Amazon’s new Alexa lineup, including Gen 3 Echo Dot, speakerless Input, first subwoofer, and Link amp, could affect the smart-home installation channel and Sonos position in unexpected ways.
Julie Jacobson · September 28, 2018
New smart microwave from GE Appliances offered at $125 with free Amazon Echo Dot – just scan the box for automatic cooking, or ‘add 30 seconds’ with voice controls. And the GE guy in charge? Last name: Stover.
Julie Jacobson · July 17, 2018
At ISE 2018, the HDMI-CEC geniuses at Pulse-Eight showed new Amazon Alexa audio matrix, NFC-enabled TV remote control, and first shipping 18 Gbps HDBaseT extender that supports 4K/60, HDR10, HDCP 2.2 and DSC compression scheme.
Julie Jacobson · February 13, 2018
Works with Bose program partners with top brands like Amazon, Google, Control4, Crestron and more to provide integrators a way to offer streaming services, voice control and more from homeowners’ Bose systems.
Robert Archer · January 24, 2018
As smart-home products go mainstream, and IoT becomes ever more hyped and confusing, we should see more demand for professional installations.
Julie Jacobson · December 29, 2017
In studying pre-CES IoT activity, we discerned a few new trends in smart-home technology (‘the fog’) and market forces (wellness) driving home-automation. But some things never change (standards).
Julie Jacobson · December 19, 2017
Origin Acoustics’ crowd-pleasing, CEDIA-winning Valet Amp, powered by Amazon Echo Dot, can only be purchased by direct dealers through Origin … or now any qualified dealer through Portal.io.
Julie Jacobson · December 14, 2017
Here’s the reality of DIY security and home automation, with some research and musings by Rodney Bosch of CE Pro’s sister publication Security Sales & Integration.
Rodney Bosch · November 07, 2017
DTS claims its Phorus PS10 is first Alexa-enabled smart speaker to support high-resolution audio (24-bit/192kHz); works with other wireless Play-Fi devices for whole-house music.
Jordan O'Brien · October 27, 2017
Home automation, networking and security have never been more confusing, thanks to an onslaught of DIY products like Ring Protect, Nest Secure, Amazon Echo Plus and Google Home. That’s great news for smart-home pros.
Julie Jacobson · October 20, 2017
