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ZigBee, Z-Wave Respond: Thread for Home Automation ‘Cheerfully Oblivious’
Z-Wave Alliance says Thread is “cheerfully oblivious” to existing smart home technologies … and other responses to the new connected-home initiative led by Nest.
Led by Nest, Thread for Home Automation is Most Promising IoT Standard Yet
Thread Group, launched today by Nest, Big Ass Fans, Yale and major chip makers, presents mesh network for 6LoWPAN; millions of deployments in the field already via Nest Weave.
Nest Finally Adds API Partners: Logitech, LIFX, IFTTT, Whirlpool, More
Control4 is still the only sanctioned partner with a complete home automation system, but Nest authorizes garage door opener, smart LED bulbs, Google Voice Control and more.
Monster’s Noel Lee ‘Glad’ Apple Purchased Beats
Noel Lee, head monster at Monster, gracious in comments about recent acquisition of Beats by Apple for $3 billion. Monster, original designers and partners of Beats, apparently has no hard feelings about not being part of buyout of Beats by Apple.
Best Buy Picks iRule Home Automation for Controlling Magnolia Showrooms
Affordable, software-based, cloud-enabled iRule beats out better-known home automation brands to run the demos in some 470 Magnolia stores.
New Sonance Design Center Inspires, Educates: A Trufig Exit Sign?
Integrators, designers and architects can listen and learn at new Dana Innovations center, featuring Sonance, iPort and TruFIG. Includes best outdoor audio demo anywhere … and a TruFIG door.
Why does Interlogix have 3 Cloud Services for Security, Home Automation?
UTC’s Interlogix already offers Alarm.com and its own AdvisorSync for cloud-based security and home automation, so why did they acquire UHS from Australia-based Hills?
Can Wi-Fi or Bluetooth Supplant ZigBee or Z-Wave for Home Automation?
Some experts say Wi-Fi and/or Bluetooth, including lower-power variants, could upstage today’s dedicated home-automation protocols such as ZigBee and Z-Wave.
On Google, Nest and Home Automation: ‘This Changes Everything’
Google’s $3.2 billion acquisition of Nest Labs likely to have greater impact on home automation than Lowe’s Iris, Comcast/Xfinity, ADT Pulse, ZigBee, Z-Wave, other smart-home initiatives, says CE Pro’s Julie Jacobson.
Top 5 Home Tech Trends and Opportunities for 2014
How will these soaring categories affect your business in 2014? We take a closer look at high-resolution audio, mass-market home automation, Cloud video surveillance, more sensor opportunities, and automated door locks.
How to Perfectly Light Your Home Theater
We offer six tips for creating innovative lighting solutions that highlight architecture, show off system components and enhance overall aesthetics.