Eero, Plex, Mass Fidelity, Ring and so many other DIY-centric smart-home manufacturers are attending CEDIA 2016 to grab the mindshare of installation pros. Here’s why.
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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Luxul’s New Partners Include Parental Controls Co. for Recurring Revenue
Despite now being owned by Legrand, home-networking leader Luxul plays nice with all vendors in the home technology installation channel. New at CEDIA: Partnerships with Domotz, Savant, Router Limits.
CEDIA 2016: What the Heck is Amazon Alexa Doing in the Professional Install Channel?
Amazon Alexa exec Charlie Kindel is keynoting and the company has a booth at CEDIA 2016. What does this mass-market voice-recognition success story want with the professional installation channel?
Sony Projector Shootout at CEDIA 2016: Comparing Real 4K vs. Faux K
Leading native-4K projector manufacturer Sony is tired of hearing about the so-called 4K chip from Texas Instruments and other non-native Ultra HD solutions. Compare Sony, JVC and Epson at CEDIA 2016.
Luxul’s Big CEDIA 2016 News: The Pro’s Answer to Eero Home Networking
Known for its high-performance home networking solutions that enable seamless roaming from WAP to WAP, Luxul will introduce at CEDIA 2016 a new line XWR of routers with built-in wireless controllers that bring margin to integrators in the face of DIY competition from Eero, Luma, Securifi and others.
Kaleidescape is Back: Interview with CEO
CEO Cheena Srinivasan says Kaleidescape has new funding, will stay focused on the luxury market, and will go after early-release movie downloads.
State of 4K UHD Projectors at CEDIA: DP to Launch $20k TI-Powered Unit
The new 4K UHD home cinema chip from Texas Instruments is almost shipping, and Digital Projection plans to rival Sony, Barco Loki, Sim2, JVC, Epson and others with native 4K UHD projectors at CEDIA 2016.
11 Product Surprises at CEDIA 2016
Julie Jacobson teases new products, services and exhibitors at CEDIA 2016.
Plex to Launch Pro Service at CEDIA 2016; Announces DVR Integration with HDHomeRun
Plex, the popular media management and streaming service for DIYs, is launching a new program for professional installers at CEDIA 2016 with a paid service for advanced features. New: DVR functionality via SiliconDust’s HDHomeRun.
Velodyne: Craziest Tech Transformation Ever?
Velodyne Acoustics goes from making high-end subwoofers to leading the charge in self-driving cars with LiDAR technology.
B&K Resurrected at CEDIA 2016: ‘Every Product is Innovative in Some Way’
CEDIA 2016 marks the official return of B&K Components, the audio electronics company that closed in 2010. Distributor Sound Developments, which acquired the brand says it “remains well-known.”
VoicePod Shuts Down Amazon Alexa Voice Engine for Control4
VoicePod had a promising voice-control solution for Control4 home-automation systems using Amazon Echo (Alexa), but the company knew the ‘big boys’ were coming.
