LG Electronics’ two energy storage systems use a ‘smart energy management’ function to store excess energy produced by solar panels for use at night or during power outages.
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‘Light Compression’ Isn’t so Light in 18Gbps 4K Comparisons
While the effects of ‘light’ compression can be hard to see, side-by-side comparisons to real 18Gbps 4K content often show the issues with compression.
Home Automation and Alarm Giant Vector Security Adds Retail Location; More Coming
$300 million alarm and smart-home provider Vector Security opens second retail location with hands-on home-automation demos; plans national expansion of retail storefronts.
Atlona and Josh.ai Partner for Voice-Controlled Distributed AV [PR]
Native integration of Josh platform with Atlona matrix switchers open up new possibilities for luxury audio and video enjoyment in residential and light commercial settings.
Lutron Expands High-Performance LED Fixture Collection
Lutron Finiré Ivalo high-performance LED fixtures available in warm-dimming and wet-location options
Wounded U.S. Army Captain Nick Vogt Receives Custom ELAN Smart Home
The Gary Sinise Foundation worked with local integration firm Xtend Technologies to create the perfect smart home for disabled war veteran Nick Vogt and his family.
Last Chance: Enter the 2019 Mark of Excellence Awards by November 16
Enter today for the 2019 CTA Mark of Excellence Awards to be honored at CES 2019, in the March issue of CE Pro magazine and online at CEPro.com.
Savant Introduces Low-Voltage DMX Controller and LED Lighting Strips
Savant’s new low-voltage DMX controller and architectural lighting strips use the company’s TrueImage software to give users full control over a WRGB color wheel and a tunable white temperature selection.
Consumer Video Surveillance Market to Top $1 Billion in 2018
According to IHS Markit, sales from standalone network video-surveillance cameras reached $996 million globally in 2017 and is estimated to grow past $1 billion by the end of 2018 thanks in part to some pretty clever tech.
4 Hot A/V Trends in Higher Ed Technology
Many classrooms are seemingly stuck in the technological dark ages, but these recent higher education tech trends may finally bring schools up to speed.
LA Production Builder Standardizes on Elan Home Automation and Prewiring in 27 New Homes
Each of the 27 properties in three new RC Homes communities will include a standard Elan home-automation package with a video doorbell, smart thermostat, smart light switches, and prewiring for data and entertainment.
Napco Reports Q1 Net Sales Increase of 10 Percent
In addition to a strong net sales increase, recurring service revenue for the quarter increased 46 percent to $3.8 million, compared to $2.6 million for the same quarter last year.
