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…
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Not Waiting on Partners, DTS Builds Own Alexa-Enabled Play-Fi Smart Speaker
DTS claims its Phorus PS10 is first Alexa-enabled smart speaker to support high-resolution audio (24-bit/192kHz); works with other…
News October 27Great 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 20Sonos One Review: Sonos Sound Gets Even Better with Alexa Built-In
Sonos One is Play:1 with voice, Amazon Alexa with better sound, and Apple HomePod with a more pervasive…
News October 18Amazon’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 173 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 16Amazon’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 13Sonos 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…
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