Consumers are increasingly adopting and integrating IoT devices into their homes, with statistics from Cisco forecasting the number of IoT devices to reach 50 billion by 2020.
Lisa Montgomery
Lisa Montgomery has over 25 years analyzing and reporting on the home technology marketplace. As a freelance writer, her work has been published as case studies, blogs, feature stories, and thought leadership pieces published in leading industry magazines, manufacturer websites, press releases, and more. By following the trends that shape consumer adoption and use of technology, she provides insightful messaging to help consumers make smarter buying decisions and professionals grow their businesses.
Lisa Montgomery's Latest Posts
Global Caché: Adapting and Innovating for Industry Success
Embracing an open systems approach helps integrators remain successful in a dynamic smart home industry.
Integrator Turns No-Longer-Used Kids’ Playroom Into Home Theater for Christmas
This family surprised its three sons with a video gaming and sports fan paradise, turning an empty playroom into a beautifully crafted home theater.
Kwikset Recognizes the Value of Aesthetics to Sales of Smart Locks
Performance and good looks go hand-in-hand when selling smart door locks to your customers.
Kwikset Unlocks Easy Sales for Dallas Integrator
eStream Digital notes easy integration and aesthetic appeal as selling attributes of Kwikset smart locks.
Chicago Integrator Runs 3.5 Miles of Wiring for Massive Lighting Control Project
Lutron HomeWorks QS system keeps lights and window shades in sync with the rise and fall of the sun.
25 Essential Tools You Need to Install Central Vac
Central vacuum has found a niche with systems integrators. Here are 25 tools you need to cover complete CVAC installation, from beginning to end.
Home Control ‘Softens’ Johannesburg Concrete House
Control4 home control and Lutron lighting take this industrial designed concrete home through time in a way that perfectly compliments its unique design.
How to Make Central Vacuum Sexy and Increase Those CVAC Sales
It may not be as sexy to sell as smart home, A/V or even security, but offering central vacuum systems could provide custom integrators a chance to really clean up with this attractive option for end users.
Global Caché: The ‘Glue’ of the Home Systems Industry
Small, nondescript products working behind the scenes generate bigger profit, seamless IoT solutions for home systems integrators.
10 Reasons to Install Aprilaire Thermostats
DIY thermostats are all the rage, but those intended for pro installation offer you and your customers several advantages.
Selling Voice Control? Integrators Express 10 Concerns at HTSA Conference
Panelists and HSTA members discuss the implications of voice control to the home systems industry.
