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In Depth: Why Legrand is Acquiring Milestone AV for Nearly $1 Billion
Legrand and Milestone to blend major home-tech brands Chief, Sanus, Da-Lite, OnQ, NuVo, Qmotion, Middle Atlantic and Vantage, but big play is in commercial AV, with synergies between Mid Atlantic, Chief, Sanus, Da-Lite and Vaddio.
Jun 30, 2017
Patents: Amazon’s Clever Voice-Controlled Light Switch is not Just ‘Alexa Inside’
Amazon’s patent application for voice-controlled light switch describes multiple mics on the faceplate and switch itself, so it can respond based on the position of the speaker (user) and whether the light is on or off.
Jun 29, 2017
Lutron Excellence Awards Open for Entries
Lutron Electronics is calling for entries for its 15th annual Excellence Awards competition. Winners will be named in 11 categories and presented at CEDIA 2017 at gala reception.
Jun 28, 2017
Multifamily Software Company Entrata Branches into Smart Home
MDU software firm Entrata debuts SmartProperty apartment automation connecting t-stats, lights and locks that adds boosts rent up to $65 per month/per unit.
Jun 27, 2017
On Eve of Apex Launch, RTI ‘Stepping up to Support Dealers’
RTI honestly, truly is launching new Apex programming platform this year, while enhancing tech support, adding home automation drivers, focusing on fundamentals.
Jun 27, 2017
Rating the Prospects: After Acquisition of SnapAV, What Major Home-Tech Co. Will H&F Buy Next?
Opinion: After acquiring SnapAV, private equity giant Hellman & Friedman likely will follow up with 'transformational transaction' that disrupts home-technology landscape: Control4? Savant? Core Brands? Interlogix? PlumChoice?