Syfy channel synchronizes Philips Hue lighting effects with on-screen action via clever Syfy Sync technology. IoT could push immersive entertainment into so many more dimensions.
Julie Jacobson · January 29, 2016
Email from a do-it-yourselfer illustrates everything wrong with home automation today: ‘Will Lutron Caseta work with Z-Wave, ADT, Honeywell, Vera? Do I need a bridge?’
Julie Jacobson · January 29, 2016
Control4 announces EA Series of smart-home controllers with more powerful processors, high-resolution audio (HRA), built-in Ethernet switches, more I/Os; goes another year without an IoT solution for DIYs.
Julie Jacobson · January 27, 2016
Argus Insights study shows that consumers are frustrated with the user experience of many entry-level home automation apps. ADT, Philips, Comcast and AT&T systems in particular are dissed, while Vivint and Honeywell gain better marks.
Jason Knott · January 27, 2016
Ben Rosenthal got the Bar Mitzvah gift of his dreams: a romp through CES 2016 with his father Avi Rosenthal, 2016 CTA TechHome Leadership Award recipient.
CE Pro Editors · January 26, 2016
Mobile IoT, network security and IoT device discovery, energy harvesting and professional security monitoring emerged as key emerging trends in the smart home at CES 2016.
Julie Jacobson · January 26, 2016
The Intercom Door Station from Leviton utilizes standardized SIP communication technologies as a foundation to deliver an added level of security and communication to Leviton’s Omni Security and Automation systems.
Robert Archer · January 26, 2016
Smart home glitches happen, but it’s particularly uncomfortable when a thermostat fails in the middle of winter. Manufacturers specializing in HVAC control and home automation respond to Nest’s recent challenge.
Julie Jacobson · January 26, 2016
Customized smart home control system by ELAN allows homeowner to control lighting, climate, door locks and home theater AV with her voice alone.
Chelsea Cafiero · January 22, 2016
The new MX-990 remote from Universal Remote Control (URC) utilizes narrow-band RF and is compatible with the company’s MX-980 programming files.
Robert Archer · January 22, 2016
