Ring refunds preorders for Ring Protect, Best Buy pulls promos, smart home and security industries pray for ADT win in lawsuit claiming Ring stole IP from Zonoff, ADT’s development partner.
Julie Jacobson
Julie Jacobson is founding editor of CE Pro, the leading media brand for the home-technology channel. She has covered the smart-home industry since 1994, long before there was much of an Internet, let alone an Internet of things. Currently she studies, speaks, writes and rabble-rouses in the areas of home automation, security, networked A/V, wellness-related technology, biophilic design, and the business of home technology. Julie majored in Economics at the University of Michigan, spent a year abroad at Cambridge University, and earned an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin. She is a recipient of the annual CTA TechHome Leadership Award, and a CEDIA Fellows honoree. A washed-up Ultimate Frisbee player, Julie currently resides in San Antonio, Texas and sometimes St. Paul, Minn. Follow on Twitter: @juliejacobson
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Control4 Thrives in Q3; Plans to Cut Unproductive Dealers
Home-automation leader Control4 continues to break records in Q3 2017, and CTRL stock price has tripled in 52 weeks. The company plans to cut its less-committed dealers to make way for enthusiastic newcomers.
Why a Big Security Dealer and a One-Man Smart-Home Guy Both Use Elk M1
Keyth Technologies is a large security dealer that barely touches home automation. Delmore Security is a one-man shop that specializes in smart-home integration. Both use Elk Products’ M1 system as their go-to controller.
Judge Halts New ‘Ring Protect’ Smart Home Security System in ADT Lawsuit
In ADT Holdings vs. Harris, et al, the Delaware Chancery Court temporarily enjoined Ring from selling new Ring Protect DIY security and home automation system, claiming it stole intellectual property from Zonoff that belonged to ADT.
Ikea Preps ‘Eneby’ Wireless Bluetooth Speakers, FCC Filing Shows
After launching smart ZigBee lighting controls, Ikea moves on to wireless speakers, according to an FCC filing showing Bluetooth-enabled models in two sizes.
Paul Manafort’s $1.3 Million Home Automation System
Paul Manafort’s alleged money laundering has been very good to at least one Florida home-technology integrator.
Modulus 4K Media Server Does Everything: Rips DVDs, Records Hulu, Replaces DVR
Modulus lets you rip DVDs and Blu-rays, record content from Hulu and Netflix, share shows to Plex-enabled devices, replace your cable DVR, skip commercials and control it all by voice, app or qwerty remote.
Will.i.am’s First Big Home Automation Play: Ho-Hum Wink ‘Lookout’ Security System
The famous rapper acquired home-automation maker Wink earlier this year, and his first new DIY product is … the unremarkable Lookout home-security app and some Z-Wave sensors.
$40 SmartThings Link Turns Nvidia Shield into ZigBee & Z-Wave Home Automation System
4K media streamer Nvidia Shield becomes ZigBee and Z-Wave home automation hub with $40 SmartThings Link. Voice control via Google Assistant.
Control4, Elan, Leviton, Ring Among CEDIA Exhibitors at 2018 Builders Show
CEDIA once again has a pavilion at the 2018 International Builders Show with a strong roster of smart-home participants including Control4, Elan, Doorbird, Ring, Nubryte, Leviton, Ecobee, Eero and more.
Lowe’s: DIY Will Fade and Consumers Will Hire Pros for Smart-Home & Other Projects
Qualified professionals for smart-home and other housing projects are easy to find. Consumers will shed their DIY inclinations and hire contractors instead.
What are the Odds New Honeywell DIY Smart Home Hub Has Z-Wave, Alexa, Cellular? [UPDATED]
Honeywell to launch new ‘Smart Security’ system on Indiegogo. We guess what’s inside the home-automation hub including Z-Wave and 345 Mhz radios. Updated: Perhaps a Lyric Security Controller in new form factor?
