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10 Indications 2018 Will be a Big Year for Smart Home Installations

As smart-home products go mainstream, and IoT becomes ever more hyped and confusing, we should see more demand…

News December 29
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Bob Archer’s 2017 Products of the Year: Audio, Video, Home Automation

CE Pro senior editor Bob Archer picks his 12 favorite products of 2017 from companies including Stewart Filmscreen,…

News November 29
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Smart Home Communities – Smart Bet or All Hype?

Smart home community trend is taking off. What can manufacturers, installers and dealers do to catch the tailwind?

News November 13
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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 7
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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
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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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Amazon’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 16
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CEDIA 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 13
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