Consumer Technology Association (CTA) and Security Industry Association (SIA) say U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods will hurt the smart-home industry, especially the thermostat and security markets.
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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Why You Should Include a Subwoofer in Every Room
Subwoofers are the most overlooked element in multiroom audio applications, says Mike Jordan of SnapAV.
Sonos IPO Sets Share Price at $17 to $19
Sonos will offer 13.9 million shares at $17 to $19 per share to raise $263M when it goes public.
Installing Centralized Multiroom Audio Systems vs. Decentralized ‘Toasters’
Russound’s Charlie Porritt argues integrators should focus on hardwired whole-house audio solutions… not wireless single-room ‘toaster’ options.
Home Remodeling Spending to Grow 7 Percent into 2019
Home remodeling spending expected to reach $346 billion in Q2 2019, up 20 percent from two years ago.
Smart Speakers, Outdoor Zones Are Future of Multiroom Audio
Nortek Security & Control’s Alex Zaliauskas outlines growing distributed audio opportunities for integrators due to smart speakers and new form factors for outdoor speakers.
Nest Folds into Google’s Home Division; CEO Steps Down
Google realigns Nest into its home and living room products division to leverage AI and machine learning. CEO Farwan Marwaz steps down.
3 Ways DSP Tools Streamline Multizone Audio Installations
AudioControl’s Alex Camara explains how digital signal processing (DSP) can manage zones, adjust speaker levels and network across components to improve their multiroom audio installation process.
Why Hi-Res Audio is ‘Holy Grail’ of Multiroom Audio Solutions
Joe de Jesus of Lenbrook explains the best way for integrators to talk about HRA versus MP3 files in multizone audio sales conversations.
DIY vs. Pro Installation: How to Discuss Multiroom Audio Options with Clients
Legrand’s Fritz Werder isolates the 3 key differentiators between professionally installed vs. standalone DIY wireless multiroom audio solutions that integrators should tout with clients.
GreatAmerica Unveils A/V Financing Program for Integrators
Targeting primarily commercial A/V projects, GreatAmerica develops bundled package to enable integrators to finance both equipment and service fees for their clients.
Velux Smart Skylights Monitor Air Quality, Humidity, Temperature
Velux Active smart roof windows using Netatmo IoT technology auto adjust based on temperature, sunlight, CO2 and humidity.
