Answering 4 Big Questions about Voice Control
How do CE pros make money with voice control like Amazon Echo, Google Assistant and others, which one…
News November 9
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DIY Security, Home Automation: What’s a Pro to Do?
Here's the reality of DIY security and home automation, with some research and musings by Rodney Bosch of…
News November 7Great 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 20Amazon’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 17Amazon’s New Custom Smart-Home Service: Who Cares if They’re ‘Sincere’?
Countering the Amazon-bashing, Julie Jacobson says new CEDIA program may or may not work, but don't dismiss it…
News October 16CEDIA Dealers Shouldn’t Trust Amazon as Smart-Home Partner, Says Industry Veteran
Smart-home pros would be 'foolhardy' to trust Amazon's intentions in launching 'Custom Home Services' for CEDIA-certified installers.
News October 13Amazon Details ‘Custom Home Service’ Featuring CEDIA Smart Home Pros
Amazon brings vast consumer awareness to smart home automation, along with a lead referral program and open API.
News October 12Sonos One with Alexa and Google Assistant, Plus ‘More Open’ API
New Sonos One speaker becomes home-automation hub with six-mic array and Alexa voice control; Google Assistant comes in…
News October 4Key Home Automation Takeaways from Amazon Echo Plus & New Alexa Services
Amazon's new home-automation play includes ZigBee-enabled Echo Plus (not Z-Wave?) and Alexa services such as Routines, enabling macros…
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