Lutron Unveils Palladiom Wire-Free, Exposed Roller Shading System
New motorized Lutron Palladiom Wire-Free can accommodate 12×12-foot windows and uses 6 D cell batteries with 3- to 5-year battery life.
Jason Knott · October 14, 2021
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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.
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Jason's Latest Posts
Savant Aims to Cover Entry-level to High-End of Lighting Controls, Fixtures, Shades
Angela Larson, senior VP of customer operations, reviews Savant’s broad offerings from Cync to Ascend to new Inception shade line.
Jason Knott · October 13, 2021
Using a Killer Demo Technique to Sell Sony’s New Flagship Projector
Definitive Audio in Seattle showcases the new $90,000 Sony GTZ380 projector with scripted demo to highlight brightness, HDR features.
Jason Knott · October 13, 2021
5 Questions for Somfy’s Brittany Mier y Terán, Partnerships & CI Channel Manager
Somfy motorization is helping integrators expand business in the areas of wellness, security/privacy and outdoor living applications.
Jason Knott · October 12, 2021
Best Buy Acquires In-Home Healthcare PERS Provider Current Health
Best Buy acquires Current Health, an in-home wellness technology health platform based on a wearable armband device.
Jason Knott · October 12, 2021
CE Pro Lighting & Shade Deep Dive: Motorized Shade Business Keeps on Rolling
The median price for a motorized shade installation (equipment + labor) is $13,152 with an average of 7 shades per project.
Jason Knott · October 08, 2021
CE Pro Lighting & Shade Deep Dive: Lighting Controls Category Remains Pillar of Strength
Median price for a residential lighting controls installation (equipment, programming and labor) is $13,148 with an average of 15 interfaces deployed.
Jason Knott · October 06, 2021
Can You Eliminate Your Lead Technician Positions?
Integrator migrates away from lead technicians to project managers with positive results. Is that a formula you can repeat?
Jason Knott · October 06, 2021
Best Buy Takes $199 Totaltech Membership Nationwide, Adds Exclusive Access to Holiday Products
Best Buy Totaltech members will receive 10% off custom installation, free Geek Squad tech support, and access to ‘hard-to-get’ holiday gear.
Jason Knott · October 05, 2021
Schneider Electric Offers ‘Grid to Plug’ Smart Energy Ecosystem
Schneider Electric delivers a full energy ecosystem via its Square D smart plugs and switches, Energy Center breaker box and Wiser control.
Jason Knott · October 05, 2021
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