ZigBee PRO 2017 mesh IoT network spec operates in 800-900MHz and 2.4GHz frequency bands simultaneously, enabling signals to penetrate concrete walls more easily.

Lennar's Wi-Fi Certified Home Designs will include Ruckus Wi-Fi, Amazon Echo, Samsung SmartThings and other smart home brands like Ring, Honeywell, Lutron and Sonos.

Through Vivint Smart Properties, rental property developers and managers can take advantage of Vivint's professionally-installed smart home products like smart locks, lights, doorbell cameras, indoor cameras and thermostats.

Harman collaborates with Conexant System to add voice technology solutions to its consumer electronics and automotive products.

Richmond Capital acquires SmartLabs, owner of Insteon mesh-networking home-automation technology, and Smarthome, leading home-technology retailer; plans serious investment in IoT hardware and software.

Crestron patent application describes a smart bulb with an integrated on/off mechanism, so users can turn the lamp "off" locally but still control via app or home automation. Is it practical?