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Google Home Now Compatible with Belkin Wemo, Honeywell

Google Home is taking back its portion of the voice-controlled home automation pie, one manufacturer at a time. This week it's the Belkin Wemo range and Honeywell Lyric thermostat.

News January 30

Next Level Acoustics Announces UM-1 Mount for Soundbars

Next Level Acoustics' UM-1 bracket can be used with its Elite Series Sonos Playbar Enclosures. It's made with 10- and 14-gauge steel to support 20 pounds above a flat-panel TV…

News January 30

King of Home Automation: Crestron Revenues Revealed

Crestron Electronics, a giant in building automation and smart-home technology, has tripled its revenues since 2012; CTO Fred Bargetzi discusses Mark Zuckerberg's Jarvis AI home automation system.

News January 30

Houston Named ‘Most Infected’ City for Cybersecurity

List of top 10 'most-infected' cities in U.S. in terms of devices that carry malware is opportunity for integrators breaking into cybersecurity options for their clients. Chicago, Phoenix, Denver and…

News January 30

Integrator Uncovers Reliability Issues Installing Amazon Echo

Todd Anthony Puma of The Source Home Theater Installation & Design recounts his professional experiences installing Amazon Echo, or Alexa, in clients' homes.

News January 27

Law Prohibits Asking Potential Employees About Previous Wage Earnings

Following Massachusetts, Philadelphia makes it illegal for employers to ask prospective employees about their salary history. Violators will be fined $2,000 plus damages.

News January 27

Report: Video Doorbell Sales On the Rise, Price Main Barrier to Entry

IHS Markit research forecasts the global video doorbell market will experience a 28 percent compound annual growth rate over the next five years. The typical buyer profile is young and…

News January 27

Florida Integrator Builds Successful ‘Disruptive’ Business Model Around Nest

iHummingbird in Delray Beach, Fla., entices customers to its integration service using website built around Nest and other top brands. Average installation price is $35,000.

News January 27

FCC Threatens to Invoke Mandatory Cybersecurity Testing

FCC issues a white paper warning the commercial IoT industry that it had better address cybersecurity risks with testing, authentication safeguards and best practices or manufacturers will face extreme government…

News January 26
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