Don’t call it a buying group; the Home Technology Specialists of America ‘trade consortium’ welcomes record attendance to its spring conference, where emerging technology such as Delos’ DARWIN home health/wellness platform, energy management were highlighted.
Led by Brad Smith, Audio Video Design of Westwood, Mass., earned Consumer Technology Association TechHome Division honors as top integrator at CES 2018’s Mark of Excellence Awards ceremony.
Crestron systems can now integrate Google Assistant to activate lighting controls, and Crestron is working with Google on the second phase of voice control for complete smart-home systems.
Wireless audio systems provider Soundcast added 3 loudspeakers and an accessory device to its VGX Series during CES 2018, including the Bluetooth and DTS Play-Fi enabled VG10 that it calls the first outdoor DTS Play-Fi speaker.
While also focusing on mobile computing, NuVision is at CES 2018 and announced plans to release three TV series in 2018 under a leadership team of ‘multiple TV/CE industry veterans.’
The capabilities and installation options for Riva Audio’s WAND wireless multiroom system grow with the addition of the $399 Central wireless amplifier that can be connected to various sources and legacy speakers.
Total costs for Elon Musk’s Tesla Powerwall with solar panels can run between $14K and $23K fully installed. Is it worth it for your clients?
Sound rooms and other booths at the San Diego Convention Center rocked with options for your next A/V media room or home theater project. We heard great things from MartinLogan, Pro Audio Technology, RBH Sound, Harman, Emotiva and more.
Canadian acoustical treatment provider Primacoustic headed into CEDIA 2017 enjoying revenue and market share growth, and showcased its variety of solutions.
Bose used CEDIA 2017 to highlight how ‘Works With Bose’ embraces control companies. An Alexa skill is on the way, plus Lifestyle 600 In-Wall System for dealers/builders.
Electronics giant Sony rolled out 3 new native 4K projectors at CEDIA 2017, from $5K to $25K, and teamed with Kaleidescape on a 4K content bundle.
Venerable loudspeaker manufacturer is introducing a slew of price-protected audio products, architectural models and installation-friendly features at CEDIA 2017.
