SnapAV acquires its third home-tech distributor after Allnet and Volutone: Powerhouse Alliance member MRI Distribution, with four branch locations in Connecticut, Massachusetts and upstate New York.
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Biophilia and the Reason Smart-Home Pros Can Own the Wellness Category
Humans are hardwired to relish nature and thrive in a 24-hour circadian cycle. Smart-home pros can fake-believe nature through smart lighting, indoor air quality, beneficial sounds, visuals and other wellness-related stimuli.
Yes, ProSource Buying Group Really is ‘Game-Changing’ the Home-Tech Industry
Unbeatable marketing services, 3-day showroom makeovers, exclusive deals on digital price tags, and group health insurance for dealers — all at affordable prices — wow home-tech pros at ProSource Summit.
Crestron’s New DIN-Rail HVAC Controls: Way Better than Thermostats Slapped on Plywood
ISE 2019: Crestron DIN-THSTAT DIN-rail modules install cleanly in a cabinet, exposing the controls but concealing the electronics.
Wall-Smart Quick to Ship Flush Mounts for Latest iPad Pro, Crestron Horizon, More
ISE 2019: Wall-Smart’s deep relationships with home-tech device manufacturers allows the company to build and ship flush-mount solutions for the newest tech.
Integrator Rescues Poolside’s Country Cottage Aesthetic with Rustic Outdoor TV Placement
65-inch weatherproof Seura TV and rugged outdoor lift hide behind a fake wood-storage cabinet that doesn’t hinder the old farmhouse feel.
‘Cordless Kitchen’ Gets Real this Year with 2.2kw Qi for Appliances
KBIS/IBS 2019: The Qi wireless power standard for cellphones gets a wattage upgrade to power kitchen appliances with no cords, but prices could be steep.
SnapAV Dives into Security and Z-Wave, Teams with Clare and Alula
IBS 2019: SnapAV becomes sole distributor of Clare Controls affordable Z-Wave home-automation system, distributes Alula security products, incorporates into OvrC.
Here’s Savant’s Real Two-Way IP Control of Apple TV via Siri
Savant demonstrates two-way ‘fully sanctioned’ IP control of Apple TV for entertainment and home-automation applications.
3 More Show-Stoppers from ISE 2019: ‘Quite Revolutionary’
Commercial Integrator Brock McGinnis calls new products from Kramer, Christie and Biamp ‘quite revolutionary’, ‘gorgeous’ and ‘totally unique.’
Crestron’s For-Real Two-Way IP Control of Apple TV: TSR-310 as Siri Remote
At ISE 2019, Crestron showed first two-way IP control of Apple TV, turning the TSR-310 home-automation controller into a ‘native’ Siri remote.
Savant Shows Home Automation OSD through Apple TV
At ISE 2019, Savant demonstrated smart-home control via on-screen display (OSD) using Apple remote.