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Jason Knott
Jason Knott is Chief Content Officer for Emerald's Connected Brands. Jason has covered low-voltage electronics as an editor since 1990, serving as editor and publisher of Security Sales & Integration. He joined CE Pro in 2000 and serves as Editor-in-Chief of that brand. He served as chairman of the Security Industry Association’s Education Committee from 2000-2004 and sat on the board of that association from 1998-2002. He is also a former board member of the Alarm Industry Research and Educational Foundation. He has been a member of the CEDIA Business Working Group since 2010. Jason graduated from the University of Southern California.
Jason Knott's Recent Articles
FCC Threatens to Invoke Mandatory Cybersecurity Testing
FCC issues a white paper warning the commercial IoT industry that it had better address cybersecurity risks with testing, authentication safeguards and best practices or manufacturers will face extreme government interaction… and soon!
CEDIA Sells Ownership of CEDIA Trade Show
CEDIA has sold ownership of its CEDIA trade show to Emerald Expositions, the largest trade show operator in the U.S. Association will retain control and ownership of educational programming.
Brink’s Launches $249 Smart Lock to Complement Hands-Free Door Knobs
Hampton Products debuts the $249 Brink’s ARRAY smart deadbolt lock which will be sold direct, via retail and through professional installation. Lock is Wi-Fi-based with advanced features to extend battery life.
3 Business Models That Will Keep CE Pro Firms Afloat in 2017
Rapid changes in the custom installation industry are a product of DIY, decreasing equipment margins, consumer-branded manufacturers and Millennial preference.
Listen Up! Josh.ai Is Not Just Voice Control; Changes Its Pricing Structure
Josh.ai alters pricing structure for its whole-house control system to permit 25% down with 5-year monthly software license fee. Plug-and-play system is not just add-on voice control.
Hands On: Triad SlimSub Earns Family’s Design, Sound Approval
Perfect paint-matching allows Triad InWall Bronze/4 Slim Sub saves editor’s home theater bass in over-the-garage bonus room, and gets the spouse’s approval in terms of interior design.
4 Immediate Steps to Take If Your Client Suffers a Burglary, Fire … or Worse
If one of your clients’ homes has an incident and you receive a ‘claim letter’ inquiry, you need to immediately contact your insurance company, preserve all records related to that account, limit what you provide to the client’s insurer or lawyer, and don’t try to explain what happened.
B&O Play Unveils $599 Beoplay M5 Wireless Multiroom Audio System
Via its B&O Play subsidiary, Danish manufacturer Bang & Olufsen is the latest manufacturer to take on the wireless multiroom audio market with its highly designed $599 Beoplay M5. Also, Lenbrook Americas named U.S. distributor.