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Great News for Pros: Home Automation is More Confusing than Ever

Home automation, networking and security have never been more confusing, thanks to an onslaught of DIY products like…

News October 20

Need New Technicians? Look at Robotics Industry

CTA Hall of Famer and inventor Dean Kamen’s FIRST robotics program inspires two long-time industry professionals to engage…

News October 19
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Assurant to Acquire The Warranty Group for $2.5B

Assurant Inc. and The Warranty Group -- two giants in warranty administration business for consumer electronics -- announce…

News October 19
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ASSA ABLOY Bids to Acquire August Home

Recognizing the growth of the smart lock and doorbell market, ASSA ABLOY has signed an agreement to buy…

News October 19
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Sonos One Review: Sonos Sound Gets Even Better with Alexa Built-In

Sonos One is Play:1 with voice, Amazon Alexa with better sound, and Apple HomePod with a more pervasive…

News October 18
Headphones

Sennheiser HD 660 S Headphones Offers New Audiophile Versatility

The successor of the legendary Sennheiser HD 650 headphones boasts improved performance from its new transducer design.

News October 18
AV over IP

AV Over IP Boom: Market Sales Up 130%

Futuresource study finds a 130% year-over-year increase in sales and projects even higher sales in 2018.

News October 18
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Azione Dealers on Recruiting, Hiring and Retaining Home-Tech Employees

Leading home-technology integrators at Azione conference discuss successes and shortcomings in human resources, including hiring and developing employees.

News October 18
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Amazon’s Decision on ZigBee vs. Z-Wave Makes No Sense

Julie Jacobson and Avi Rosenthal wonder why Amazon chose ZigBee for Echo Plus home-automation hub, when Z-Wave is…

News October 17
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