A break-in at this Hawaii home destroyed an almost-finished lighting, shades, pool and climate installation. Integrator Eco High Fidelity had to start from scratch – this time including security too.
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California Integrator Adds Easy Revenue Hiding a TV with VisionArt Custom Framing
Some products take months to install, others go up in a matter of hours with a simple cut sheet taped to a wall. For integrator Sound Design Audio Video, custom artwork from VisionArt is the easiest part of an installation.
How These Two Guys Got the ‘Home Theater’ Gig for Trump’s Private Plane
Working on Donald Trump’s private plane was a ‘point of excellence’ for SkyTheater, a company that combines aircraft expertise with an entertainment industry background to create luxury in-flight entertainment for personal jets.
7 Outdoor Speakers for Your Next Backyard Project
Need some ideas for outdoor loudspeakers for a yard, patio or pool deck? Start here.
Ikea Takes on Philips Hue with Smart-Home Lighting Collection
Ikea’s smart lighting range includes LED bulbs, a gateway kit with app-based control that connects to the Internet, dimming lights, and a unique remote control.
pHin Monitors pH, Chlorine, Alkalinity of Pools and Hot Tubs
New from ConnectedYard, the pHin Smart Monitor sends data on the chemical makeup of swimming pools and hot tubs to a mobile app.
Z-Wave Smart-Home Devices Just Got a Security Mandate
The Z-Wave Alliance will now require mandatory implementation of the new Security 2 (S2) framework.
April Fools Fell for Hub, a Fake Startup Whose Smart-Home Device Doesn’t Do Anything
Gotcha! A former Microsoft intern got his Yale classmates to apply for jobs at Hub, a fake startup with well-produced marketing video for a smart-home device.
Observables Breaks Out at ISC West with Connected Security Service Platform
New security company Observables was founded by Ron Gans and Abe Schryer, a 30-year industry veteran. Avi Rosenthal, former VP of Nortek Security & Control, is consulting.
New Dealers Join HTSA at Spring Conference in San Diego
Don’t miss the HTSA Spring Conference keynote speaker, Mike Paton, and other presentations on network security, project management, outdoor AV, project management software and more.
NASCAR’s Mark Martin Shifts Into Home Automation Overdrive
Mark Martin Powersports store becomes the seventh Martin-owned site in four years to be controlled and automated by an Elan control system.
VIZIO Releases D-Series 4K Ultra HD Smart TVs
Vizio’s latest 4K TV lineup includes Netflix, iHeartRadio, Xumo and more through Vizio Internet Apps Plus.