Latest super-secure Z-Wave technology mitigates smart-home hacking; will achieve UL 1023 compliance for intrusion, giving the home automation standard an edge in powering some 20 million security sensors and alarm panels each year.
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Beale Street Audio in Flux
A dispute between owner Fulmerco and patent-holder Jim Murray has left Beale Street Audio in limbo.
ISE 2016: Using Lutron RadioRa Keypads to Control Autonomic’s Mirage Audio Systems
Popular Lutron RadioRa keypads can be used to play music, adjust volume, create presets and otherwise control Mirage audio systems from Autonomic.
ISE 2016 Cinema: SI’s Stunning Transformer Screen, Atmos Up-Mixing, Leon Speakers, Best Tattoo Ever
Screen Innovations demonstrates new Transformer screen that widens or shrinks according to aspect ratio; partners with Leon Speakers, ADA, Wolf Cinema and others for amazing Atmos demo. See the coolest audio tattoo ever.
Leviton Launches ZigBee Control System for Hospitality, New Home Automation Products
Leviton had several big announcements at ISE 2016, including a new guest-room control system embedded in a thermostat, EN50131-compliant security system, better integration between BitWise and Omni.
ISE 2016: RealKNX Brings ‘Virtual Reality’ to KNX Home Automation
Simply point a smartphone camera at a Sonos speaker, automated light or other smart device for two-way control and feedback via Bleu Comm Azur’s RealKNX.
The OTHER Big Crestron News at ISE 2016
Forget the drama around CEDIA and the new PinPoint app for the workplace: Crestron had some nice new home automation goodies at ISE 2016.
Totem Acoustic Answers Soundbars with its First Sealed Speaker, KIN Mini Flex, at ISE 2016
Demonstrated at ISE 2016, Totem Acoustic’s first sealed speaker can be mounted and directed almost anywhere, even serving as Dolby Atmos channel.
The Miracle of HDMI CEC 2.0 Brought to Life by Pulse Eight at ISE 2016
At ISE 2016, multiple sources and displays are controlled through a Pulse Eight HDMI/HDBaseT switcher using only HDMI 2.0 connections and CEC control. No fancy remotes, programming or IR blasters.