Sonos One is Play:1 with voice, Amazon Alexa with better sound, and Apple HomePod with a more pervasive voice assistant.
Chelsea Cafiero
Chelsea Cafiero is Senior Web Editor of CE Pro. She also manages the corresponding websites of sister publications Commercial Integrator, Security Sales & Integration, Campus Safety and Electronic House. Chelsea has previously covered politics, local news and consumer electronics. She joined the CE Pro family in 2012.
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AudioControl’s Industry-First Shallow-Depth Amp Earns Industry Kudos
Touted as the industry’s first shallow-depth, high-performance multi-zone amplifier, the M4840 is over 30 percent more shallow than traditional rack-mounted amplifiers.
Leviton Opens Innovation Center in New Orleans Warehouse District
Leviton has had a presence in NOLA since acquiring Home Automation, Inc. in 2012.
Sonos Integration Includes ‘Completely’ Open API, Works with Sonos
Any developer can integrate with Sonos via its open API developer program, but the ‘Works with Sonos’ badge is reserved for companies that have gone through a certification program, starting with Lutron, Crestron, iPort, Wink and others.
Spotted: 17 ‘Dealer Favorites’ from CEDIA 2017
Check out these spectacular booths, products and services that have dealers talking… even as the CEDIA craze comes to a close. Brands include Samsung, Lutron, Aurora, Denon, Barco, Stewart, Meridian, Leon and more.
Nexus 21 Reimagines the Projector Lift with Eclipse Series Drop-Down
Lift and mount manufacturer Nexus 21 breaks into new categories, announces its Eclipse series projector lift, L-50 series and Transcend Pro TV lift at CEDIA 2017.
Research: 40% of Consumers Would Switch Insurance Providers to Get Smart-Home Goods
Consumers’ excitement about smart-home tech could give insurance providers a new opportunity to gain customers, reduce claims and develop new revenue streams.
Kohl’s Puts Amazon Smart-Home Hardware, Staff in Stores Ahead of Holiday Season
Kohl’s customers in 10 stores across Los Angeles and Chicago will have a chance to test out and purchase Amazon Echo, Dot and Fire devices — and sign up for Amazon Smart Home Services for in-home consultations.
B&W’s New 700 Series Reflects 800 Series Performance at Lower Price Point
Bowers & Wilkins’ (B&W) all-new 700 Series loudspeaker range borrows from the company’s high-end 800 Series Diamond to create a high-performance, studio-grade line for the home.
TruAudio Acquires BoraGear for Quiet Rack Cooling Systems
TruAudio expects the addition of BoraGear rack cooling systems/thermal management to integrate well with the company’s FORGE brand equipment racks.
Deja Vu? Best Buy Takes on Amazon with In-Home Consultation Program
Best Buy CEO says new home advisor program is one way the company plans to open up ‘lately’ customer demand for smart-home technology.
CEDIA 2017: Stewart Filmscreen Debuts Dual Roller Gemini Screen
Stewart Filmscreen’s Gemini projection screen uses dual aspect ratios to accommodate both HDTV (16:9) and Widescreen Cinema Scope (2:35:1) screen materials in a contemporary case.
