New paradigm in IoT tech support: Since Krika’s remote monitoring platform captures data about every device on the network, dealers can find other integrators who are installing the exact same products, down to the firmware. Just press the ‘Help Me’ button.
Essential Install South: UK dealers and distributors see rising prices, stalled jobs and general uncertainty with Britain’s vote to exit the European Union; a 6-figure job is canceled.
A loudspeaker powered by track lighting, Definitive Technology’s big reveal, grille covers for every mood, and more discoveries from EI Live South.
Revealed at Essential Install Live, new 4K-9000 HDBaseT tester from Smart-e measures bit error rates, signal strength and HDCP 2.2 compliance.
UK-based Melrose Industries, Plc, likes to “buy, improve, sell” manufacturing companies within two to three years. Nortek makes residential products including ventilation, security, home automation, audio/video under brands such as Broan, Nutone, Core Brands and 2Gig.
Kingswood Capital Management acquires AVAD, leading distributor of home automation and A/V gear for home-technology integrators, following the sale of parent company Ingram Micro to a Chinese conglomerate.
Lessons from Logitech Harmony, Savant Remote and others: Are they universal remote controls or home automation hubs?
Home-technology dealers in the HTSA buying group are riding the coattails of Pirch, setting up shop in the posh kitchen and bath stores.
The 360-degree video demonstration, brought to you by the ALLie camera from IC Real Tech, is live, interactive, informative and gross.
CWS, a division of Dixons Carphone is deploying remote home monitoring and management services using the Zonoff SHaaS (smart home as a service) platform.
QMotion window treatments offer long battery life and sleek aesthetics because of a patented counterbalancing system that doesn’t strain the motor.
If Icontrol is acquired by Comcast and Alarm.com, we’ll see a gaping hole in SHaaS (smart home as a service) providers for integrated home automation and professionally monitored security. Here are some likely contenders as the ‘next Icontrol’.
