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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
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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
Another View
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
Product Spotlight
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
Another View
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
Product Spotlight
Sensibo Launches Elements Indoor Air Quality Monitor
The air quality monitor will alert users when pollution levels are high, and will provide tips on how to lower indoor air pollution.
The Wire - Press Releases
WePower Technologies to Debut at CES 2023
Energy harvesting is a key enabling technology for the future of the IoT
Distributors
SurgeX, Starin Announce Distribution Partnership
Starin offers full spectrum of SurgeX power protection and monitoring solutions
Product Spotlight
Fortune Brands Enters Purchasing Agreement With ASSA ABLOY
Brands include U.S. And Canadian Yale and August residential smart home locks
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Z-Wave Alliance Announces New Board Of Directors For 2023
Amazon takes seat at the head of the table; assumes role of chairman of the Z-Wave Alliance Board of Directors
Research
Over One-Third Of Smart Home Devices Owners Experienced Technical Difficulties This Year
New whitepaper developed in partnership with RouteThis addresses impact of self-service tools on the user experience and provider support costs
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Josh.ai Launches AVA Remote Partnership
Josh.ai’s Android app has been purpose-built for AVA Remote
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Another View: Smarter Cities, Smarter Future
Smart cities will make lives easier now and in the future
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Matter Smart Home Devices Could Save You Money — Here’s How
As the home gets smarter, utility bills could look smaller
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Coral Smart Pool’s MYLO Virtual Lifeguard Available For Preorder
Patented underwater computer detection camera detects drowning and sets off series of alarms
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LEXI Joins Z-Wave Alliance Board Of Directors
Brings powerful, flexible edge-to-cloud platform to smart home group
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Parks Associates Research Sheds Light On Smart Garage Opener Usage
According to new research from Parks Associates, 7-9% of US households with internet own a smart garage door opener, but only a significantly smaller...
Buying Groups
Azione Unlimited Brings Dealers to Savant Modern 001 Ahead of Las Vegas Conference
Azione Unlimited has partnered with Savant to host more than 120 members at the smart-living showcase
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Roku Just Launched A Ton Of Cheap Smart Home Devices — Here’s The Lineup
The streaming stick company is branching into the smart home
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I’m Done With Decorating For The Holidays — Thanks To These Smart Lights
Whatever the holiday, my smart lights have a color combination to match
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LG Expands webOS TVOS To More Than 200 Third-Party Gadget Makers
Korean consumer electronics giant upgrades and expands webOS Hub, which first made its TVOS available to a handful of third-party smart TV manufacturers last...
Another View
Have Smart Major Appliances Passed The Gimmick Stage?
Do consumers think smart appliances provide real functionality? Are they worth the price premium? Should retailers recommend smart appliances to their customers?
The Wire - Press Releases
WALL-SMART Showcases Custom Mounting Hardware that Minimize the Visual Impact of Smart Home Devices
Designed and engineered to recess smart home devices flush with any wall or ceiling surface, WALL-SMART’s custom mounting hardware allows technology to be less...
The Wire - Press Releases
WALL-SMART Introduces Mounts that Blend Savant Ascend Keypads with Wall Surfaces
Developed exclusively for Savant’s line of Ascend keypads, WALL-SMART’s new flush-mounts accentuate the control devices’ modern, minimalist aesthetic. DALLAS, TX (September 29, 2022) –...
The Wire - Press Releases
Screen Innovations Unveils Host of Design-Forward Screens, Shades and Accessories for Outdoor and Indoor Applications at CEDIA Expo 2022
Screen Innovation’s worldwide team of systems integrators influences the development of several key products and technologies showcased at CEDIA Expo 2022, enabling simpler, more...