Flashback Friday: Westco Smart Homes in Los Angeles installs and programs Vantage smart lighting controls to automate Orthodox Jewish Shabbat observance that does not permit homeowners to turn on or off lights.
Jason Knott
Jason Knott is Data Solutions Architect and Evangelist for D-Tools. He is the former Editor-in-Chief of CE Pro. He can be reached at [email protected].
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The Most Popular Outdoor Technology Isn’t What You’d Expect
The first-ever CE Pro Outdoor Technology Study reports 23% yearly growth in exterior installations. See the most popular technology, frequently used brands and end-user cost for outdoor projects in 2016.
Will Outdoor Wireless Audio Be a Gamechanger?
Soundcast VP Charity Hardwick discusses why the wireless outdoor audio market is set to explode. And, what really happened when that Jeremy Burkhardt deal went kaput?
Houzz Landscaping Study Shows ‘Smart Lighting’ Is Big Trend
Houzz survey reveals 45% of outdoor landscaping projects include lighting upgrades, with 19% of exterior lighting systems controllable via smartphones.
Car Audio Is Second-Fastest-Declining Profession in U.S.
12V car audio installation market is ripe for picking by CE pros seeking to hire new technicians. It is expected to decline by 50% by 2024.
Are Integrators Deceiving Clients with Their Immersive Audio Setups?
Adding speakers for Dolby Atmos, DTS:X or Auro 3D to create great immersive audio only works if extra speakers’ signals are processed individually, but most surround sound processors only offer 11 channels. It’s a problem.
Vivint Gets Clever with Bear Themed Smart Doorbell YouTube Videos
Vivint Smart Home’s ‘Life Happens at the Front Door’ campaign got clever with several YouTube commercials depicting a costumed ‘bear’ utilizing the Vivint doorbell camera.
How to Find the Ideal Height for a Projector Screen
For best physical comfort for your clients, position the screen so the lower one-third of the image is 48 inches off the floor.
Ouch! ‘Loose’ Work Orders Can Lighten Your Wallet, Kill Your Company
Integrators who do not have the proper legal language in their initial contracts, POs or Work Orders, or do Change Orders based on email agreements, are losing in court.
Now This Is How to Hold a Successful High-Performance Audio Demo Event!
Definitive Electronics in Jupiter, Fla., introduces Brodmann Acoustics speaker line to affluent clients in posh, classy luncheon event.
Blame Colin Kaepernick for Your Drop in Home Theater Installations
Massive 43-page study by TiVo reveals viewing habits of consumers related to streaming, pricing, mobile and more. Drop in NFL ratings definitely due to political backlash from ‘player/team politics.’
New Rep Firm, Distributor Launch in New England
Novus Distribution and NewLine Reps open in suburban Boston to serve residential and commercial integrators. Grand opening set for March 28.
