All Articles Tagged Intercom

Julie Jacobson | 09/20 07:06 AM, 25 Comments

When we first wrote about the new $999 portable touchscreen from Control4, CE Pros and consumers alike greeted the announcement with mixed reviews: Confirmation that Control4 is losing touch with what *consumers* actually want in favor of what *dealers* want. ----------------- Lets see, compare $1,000 MSRP to $700 that the customer bought at the Apple Store, you made $0 on and you still have to buy the App! I’m confused as to what is wrong with this picture, hmmm! ----------------- My Ipad is never where it is supposed to be… View this story

Julie Jacobson | 06/26 06:10 AM, 1 Comment

Russound's powerline-based Collage multiroom audio system will ship in October, the company says. Meanwhile, Russound is abandoning Avenue, its original multiroom audio system based on powerline technology. Avenue essentially was a fancy HomePlug powerline adapter for Russound's CAV 6.6 music distribution system. "We were really just extending the analog signal over powerline," says Russound research director Michael Stein. When Russound showcased Avenue in 2007, "I think we underestimated the demand for a good multiroom audio system for the retrofit market," Stein says. That sentiment led Russound to develop a more… View this story

Julie Jacobson | 09/04 05:00 AM,

On-Q/Legrand, known primarily for its structured wiring systems, is coming out with a sweet new whole-house music/communications system called Unity. The system combines whole-house music, intercom and CCTV functionality into an elegant touchscreen interface, with an option for TV-based access. Hard to believe that such an elegant product is coming from a purveyor of cable and metal cans, but it's true. When On-Q was acquired by Legrand in 2005, it picked up a cousin in BTicino, another Legrand property. Based in Italy, BTicino produces lighting controls, intercoms, and other communication… View this story

Julie Jacobson | 08/25 11:08 AM,

Russound, the most popular brand in multiroom audio, is taking its technology to the powerline. At CEDIA Expo 2008, the company will demonstrate (behind closed doors) the new Collage system, which offers whole-house music, video surveillance, and intercom functionality for retrofit applications – no new wires required (unless you count a few short runs of speaker cable). Russound is using HomePlug 1.0 to deliver the audio and video streams, as well as the control signals from the touchpad to the sources. Russound is the second company in a week to… View this story

Julie Jacobson | 08/17 02:23 PM,

Look out for ekeyUSA, the up-and-coming maker of biometric access control for the residential market. Earlier we raved about the company's sleek, elegan TocaHome finger readers that put the clunky old keyless entry systems to shame. Then we hinted at a biometric product developed by partner Holovision. Now we have details about ekey's Bio-View biometric access system, which will be shown for the first time at CEDIA. Developed by partner Holovision, the new product is an integrated solution with triggers for multiple events, depending on which finger you press against… View this story

CE Pro Editors | 08/13 01:53 AM,

Press Release DENVER – Sept. 4, 2007 – CEDIA EXPO 2007 - Booth # 336 - Channel Vision, a leading provider of technology for the Well Connected Home™ announces its entry into whole house communications with the Category 5 Whole House Intercom System. The newest addition to the company’s broad range of home technology solutions will be showcased this at the CEDIA EXPO. The CAT5 Intercom provides convenient whole house communication, installation simplicity and the affordability that only Category 5 solutions bring. Channel Vision’s Intercom enables homeowners to communicate directly… View this story