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
Latest In: DIY
3 Big Trends in Security & Home Automation
The security and home-automation industries grapple with new technologies and business models today and in the near future…
News October 16Ring Protect Shatters Price Barriers for Security Monitoring, Video Storage
Ring Protect DIY security and home automation system debuts with ZigBee, Z-Wave, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, cellular and no-contract professional…
News October 2Best of DIY and Pro: UL-Listed Security Hub with SmartThings Inside, Monitored by ADT, Built on 2GIG
Best Buy to sell new 2GIG-based security panel with Samsung SmartThings home-automation hub inside, including ZigBee, Z-Wave, Wi-Fi,…
News October 2DirecTV Divests LifeShield DIY Security Group, Sells to Private Equity Firm
After being acquired by AT&T, DirecTV divests LifeShield, the DIY security company it purchased in 2013. Hawk Capital…
News July 28Interview: eero Pro on Making DIY Networking Work for Dealers
There can be pros to DIY networking products. With eero, dealers can monitor the network, allow parents additional…
News March 22Integrators at Azione: Embrace DIY Home Automation or Just Say No?
Dealers discuss DIY smart-home movement at Azione conference, debate whether to embrace the new IoT marketplace or cling…
News March 21Leviton Launches Mass-Market Home-Automation Platform, Starting with Wi-Fi Lighting
Leviton launches ‘Decora Smart’ Wi-Fi lighting products, plus app and SHaaS (smart home as a service) platform to…
News March 173 Business Models That Will Keep CE Pro Firms Afloat in 2017
Rapid changes in the custom installation industry are a product of DIY, decreasing equipment margins, consumer-branded manufacturers and…
News January 18Spotlight on Lighting and Shading
Lighting & Shading Spotlight Sponsors
Latest Products
