solar Panel To Consumers
Li-ion Solar Panel from Somfy is now available direct to consumers, providing a cost-effective, sustainable alternative
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Another View: Why Matter Matters For The Smart Home — And Retail
Matter is phenomenal news not only for the consumer but for the retailers who sell those products
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Hunter Douglas Joins Azione Unlimited
Azione dealers gain access to the Hunter Douglas custom window treatment portfolio
Distributors
Savant Systems Adds Two New US Distributors
Zonna Energy and Stellavolta.com join Savant's growing list of distributors
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Forget HomePod 2 — New Sonos Smart Speakers Reportedly On The Way Soon
Sonos Era 300 and 100 flagship speakers could be coming soon, along with a Move 2 portable smart speaker
Blogs
5 Smart Home Tech Categories Retailers Can Help Customers Invest In
Listening to and educating your customers based on their smart home needs can open doors of opportunity often seen as shut
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Hubble Connected Showcases Range Of Smart Baby Monitors
Hubble Connected Showcased Its Next-Generation Guardian Family and Dream+ Smart Baby Movement Monitors at the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show
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Savant Systems Partners With Sony And Megapixel For Smart Entertainment
Premium projector and display solutions from Sony and Megapixel highlight new product offerings for integrators now available from Savant
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Galaxy Watch Update Enables Control Over More SmartThings Devices
Users will enjoy more control over their smart home than ever before with the latest SmartThings update on Galaxy Watch
CES
CES 2023: The Road To The Metaverse
A panel at CES 2023 dives into the potential possibilities and pitfalls of this much-buzzed-about but still nascent technology
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Moen Expands Water Control To Your Yard
The Smart Sprinkler Controller and compatible Smart Wireless Soil Sensors connect lawn irrigation to the Moen Smart Water Network
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Samsung’s SmartThings Station Helps You Keep Track Of Your Smart Home And Connected Devices
In addition to helping you keep track of devices, the SmartThings Station functions as a fast charging pad.
Industry
Wayne Thorsen Appointed ADT Chief Business Officer
Thorsen to lead product, innovation and business development teams
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ADT Introduces ADT+ App For Self-Startup
Integrated ADT+ app and DIY self-setup solution unifies the collective ADT experiences, including with Google Nest devices
Appliances
GE Profile Smart Mixer Removes Guesswork From Baking
Crate & Barrel exclusive appliance brings connected features to your kitchen
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Tech And Business Tactic Trends For 2023
With CES just around the corner, what new technologies will be coming in 2023, and, in a post-pandemic world, what new business ways and...
CES
Z-Wave Technology On Display at CES 2023
Z-Wave Alliance hosts Over a dozen member companies at Smart Home Pavilion with a focus on membership