Nest finally bricks ill-fated Revolv home automation hub. World damns Tony Fadell, IoT, Google, Alphabet, the cloud, greed and the inability to control landscape lighting, but there are bigger lessons to be learned.
Julie Jacobson · April 15, 2016
In a blockbuster deal for the lighting industry, Legrand, North America, moves to acquire Pinnacle, a manufacturer of lighting fixtures and architectural systems for commercial, educational and healthcare applications.
CE Pro Editors · April 15, 2016
Commitment to the homebuilder market paves the way for home systems integrators to broaden their customer base and profitability.
Lisa Montgomery · April 11, 2016
Super-thin Z-Wave strip from Sensative, clever front-door camera solution from Toucan, Nortek’s cheap way to make dumb smoke detectors smart … and other little security and smart-home novelties from ISC 2016.
Julie Jacobson · April 07, 2016
Lutron creates a $99 Caséta Wireless kit that enables voice control of lights (not shades) using Amazon Echo, Echo Dot, Amazon Tap, or Amazon Fire TV.
Jason Knott · April 07, 2016
Ianniciello Electric, Audio & Video in Woburn, Mass., is able to use the scalable ELK Products M1 Security and Automation platform with two-way communication from ELK Products for residential and commercial projects.
Jason Knott · April 07, 2016
California integrator Movietime outfits this former DJ’s home with commercial grade lighting, sound and automation as well as a luxury home theater and outdoor space.
Alice Gustafson · April 06, 2016
Features of the IQ Panel 2 include glass break detection, Bluetooth disarm, photo sharing via smartphone and more.
CE Pro Editors · March 31, 2016
With 8.0 release, home automation leader Savant integrates with Sonos, improves UI, builds in Autonomic streaming media software, launches Pro Remote for dealers. See them at ISC West 2016.
Julie Jacobson · March 30, 2016
Houzz study reveals nearly two thirds of U.S. homeowners (57%) who are planning outdoor renovations in 2016 are looking to upgrade their exterior lighting. Also, 11% plan to add outdoor security features, 10% outdoor A/V, and 8% smart irrigation.
Jason Knott · March 25, 2016
