Lighting controls provider Lutron rolls out Google Assistant voice control integration for its Caseta Wireless lighting control systems; HomeWorks QS and RadioRA 2 support coming in June.
Arlen Schweiger
Arlen Schweiger is Editor-in-Chief of CE Pro and former managing editor of sister publications Commercial Integrator and Security Sales & Integration. Arlen contributes installation features, business profiles, manufacturer news and product reviews.
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Vital Mgmt Goes Live with Bi4Ci Business Analytics Service
Debuting at the ProSource Summit, Vital Mgmt’s cloud-based Bi4Ci business analytics platform offers 40+ key metrics and benchmarks to help integrators assess financial health.
ProSource Previews 2017 Growth Strategies During Summit
After welcoming a record 58 new dealer members in 2016, the ProSource group outlined initiatives such as new marketing and membership committees, plus impactful vendors and business development strategies during its annual Summit in Orlando.
Astounding Array of Audio: 21 Editor’s Picks from CEDIA 2016
From new complementary Sonos controls and components, to wireless audio competitors, new architectural speaker solutions, mini form factors for everything, enhanced aesthetics and more, CEDIA 2016 continued to help the custom channel up its audio game.
Digital Projection Previews 4K E-Vision & HIGHlite Laser Projectors
The single- and three-chip long-lasting laser projectors from DP deliver 8,000 and 12,000 lumens, respectively, and at $20K and $45K drop the company’s entry into 4K way down.
JVC Unveils Native 4K DLA-RS4500 Projector at CEDIA 2016
Projector manufacturer JVC’s BLU-Escent laser phosphor light source drives 3,000 lumens brightness on the $35K DLA-RS4500, which will deliver high dynamic range, wide color gamut and more than 20,000 hours of operation.
CEDIA 2016: KEF Enhances ‘Extreme’ Ci Speaker Lineup, Shows Special Edition Blade
British manufacturer KEF highlighted its $10,000 Ci5160REF-THX THX-certified architectural speaker, a couple of in-wall/in-ceiling subwoofers and a Black Frost finish for its impressive Blade Two.
CEDIA 2016: Bose Architects Aesthetic-Minded SoundTouch 300 Soundbar & Lifestyle Lineup
The perforated metal and glass-top SoundTouch 300 comes loaded with wireless access; the company’s Lifestyle 650 and 600 feature big sound out of tiny OmniJewel satellite speakers.
CE Pro 100 Tackle Challenges Head On
We asked the 2016 CE Pro 100 to share thoughts on their biggest challenges, opportunities, growth strategies, hot technologies and more.
Legrand Boosts Energy Savings, Addresses Sustainability with New Fuel Cell
Installation of 500kW fuel cell system for West Hartford, Conn., headquarters to power up to 88% of the 263,000-square-foot facility, reduce CO2 emissions up to 50%.
Legrand Acquires Luxul Wireless, Adds Networking to Building- and Home-Automation Portfolio
Legrand, which owns QMotion, OnQ, Vantage, Middle Atlantic Products, NuVo and other leading brands in the home-technology channel, adds Luxul Wireless to the portfolio, just two months after Control4 acquired competitor Pakedge.
Analog or Digital? Rega’s Turntable and DAC Options Are the Best of Both Worlds
CE Pro editors find out how Rega handles creating products that address both analog and digital demands.
